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Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Staff Counsel - Intellectual Property

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc., Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Core Responsibilities

Support the management and development of Vanda's patent portfolio

Support Vanda's patent litigation efforts

Provide general legal support to Vanda, including:

Conduct legal research and analysis

Assist with researching, drafting, and managing corporate policies

Ensure company compliance with legal policies, state and federal laws, and regulations

Draft and review contracts

Gather, organize, and store information relevant to ongoing projects

Work with industry‑leading outside counsel

Identify potential legal risks to the company

Maintain the company's legal files including a library of pre‑approved form documents, templates, and historical documents; add or revise material as needed

Provide support for litigation and regulatory‑related matters

Learn something new every day; become conversant in dozens of highly technical topics; develop proficiencies

Perform other related duties as requested or as responsibilities dictate

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation; however, reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would impose undue hardship.

The total compensation package for this position will also include incentive compensation and benefits such as health insurance, unlimited paid time off, parental leave, a 401k matching program, and other benefits to its employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you reside in a state or locality with enacted pay transparency laws, you are entitled to request and receive additional details regarding compensation and benefits. For assistance, please contact us at 202-524-8238 between 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM ET, Monday through Friday.

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