Legal Counsel, Commercial Transactions (hybrid)

ICU Medical•San Diego, CA

4d•Remote

About The Position

The Legal Counsel serves as secondary legal counsel for the company, providing guidance on legal issues, establishing effective organizational guardrails, and participating in business development strategies for North and South America. The role drives effective legal relationships throughout all phases of commercial matters and helps ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local statutes, rules, and regulations. The position provides legal advice on commercial matters in the medical device industry; protects and represents corporate interests under the direction of the Associate General Counsel; and drafts, reviews, and negotiates commercial contracts. The Legal Counsel partners with business teams on strategic initiatives, develops contract templates and standards, advises on contractual, licensing, and regulatory matters, conducts legal research, monitors legislative changes, and supports dispute management and special projects. The role follows a remote work schedule, with occasional reporting to the company’s San Diego or San Clemente office based on business needs. It is largely sedentary, operates in a professional office environment, routinely uses standard office equipment, and typically requires 5–20% travel.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Juris Doctor (JD) and current license to practice law.
1–5 years of experience in a legal role.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or similarly regulated industry.

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and guidance on commercial matters in the medical device industry.
Protect, preserve, and represent corporate interests under the 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 reflect business objectives while minimizing legal and financial risk.
Develop and maintain contract templates and standards.
Consult and advise on commercial legal matters, including contractual rights, customer and corporate entity licensing, and regulatory matters.
Conduct legal research to support business decisions and guard the 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.