Corporate Counsel – Compliance & Regulatory

ZEISS•Princeton, NJ

4d•Remote

About The Position

ZEISS is seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel – Compliance & Regulatory to join its legal team and lead compliance and regulatory initiatives for Carl Zeiss Vision, a global medical-device business focused on the vision industry. The role ensures adherence to healthcare regulations, data privacy laws, and corporate compliance standards, while providing legal support in employment law, franchising business models, commercial contracting, and other legal matters as needed. The successful candidate will identify regulatory risks, drive compliance strategy, and serve as a trusted legal partner to business leaders in a fast-paced environment. The position advises on healthcare compliance and regulatory matters, develops and monitors compliance programs, and serves as Compliance Officer and HIPAA Officer for designated business units. It also supports the franchise business model, commercial and vendor contracting, employment matters, investigations, training, and global compliance initiatives, collaborating with internal teams and external counsel as appropriate.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a top-tier law school.
Active license to practice law in the United States.
5–10 years of legal experience, with a strong focus on healthcare compliance and regulatory matters.
Prior experience at a law firm or in-house legal department focused on medical devices.
Expertise in the Anti-Kickback Statute, Sunshine Act, and related state laws.
Expertise in healthcare fraud and abuse laws and general regulatory enforcement considerations.
Expertise in HIPAA and data privacy laws.
Expertise in FDA regulations for medical devices.
Strong understanding of risk management and compliance frameworks.
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment and manage multiple priorities.
High degree of integrity and ability to handle sensitive or confidential information.

Nice To Haves

Experience serving as a Compliance Officer and HIPAA Officer.
Experience advising on employment and franchising law matters.
Experience operating in a matrixed global organization.
Familiarity with compliance standards and multi-jurisdictional regulations.
Experience managing Sunshine Act and Transparency reporting systems in a medical-device setting.
Experience in the medical-device or healthcare industry.
Knowledge of data security and cybersecurity compliance.
Experience with employment law matters and/or franchise law.
Experience supporting or conducting internal investigations.
Experience drafting SOPs, policies, and compliance governance documentation.
Working knowledge of GDPR or international privacy obligations.

Responsibilities

Advise on compliance and regulatory matters, including healthcare laws and industry standards.
Serve as a subject matter expert on Anti-Kickback Statute and Sunshine Act compliance, HIPAA and data privacy regulations, and FDA requirements for medical devices.
Develop, implement, and monitor compliance programs and policies.
Act as Compliance Officer and HIPAA Officer for designated business units.
Provide legal guidance on marketing, sales, and distribution practices to ensure compliance.
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with compliance considerations.
Support the development and management of the franchise business model, including compliance with corporate practice of medicine/optometry and other legal requirements, and assist in maintaining compliance records.
Coordinate with outside counsel and monitor changes in franchise law and state optometry-related laws affecting the franchise model.
Support other legal topics as needed, including commercial contracts, vendor agreements, and general corporate matters.
Conduct internal audits and risk assessments, and manage investigations and remediation plans.
Support the business on employment law matters, including employee relations, policies, and compliance.
Lead or support compliance training initiatives, including developing materials and delivering training to business teams.
Assist with global compliance initiatives and coordinate with international ZEISS legal teams as necessary.
Collaborate with Legal, Regulatory Affairs, Privacy, HR, and Operations teams.
Stay current on evolving healthcare regulations and industry best practices.
Manage relationships with external counsel and regulatory agencies when required.