Legal Counsel, Commercial Transactions (hybrid)

Position Summary 

The Legal Counsel serves as the secondary legal counsel for the company, offering counsel on legal issues, creating effective guardrails within the organization, and participating in business development strategies for North and South America. The incumbent is responsible for driving effective legal relationships in all phases of commercial matters. In addition, this position is responsible for assuring company compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes, rules and regulations. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and guidance on commercial matters in the medical device industry

• Protect, preserve, and represent corporate interests under direction of the Associate General Counsel

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts

• Partner with business teams to support strategic initiatives while ensuring legal compliance 

• Ensure contracts appropriately reflect business objectives while minimizing legal and financial risk

• Develop and maintain contract templates and standards 

• Consult and advise on commercial legal matters (e.g. contractual rights, customer licensing, corporate entity licensing, and regulatory matters, etc.) 

• Conduct legal research to support business decisions and guard company against legal risks 

• Keep abreast of legislative changes and ensure compliance with applicable healthcare, regulatory, and commercial laws 

• Support internal stakeholders in managing disputes and escalations 

• Work on special projects as they arise 

Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of how legal issues affect organizations

• Ability to execute legal strategies and objectives

• Well-versed in business operations with strong financial acumen

• High degree of professional ethics and integrity

• Strong negotiation and communication skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Strong technical skills

• Ability to anticipate legal issues or risks 

• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced, rapid growth environment

Minimum Qualifications, Education & Experience 

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required

• JD and current license to practice law required

• 1-5 years of experience in a legal role

• Experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or similarly regulated industry preferred

Work Environment

• This position follows a remote work schedule, reporting to the company’s San Diego, CA or San Clemente, CA office from time to time depending on business needs (schedule subject to change based on business needs)

• This is largely a sedentary role. 

• This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

• Typically requires travel 5-20% of the time

Salary Range - $120,000 - $172,000

The salary range displayed represents the annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role.  The actual salary may vary [differ] based upon various factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, licensure/certifications, and geographic location.

ICU Medical provides a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:

• Competitive financial benefits, including a generous 401(k) match and (for eligible roles) our Annual Incentive Plan
• A wide range of benefit options at affordable rates
• Additional perks to assist employees with their work-life effectiveness, such as Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, and Tuition Reimbursement

Additional information on health and welfare benefit offerings can be found at https://www.icumed.com/about-us/careers/investing-in-your-future/.

ICU Medical has consistently provided you with clinical innovations that help solve real-world challenges.

With the acquisition of Hospira Infusion Systems in 2017 and Smiths Medical in 2022, we are now a global market leader with a complete line of clinically-essential IV therapy and high-value critical care products for hospital, alternate site, and home care settings.

We're ready to bring you consistent quality, innovation, and value in more areas than ever. Our focus allows us to bring you:

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• Significant US IV solutions manufacturing and supply capabilities.

ICU Medical EEO Statement:

ICU Medical is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration for employment regardless of race, color, nationality or national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, or protected veteran status. 

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the employment selection process, please contact us at [email protected]. We are committed to providing equal access and opportunities for all candidates.