[Hiring] Legal Counsel @Natus

Role Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Legal Counsel to join our lean legal team as the primary point of contact for contracts management and global entity management. This role is ideally full-time, though part-time arrangements (minimum 30 hours/week) may be considered for seasoned professionals who can deliver on the full scope of responsibilities.

• Build and maintain our contract repository in SharePoint or a CLM platform.
• Organize and track all commercial agreements across the business.
• Manage corporate records, annual filings, and entity compliance across multiple jurisdictions (Europe, China, Australia).
• Support M&A integration and internal reorganizations.
• Create order, keep global entities in good standing, and build scalable legal processes.

Qualifications

• JD or LLM graduate (or equivalent law degree).
• Previous experience in a corporate legal department with a focus on corporate secretarial work or legal operations.
• Demonstrated contract drafting and negotiation skills, including redlining, risk analysis, and familiarity with commercial terms (indemnification, limitation of liability, warranties) preferred.
• Familiarity with jurisdictional requirements in Europe, China, India and/or Australia (including apostille processes).
• Common law background (UK, Ireland, India) preferred.
• Strong proficiency in SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and legal tech tools.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Build and maintain the company's contract repository, organizing all commercial agreements including distributor agreements, supply and procurement contracts, service agreements, and software/licensing arrangements.
• Track contract status, key dates, renewals, and expirations.
• Maintain accurate records of NDAs, standard Terms & Conditions, and executed agreements.
• Support contract intake and ensure all fully executed contracts are properly filed and accessible.
• Handle revisions to NDAs and standard Terms & Conditions.
• Redline and negotiate contract modifications, manage escalation of non-standard terms, and track contract status through execution.
• Maintain and update corporate records for existing and newly acquired legal entities (Articles, Bylaws, Board Resolutions).
• Track annual filing requirements and deadlines across multiple international jurisdictions (Europe, China, Australia).
• Coordinate with outside counsel for Director/Officer changes, including managing notarization and international apostille requirements.
• Support M&A and internal reorganization activities, including conducting corporate due diligence.
• Develop and organize a comprehensive Legal SharePoint site to centralize D&O info, policies, and resources.
• Partner with internal IT on the in-house Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tool.
• Standardize legal templates (NDAs, Distributor Agreements) to ensure global consistency.
• Coordinate with outside counsels and track legal spend/invoicing within AP systems.
• Assist with special projects as assigned, including coordinating insurance certificate requests and supporting wage garnishment order processing.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options (30 hours/week) available for highly experienced candidates.
• Join a two-person legal team where you'll partner directly with the General Counsel.
• Competitive salary and pension scheme.
• Convenient location with private parking lot.
• Close proximity to a bus stop or within biking distance to the train station.
• Catered lunch in the company canteen and breakfast on Thursdays.
• Friendly and talented colleagues, and continuous learning opportunities.

Company Description

Natus has been committed to serving the varying needs of clinicians for more than 80 years, delivering the highest-quality solutions to raise the standard of care for patients everywhere.