Associate General Counsel

Overview

An organization in the healthcare and biomedical technology sector is seeking an Associate General Counsel to serve as a trusted legal advisor and business partner. This role involves providing strategic legal guidance across commercial, regulatory, employment, and operational matters to support responsible growth in a highly regulated healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as a hands-on legal partner to business leaders, offering practical advice that balances growth enablement with risk management
• Participate in key business decisions with ownership and accountability
• Translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable business guidance
• Advise on U.S. regulatory matters, including medical device and healthcare regulations
• Collaborate with Regulatory, Quality, and Compliance teams to ensure adherence to FDA and related regulatory frameworks
• Support regulatory strategy, investigations, audits, and internal compliance initiatives
• Provide expert guidance on U.S. employment law, partnering with HR on employee relations, investigations, and policy development
• Assist executive leadership and HR on sensitive matters such as terminations, disputes, and risk mitigation
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements with customers, suppliers, and partners
• Support strategic transactions, partnerships, and go-to-market initiatives
• Contribute to corporate governance, contract management, and risk frameworks
• Manage and mitigate legal risk across the business
• Support litigation strategy and oversee outside counsel as needed

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active U.S. bar membership
• Significant legal experience in law firm and/or in-house roles with strong U.S.-based practice depth
• Experience in healthcare, life sciences, or other regulated industries is strongly preferred
• Exposure to FDA or similar regulatory environments
• Prior experience as a U.S. litigator is a plus

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Business-oriented mindset focused on outcomes rather than just legal analysis
• Ownership mentality with willingness to take accountability and drive results alongside the business
• Collaborative, low-ego, team-first approach
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment
• High integrity and strong sense of accountability
• Strong U.S. legal expertise with ability to anchor decision-making in U.S. legal frameworks
• Regulatory fluency to navigate ambiguity and evolving regulatory landscapes
• Interest in leveraging AI and emerging technologies to improve legal efficiency, risk management, and business enablement
• Curiosity-driven mindset with a bias for continuous improvement

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $160,000.00 to $297,600.00 (local currency)
• Eligibility for bonus as part of the total compensation package

Location

• Not specified

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer is an equal opportunity organization that values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities during the application process.