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

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Vanda Pharmaceuticals Provide general support to the company‘s legal department 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to the company Maintain the company's legal files including a library of pre-approved form documents, templates, and historical documents; add or revise material as needed Provide support for litigation and regulatory-related matters Learn something new every day, become conversant in dozens of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

Responsibilities

Provide general support to the company‘s legal department 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to the company Maintain the company's legal files including a library of pre-approved form documents, templates, and historical documents; add or revise material as needed Provide support for litigation and regulatory-related matters Learn something new every day, become conversant in dozens of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

Qualifications

Minimum of a J.D. Law Degree; minimum 5 - 10 years of legal experience preferred Licensed (or about to become licensed in 2025) to practice law in the United States Strong interpersonal skills, work ethic, and ability to work independently Ability to identify underlying issues in complex situations Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to juggle multiple priorities, organize time, meet deadlines, and deal with highly confidential information Ability to make decisions and justify legal recommendations Customer service oriented and a positive attitude Willingness to 'roll up your sleeves' and learn every day Strong proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite

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. Seniority level

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