Senior Commercial and Employment Legal Counsel

Overview

A Senior Legal Counsel position is available to support the Americas region within the Medical Legal Compliance and Data Privacy (LCDP) Team. This role focuses on commercial and employment legal matters, partnering with regional and global medical commercial leadership, HR teams, and internal legal resources. Flexible work arrangements are offered, including on-site at the Flagstaff, Arizona facility, hybrid, or fully remote within most U.S. locations.

Responsibilities

Commercial

• Provide day-to-day legal advice and manage legal services for commercial matters in the Americas medical operating company.
• Structure, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial legal documents such as contracts, term sheets, letters of agreement, policies, and processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve contracting processes, risk management, and legal operations related to commercial activities.

Employment

• Act as primary internal counsel and employment law advisor for the Americas region, handling agency complaints, audits, demand letters, legal claims, and employment actions including performance, discipline, hiring, termination, and job reductions.
• Collaborate with HR, business units, and internal litigation teams to address employment legal matters and litigation.
• Advise on compliance with state and federal employment laws including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, and FLSA.

General

• Identify and articulate legal risks, conduct sound legal analysis based on applicable law and business context, including due diligence and integration for mergers and acquisitions.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with internal business and functional partners to assess and mitigate legal risk while supporting business objectives.
• Manage outside counsel and consultants effectively.
• Demonstrate a track record of delivering results in challenging situations.
• Foster an environment of inclusion, authenticity, and humility.
• Communicate directly with colleagues to resolve challenges regardless of role or opinion differences.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in general commercial and transactional law; experience in medical device or life sciences preferred.
• Proven ability to provide operational advice and counsel to business leaders.
• Experience with global supply and procurement preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, judgment, and risk assessment skills.
• Ability to influence decision-making, manage complex projects and teams with limited supervision.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in employment law or related legal fields.
• Familiarity with state and federal labor laws.
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts and risks effectively.

Work Arrangement

Remote work is available within the United States, subject to role responsibilities and business needs. Restrictions apply for remote work from Alaska, Hawaii, and Rhode Island.

Compensation & Benefits

A comprehensive and competitive total rewards program is offered, including benefits that promote well-being and flexibility. The program includes an Associate Stock Ownership Plan and potential profit-sharing opportunities.

Location

Options include on-site at Flagstaff, Arizona, hybrid, or fully remote within most U.S. locations, subject to eligibility and business requirements.