Company: Focusing on animal health, Virbac provides innovative solutions to veterinarians, farmers, and animal owners in more than 100 countries around the world. Covering more than 50 species, the wide range of products and services enables the Company to diagnose, prevent, and treat the majority of pathologies. Every day, Virbac is committed to improving animals’ quality of life and to shaping together the future of animal health.
Position Overview: Reporting to the VP & General Counsel of North America, the Senior Legal Counsel will provide general legal advice and services to help guide Virbac North America’s day-to-day business decisions and help ensure effective management of legal and contractual risks. The Senior Legal Counsel will be the second attorney for North America business.
Experience: Five plus years of legal experience with relevant, broad-based experience practicing in a law firm and/or in-house legal position. Experience with a regulated industry (especially pharmaceutical), IP, and/or international legal matters is a plus.
Location/Relocation: Westlake, TX. Preferred location is Dallas-Fort Worth Metro area but open to relocating the right candidate. Office attendance is expected three days a week.
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