Job Description

Locations: Cincinnati, Ohio

Categories: Legal & Sponsor Contracting

Req ID: 13000

Our Corporate Affairs department is seeking an experienced Attorney for our growing team. Corporate Affairs acts as in-house counsel for Medpace, and its domestic and international subsidiaries. Areas of legal practice include (but are not limited to) corporate compliance, global privacy, governance, commercial transactions, employment matters, litigation and other areas as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provide or arrange for legal services for enterprise-wide or entity-wide scope support and administrative functions.
• Act as a point of contact for matters of global privacy, data protection and compliance.
• Advise on US Securities Law, government contracting and immigration matters.
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, and manage third-party contracting process.
• Identify appropriate outside counsel and oversee/coordinate outsourced legal work.
• Identify potential legal issues in operations, strategic planning, and business development activities.
• Escalate legal risks to members of management along with recommendations for resolution.
• Assist legal team in drafting and updating corporate compliance policies and SOPs.
• Monitor changes in local, state, federal, and foreign laws and regulations, and advise management accordingly.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate with 5-7 years of experience at a law firm or in-house.
• Licensed in OH or eligible to become licensed.
• Knowledge in corporate compliance and governance, contracts, collections and/or general litigation is preferred.
• Experience with corporate governance and securities transactions is preferred.
• Experience with US or Internal labor and employment law is preferred.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Professional demeanor and strong work ethic.
• Position is office-based in Cincinnati, OH.

Medpace Overview

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO). We provide Phase I-IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through its scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, employing more than 6,000 people across 40+ countries.

Why Medpace?

When you join Medpace, you become part of an innovative team that brings cutting-edge therapies to market while building a meaningful and rewarding career focused on scientific excellence and improving patient outcomes around the world through continuous learning and cross-functional collaboration.

Purpose-Driven Work

• Work alongside physicians, scientists, and industry-leading experts committed to advancing the global development of medical therapeutics through clinical research excellence

Collaborative Culture

• Contribute to an interactive team environment that empowers decision making, creative thinking, and continuous learning through open communication and mutual trust.
• Leadership throughout Medpace is both accessible and approachable

Continuous Growth & Development

• Office based environment with on-site mentors
• Defined career paths with clear advancement opportunities
• Industry renowned onboarding and training programs designed to accelerate professional development
• Ongoing training and continuous learning opportunities throughout your career
• An environment that encourages employees to influence change, contribute ideas, and grow quickly

Other Employee Benefits

• Competitive compensation programs that recognize and reward performance
• Comprehensive health, wellness, retirement, and PTO benefits
• Office based culture with occasional WFH that provides flexibility for eligible positions after training
• Company-sponsored social events and intramural sports

Cincinnati Headquarters Experience

• A modern corporate campus designed to support collaboration and productivity
• Multiple on-site dining options in the heart of Madison Square
• Free on-site parking
• Convenient access to on-site 24-7 fitness and wellness facilities

What to Expect Next

A Medpace team member will review your application and if your profile matches our current needs, you will be contacted for an interview. While we review all applications carefully, we are unable to respond to every applicant, and only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.