Legal Counsel, North America Sales and Service (Cambridge, MA)
About The Position
In this role, you will be a key member of the Philips Legal Function, providing strategic legal support to Philips' North America Sales and Serviceanization. Your primary responsibility will be to advise on a broad range of legal issues related to the sale and servicing of Philips' medical devices, digital health technologies, and SaaS solutions in the U.S. This includes navigatingplex sales and technology transactions, as well as ensuringpliance with applicable laws and regulations. This is a high-impact, visible position w you will serve as a thought leader within the Legal Function, offering insights on evolving legal and market trends that influence Philips' engagement with its U.S. customer base. You will regularly collaborate with stakeholders across all levels of theanization, including executive leadership, to deliver practical, business-oriented legal guidance. Relevant healthcare industry expertise required.
Requirements
- You've acquired 6+ years of experience in a law firm or in-house counsel advising on the sale and promotion of healthcare technology solutions in the U.S., including drafting and negotiation of sales, service, licensing, and distribution agreements for same.
- Your skills include advising sophisticatedmercial operations and contracts teams, with expertise in XaaS, cloud, and Software-as-a-Medical Device businesses.
- You have strong experience with GPO transactions, healthcare privacy and securitypliance, Anti-Kickback Statute guidance, and AI-related legal developments in digital health.
- You also manage tech-related litigation and are conversant in equipment financing and lease structures.
- You have a Bachelor's degree with a Juris Doctor (required).
- You're a flexible and results-driven legal professional with strongmunication,anizational, and project management skills.
- You have proven experience advising on the sale, service, and promotion of health tech solutions in the U.S., includingpliance with the Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, HIPAA, and FDA regulations.
- You bring meaningful experience ing Artificial Intelligence to enhance legal support efficiency and are confident delivering presentations and training to internal audiences of all sizes.
Nice To Haves
- An advanced education such as a Masters' (bonus).
Responsibilities
- Lead and manageplexmercial transactions across Philips' U.S. health-tech portfolio, including medical devices, digital health, and SaaS solutions.
- Draft, negotiate, and advise on contracts with customers and partners, with deep experience in XaaS, cloud-based offerings, and Software-as-a-Medical Device business models.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams—sales, service, finance, and accounting—to structure deals that align with Philips' strategic and financial objectives, including equipment financing and lease arrangements.
- Deliver strategic legal guidance on regulatory andpliance matters impacting healthcare technology transactions, including the Anti-Kickback Statute and Safe Harbors, HIPAA, UCC, FDA regulations, antitrust, and state/federal privacy laws.
- Partner with subject matter experts to support innovativemercial programs and new go-to-market models, while identifying and mitigating risks such as revenue recognition challenges and off-market terms.
- Provide specialized counsel on privacy and data protection frameworks, including Business Associate Agreements and data-use agreements.
- Champion legal innovation and operational excellence by staying ahead of emerging legal and market trends—such as AI regulation, cybersecurity, and evolving customer expectations around data use and AI implementation.
- Translateplex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership.
- Manage litigation and dispute resolution related to technology transactions, oversee outside counsel, and lead initiatives to streamline legal processes, enhance productivity, and foster a culture of integrity andpliance.
Benefits
- Employees are eligible to participate in ourprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (withpany contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
