Overview
This role involves serving as an Associate Division Counsel supporting the Surgical Technologies business units within a global Instruments division. The position acts as a trusted legal advisor and corporate generalist, partnering closely with senior business leaders, cross-functional stakeholders, and external counsel to manage a broad range of legal, regulatory, and compliance matters in a highly regulated medical device and healthcare technology environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice on multiple issues affecting the Surgical Technologies business unit, making decisions with material impact on the business and company.
- Independently draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts including Sales, Services, Software Subscription, Repair, Product Development, Supply, and Non-Disclosure agreements.
- Collaborate with Compliance to advise on issues related to healthcare professional interactions, AdvaMed Code of Ethics, indirect channels, investigations, ethics and code of conduct violations, company policy infractions, US anti-kickback law, FCPA, and other anti-corruption laws.
- Follow and implement internal legal processes.
- Assist in managing dispute resolution, including litigation.
- Provide legal advice in business development contexts.
- Advise the business unit on applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Work closely with various functional areas across businesses and geographies, including regulatory, finance, human resources, operations, supply chain, manufacturing, R&D, sales, and marketing.
- Coordinate with other Legal Centers of Expertise to support the business effectively.
- Communicate and collaborate with colleagues, management, and outside counsel as needed.
- Address additional legal support requests as appropriate.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar.
- Minimum of 10 years of professional legal experience.
- At least 10 years advising on contracts, regulatory compliance, risk management, and commercial transactions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the medical industry.
- Demonstrated experience advising on or ensuring compliance with the AdvaMed Code of Ethics and federal and state anti-kickback laws.
- Prior leadership team experience is strongly preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $149,300 - $329,000 plus eligibility for bonus.
- Compensation is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.
- Health benefits include medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
- Additional support programs include personalized healthcare support, wellbeing programs, and tobacco cessation.
- Financial benefits include Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance.
Location & Additional Information
- The role supports a global business with cross-functional collaboration across various geographies.
- Employees in sales and field roles requiring customer account access may need to obtain vaccinations as an essential job function.
- Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Job posted December 16, 2025, with posting date February 12, 2026, and minimum posting duration of 3 days.