Assistant General Counsel

**Company:** VB Spine

Looking for a career where your work truly matters?

At VB Spine, you’ll be part of a mission-focused team that supports surgeons during life-changing spinal procedures. We’re looking for driven individuals ready to learn quickly, adapt under pressure, and grow in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

As an **Assistant General Counsel in Europe,** you will be part of our expanding in‑house legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level transactional attorney, particularly someone coming from a large law firm, to transition into a broad-based in-house role at a dynamic company.

The ideal candidate will be a smart, adaptable, and hardworking legal generalist who enjoys being a utility player across a wide variety of legal matters. **Medical device background with spine specialization is required.** Strong foundation in corporate or transactional law is essential, along with excellent judgment, organization, and communication skills.

**What You’ll Do:**

• Assist with a variety of corporate, commercial, and transactional legal matters, including:
• * Contract drafting, review, and negotiation (tender agreements, GPOI agreements, distribution agreements, NDAs, vendor/supplier agreements, SaaS, services agreements, etc.)
• Corporate governance and entity management across countries in Europe
• Internal process improvement and policy development
• Support on M&A, financing, or strategic transactions, as needed
• Employment and works council matters
• Provide day-to-day legal support across general corporate matters, governance, employment, compliance, and contract management.
• Work cross-functionally with teams including Finance, HR, Operations, and IT to provide practical legal guidance and help move business initiatives forward.
• Manage and prioritize a diverse workload in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Collaborate with outside counsel as needed and help manage workflows and documentation.
• Help improve legal workflows, templates, and internal processes as the legal function continues to scale.
• Maintain organized records and support contract lifecycle processes and legal operations.

**What You Bring:**

• University degree in law, preferably Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

• 12+ years of experience, ideally with at least 2 years at a nationally recognized law firm with a focus on corporate, transactional, or commercial law.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills with keen attention to detail.
• A team player with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a willingness to roll up sleeves and take on both high-level and tactical tasks.
• Ability to balance legal risks with business needs and communicate effectively with non-lawyers.
• Eagerness to learn and grow into a broad legal role.
• Interest in building scalable legal processes in a collaborative environment.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.

**Why VB Spine?**

We believe in growing talent from within. At VB Spine, you’ll get the training, mentorship, and support you need to build a strong foundation in the medical sales field. You’ll work alongside a high-performing team, gain valuable operating room experience, and take your first step toward a rewarding and meaningful career.

**Compensation:**

Pay for this role is competitive and based on experience, with additional factors like territory requirements, qualifications, and performance taken into account. Final compensation is determined on a **case-by-case basis and considers a variety of factors including experience level, skillset, and market conditions. **