Senior Counsel

Job Description

Primary Function of Position
This is an experienced, “hands on” attorney position that will work very closely with other members of the legal department to support the business.
Essential Job Duties
 Independently draft, review, negotiate, and provide legal guidance on complex, non-standard
commercial agreements including for clinical and human factors studies, health
technology/healthcare economics, customer training, marketing, and applied research including
collaborative, sponsored, fellowships, and data collection.
 Provide advice and counsel to internal business stakeholders and advise on best practices relating
to commercial transactions and contracts.
 Assess and negotiate agreements to mitigate risks and comply with applicable laws and company
policies.
 Advise business stakeholders on required contractual terms and conditions for alignment and
compliance.
 Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders when negotiating agreements to ensure all
stakeholders' interests are covered.
 Conduct legal research to find optimal solutions in various commercial engagements and answer
legal questions.
 Provide legal guidance to business teams on a variety of issues related to commercial transactions.
 Collaborate cross functionally with other Legal Department team members, including Intellectual
Property, Data Privacy, Employment, Regulatory, and Litigation, as well as Compliance.
 Ensure that contract files/databases for all agreements are maintained by paralegals.
 Continuously evaluate and update relevant contract templates
and department processes and procedures. Develop new templates,
playbook terms, and training materials as needed.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience
 Approximately 7 + years legal experience, including 3+ years of in-house experience.
 Several years of law firm or government agency legal experience.
 Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills, including experience with a variety of commercial
matters and agreements.
 Experience counseling on and providing training related to commercial law issues that come up
in a day-to-day business context.
 Exceptional organizational skills, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
 Highly professional, considerate, and motivated to work independently.
 Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously within a rapidly changing environment.
 Ability to manage outside counsel.
 Strong writing and oral communication skills.
 Ability to develop and implement cross-functional processes.
Required Education and Training
 JD degree
 Admission to the Bar of at least one US jurisdiction
Working Conditions
 Requires at least 3 days in office per week
Preferred Skills and Experience
 Experience in medical device, healthcare, life sciences, or FDA regulated industry.
 Some familiarity with litigation, advocacy, and data privacy.

Additional Information

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

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