Associate Division Counsel -- Surgical Technologies (REMOTE)

Stryker•Redmond, WA

3d•$149,300 - $329,000•Remote

About The Position

As our Associate Division Counsel – Surgical Technologies, you will serve as a trusted legal advisor and corporate generalist supporting the Surgical Technologies business units within the global Instruments division. You will partner closely with senior business leaders, cross-functional stakeholders, and external counsel to proactively manage a broad range of legal, regulatory, and compliance matters in a highly regulated medical device and healthcare technology environment. You will bring a well-rounded legal background and a strong track record of influencing decision-making, balancing legal risk with business objectives, and enabling innovation while maintaining compliance. This role requires sound judgment, executive-level communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks while driving practical, business-focused solutions.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar
10+ years of related professional experience is needed to be a successful candidate.
10+ years of experience advising on a wide range of matters to include contracts, regulatory, compliance, risk management, and commercial transactions.

Nice To Haves

Medical industry experience is preferred.
Demonstrated experience advising on or ensuring compliance with the AdvaMed Code of Ethics and federal and state anti-kickback requirements preferred.
Prefer prior experience on a leadership team is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing legal advice related to multiple issues affecting the Stryker Surigcal Technologies business unit, and making decisions related to legal matters which have a material impact on the business unit and company.
Independently draft, review, and negotiate on various types of commercial contracts, including but not limited to Sales, Services, Software Subscription, Repair, Product Development, Supply, Non-Disclosure.
Partner with Compliance to advise on compliance issues, to include matters related to interactions with healthcare professionals, AdvaMed, indirect channels, investigations, ethics and code of conduct violations, company policy infractions, US anti-kickback law, FCPA and other anti-corruption laws.
Following and implementing internal processes.
Assist in managing dispute resolution, including litigation.
Provide advice in a business development context.
Advise the business unit on all laws, regulations, and Stryker policies.
Work closely with all functional areas of Stryker across various businesses and geographies, to include regulatory, finance, human resources, operations, supply chain, manufacturing, R&D, sales and marketing.
Work with other Legal Centers of Expertise on issues that arise to effectively support the business.
Collaborate and communicate with colleagues, management and outside counsel as needed.
Address other requests for legal support and advice as required and appropriate.