Edwards Lifesciences
Sr. Manager, Corporate Commercial Counsel
Edwards Lifesciences, Irvine, California, United States, 92713
Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. Our Legal team works to protect our patients, team members, and innovations with the utmost diligence and care. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team and build lasting partnerships with stakeholders across our global organization. Your legal knowledge and contributions will help us ensure that we are supporting the needs and interests of the patients we serve.Edwards Lifesciences is seeking an experienced commercial attorney to serve as Sr. Manager, Corporate Counsel, responsible for the timely and thorough advice, counsel and negotiation of a wide variety of commercial contracts. In addition, Edwards is seeking an attorney with experience in technology and digital health transactions. This role will be reporting directly to the VP, Corporate Counsel within the Law Department’s Commercial Transactions group and will also align to support the Law Department’s business unit or functional Law Lead attorney. The role will also closely coordinate with the IP, Regulatory, Employment and Privacy teams within the Law Department. This position is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney to work for an exciting and innovative global company that is a market leader in the medical device industry. The Sr. Manager, Corporate Counsel will join a team of business law professionals, dedicating to enabling Edwards to fulfill its credo, achieve its strategy and comply with all applicable laws.You will make an impact by…
Providing legal guidance to the company on the negotiation on a variety of commercial agreements (e.g., non-disclosure agreements, master service agreements (MSAs), software licensing, SaaS, development agreements, and agreements with healthcare professionals (HCP’s)).Working directly with and advise key decision-makers in contract negotiations and other business arrangements, including identifying and proposing solutions to key business issues.Developing, managing and conducting training to internal clients on legal contract principles.Familiarity with data privacy, regulatory and information security legal issues as they pertain to software as a medical device (SaMD).Working on special assignments as needed, including leveraging one’s own expertise to partner alongside various Business Units and functions within Edwards, supporting business strategy with legal advice and counsel.Managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment; set priorities for self and applicable team members.Ability to think strategically, analyze problems and present creative and practical legal business solutions; escalate issues to management as appropriate.What you’ll need (Required):
J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school and admitted to practice law in California in good standing.A minimum of 4 years of experience as in-house counsel and/or as a law firm associate.Demonstrated experience in commercial transactions and contracts in an in-house setting or within a law firm setting.Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, analytical skills, and interpersonal relationship skills, including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives.Understanding of related aspects of legal processes and/or systems.What else we look for (Preferred):
Background in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or related healthcare industry preferred.Experience in digital healthcare or software as a medical device is highly desired.Working knowledge of intellectual property law is preferred.Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.For California, the base pay range for this position is $128,000 to $181,000 (highly experienced). The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.COVID Vaccination Requirement
Edwards is committed to complying with the requirements and guidance from our government authorities and to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them around the world. As such, all Healthcare Interacting positions require COVID-19 vaccination, which includes anyone who directly interfaces with patients and those who interact with healthcare providers as part of their role. If hired, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in countries where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination. In countries where vaccines are less available, or other requirements exist, we may institute alternate measures that optimize patient safety and healthcare provider safety, which may include regular COVID testing or specific masking requirements.
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Providing legal guidance to the company on the negotiation on a variety of commercial agreements (e.g., non-disclosure agreements, master service agreements (MSAs), software licensing, SaaS, development agreements, and agreements with healthcare professionals (HCP’s)).Working directly with and advise key decision-makers in contract negotiations and other business arrangements, including identifying and proposing solutions to key business issues.Developing, managing and conducting training to internal clients on legal contract principles.Familiarity with data privacy, regulatory and information security legal issues as they pertain to software as a medical device (SaMD).Working on special assignments as needed, including leveraging one’s own expertise to partner alongside various Business Units and functions within Edwards, supporting business strategy with legal advice and counsel.Managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment; set priorities for self and applicable team members.Ability to think strategically, analyze problems and present creative and practical legal business solutions; escalate issues to management as appropriate.What you’ll need (Required):
J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school and admitted to practice law in California in good standing.A minimum of 4 years of experience as in-house counsel and/or as a law firm associate.Demonstrated experience in commercial transactions and contracts in an in-house setting or within a law firm setting.Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, analytical skills, and interpersonal relationship skills, including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives.Understanding of related aspects of legal processes and/or systems.What else we look for (Preferred):
Background in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or related healthcare industry preferred.Experience in digital healthcare or software as a medical device is highly desired.Working knowledge of intellectual property law is preferred.Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.For California, the base pay range for this position is $128,000 to $181,000 (highly experienced). The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.COVID Vaccination Requirement
Edwards is committed to complying with the requirements and guidance from our government authorities and to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them around the world. As such, all Healthcare Interacting positions require COVID-19 vaccination, which includes anyone who directly interfaces with patients and those who interact with healthcare providers as part of their role. If hired, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in countries where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination. In countries where vaccines are less available, or other requirements exist, we may institute alternate measures that optimize patient safety and healthcare provider safety, which may include regular COVID testing or specific masking requirements.
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