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PfizerLead Counsel, R&D
Lead Counsel managing R&D legal support for Pfizer's clinical development activities in China. Oversee legal team, partner with leadership, and ensure compliance with regulations.
About the role
- Investigates and analyzes grievances alleging ethical misconduct by lawyers in accordance with the ELC and ODC procedure
- Determines means to protect the public and respondent lawyers, may require written responses, records, interviews, depositions, and seek suspension for non-cooperation
- Directs investigators, paralegals, administrative assistants, and auditors assigned to investigations, ensuring conduct aligns with RPC and ELC confidentiality obligations
- Applies law to facts, assesses resolution (dismiss, defer, divert, or seek public discipline), and drafts letters and memoranda detailing investigation results
- Conducts trial-like hearings of public disciplinary cases; drafts pleadings, motions, discovery requests, briefs, and responses
- Decides evidence to present, conducts legal research, prepares witnesses, and handles evidentiary objections, stipulations, examination and cross-examination of witnesses
- Represents ODC in settlement conferences; briefs and argues discipline and disability cases in appeals to the Disciplinary Board and Supreme Court
- Prepares interim suspension petitions to the Washington Supreme Court and evaluates case strengths for sanction recommendations
- Negotiates and drafts proposed stipulations to discipline, disability inactive status, and resignations in lieu of discipline
- Performs other duties: consulting with members, presenting CLEs, coordinating with adjunct counsel, and providing staff support or liaison to groups, committees, and task forces
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor or Law Clerk Program Completion
- Minimum 2 years practicing law, including litigation experience
- Active Washington license to practice law
- Experience Preferred: 7 or more years practicing law with experience in both criminal and civil areas and/or appeals
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Advanced attention to detail
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of information
- Ability to adapt to changing technological requirements
- Proficiency in legal research
- Advanced knowledge of legal procedures (will train on specific lawyer discipline procedures)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft 365, OneDrive, SharePoint, within Windows
- Strong technical aptitude to quickly learn systems (Westlaw, Docrio/Litify, case management software, videoconferencing technology), copiers, scanners, fax machines, courtroom display technology
- Must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis; position not eligible for Sponsorship
- WSBA Staff must reside within the State of Washington at the time of hire, and during active employment
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English
- Must be able to regularly work five days per week in an office type environment (remote or in office)
- Must be able to lift/push/pull items weighing up to 25 pounds
Benefits
- State of Washington Retirement system (DRS/PERS), including an optional Deferred Compensation Plan
- Medical benefits (including Rx) through the WA Healthcare Authority, with WSBA paying a majority of the premium cost
- 100% paid premiums for employee Dental and Vision
- Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance Plans
- Generous Paid Time Off Benefits (sick, vacation, holiday, float, emergency leave)
- Transportation incentives, *based on a primary work selection requirements
- Allowance to set up a home office, *based on a Remote work selection option
- Free Employee Assistance Program, and National Employee Discount Program
- Supportive, collaborative company culture focusing on Work and Life Balance (4 Pillars)
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