Legal Counsel, Neurovascular (Hybrid)

Why join Stryker?

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Our benefits include bonuses; commissions; healthcare; insurance benefits; retirement programs; stock based plans; paid time off plans; family and parenting leaves; tuition reimbursement; wellness programs; onsite fitness centers and cafeterias; discount purchase programs; and service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities.

Who we want:

• Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data, and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.
• Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
• Business-oriented evaluators. People who effectively interpret information to demonstrate the effects of business initiatives, regulation and industry trends for sales, management, and leadership teams.

What you will do:

The Legal Counsel, Neurovascular will proactively handle a broad range of legal and compliance matters associated with the Neurovascular business. This individual will work with the business and functional units on a broad range of matters on legal and compliance issues consistent with laws, regulations, and Stryker policies. The Legal Counsel will also work closely with Senior Division Counsel on a variety of legal and strategic business issues, including but not limited to medical device regulations, data privacy, competition law, anti-corruption/anti-bribery laws, liability avoidances, and sales, market, and research related issues.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Independently draft, edit, review, and negotiate various types of agreements, including Sales, Services, Supply, Distribution, Consulting, Clinical Study, Non-Disclosure, and other commercial agreements, in a manner that manages business and legal risk, while effectively supporting internal and external customers in a timely manner and within a fast-paced environment
• Provide time-sensitive, solutions-oriented strategic support to internal and external stakeholders, which could have a large financial impact on the company
• Provide timely advice and counsel to clients
• Provide accurate information and research to a supervisor regarding laws and regulations
• Review advertising and marketing materials for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies
• Work with outside counsel
• Build and maintain strong relationships with sales, marketing, clinical, regulatory, operations, and other key stakeholders across the decentralized organization
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of Stryker Neurovascular product lines, competitive environment, and customers to better support functional initiatives and provide recommendations to internal stakeholders
• Identify system or process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce cost
• Provide support related to the development of in-house training and education
• Follow and education others on internal processes
• Assist with other matters as needed

What you need:

• Law degree and admission to practice law required
• A minimum of three (3) years of applicable professional experience required; a minimum of eight (8) total years of professional experience required
• Experience within medical device, pharmaceuticals, or a related industry preferred, but not required
• Must be well-organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to manage numerous projects and conflicting demands in a fast-paced environment
• Must exercise discretion and maintain confidential information
• Possesses analytical and drafting skills
• Demonstrates a commitment to integrity and accountability
• Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite

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About Stryker

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes.

We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces and a Best Workplace for Diversity by Fortune Magazine! Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting stryker.com