Senior Corporate Counsel

Anteris Tech•Eagan, MN

About The Position

Anteris® Technologies is a global structural heart company dedicated to revolutionizing cardiac care. With offices in Minneapolis, MN, US; Geneva, Switzerland; and Brisbane and Perth, Australia, we have a growing and inclusive team. Our mission is to forge new frontiers in cardiac care by pioneering science-driven and measurable advancements to restore heart valve patients to healthy function. Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) technologies were originally designed for older, high-risk patients. Today, younger, more active patients need a better solution that will not just open and close but restore healthy heart function. We seek to restore healthy blood flow patterns by creating the world’s first biomimetic TAVR valve, DurAVR® THV. This cutting-edge valve, incorporating our proprietary ADAPT® anti-calcification technology, is designed to mimic the natural function of a healthy heart valve. Reporting to the General Counsel, the Senior Corporate Counsel will play a pivotal role in shaping the legal and compliance foundation of a rapidly growing, mission-driven medical device company. In this high-visibility role, you will lead complex contracting initiatives, advise on a diverse portfolio of legal matters, and influence strategic decisions across the business. This is an exceptional opportunity to expand your scope, take on new challenges, and grow alongside a company redefining the future of structural heart care. At Anteris® Technologies, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for patients with aortic stenosis through groundbreaking medical devices. Join us in our mission to revolutionize structural heart solutions.

Requirements

J.D. and active admission to at least one U.S. state bar, in good standing.
8+ years of legal experience, preferably in-house, with exposure to the medical device or healthcare industries.
Strong knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to global medical device manufacturers, including commercial law, FDA regulatory law, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, U.S. fraud and abuse laws, false claims laws, privacy laws (GDPR, HIPAA), and regulations governing advertising, marketing, and interactions with healthcare professionals.
Experience reviewing and analyzing medical device or healthcare-related educational and marketing materials.
Proven ability to draft, redline, review, and negotiate contracts independently.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence, build relationships, and earn credibility quickly across global teams with competing priorities.
Demonstrated ability to take ownership of projects and consistently meet deadlines and quality standards.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify and define problems, gather and evaluate information, assess risk, and provide practical, business-oriented recommendations in complex or ambiguous situations.
Ability to navigate diverse and complex legal issues and develop reasonable, innovative solutions; must be proactive, resourceful, and commercially minded.
Skilled in managing and resolving conflict effectively while advancing projects to completion and delivering superior service to internal stakeholders and external partners.
Excellent critical thinking, organizational, and technical capabilities.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, including staff, contractors, and business stakeholders.
Self-starter who can work independently under pressure, prioritize multiple initiatives, and maintain high standards of accuracy and quality.
Ability to anticipate emerging legal needs and propose solutions to optimize outcomes for the company.
Demonstrated discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive, confidential, and proprietary information.

Nice To Haves

Strong ability to motivate, collaborate with, and influence others to achieve desired results.
Ability to clearly distinguish between legal advice and business guidance when advising internal stakeholders.
Experience with rebate agreements, supply chain matters, and operational legal support.
Prior supervisory experience overseeing paralegals or associate attorneys.

Responsibilities

Draft and negotiate complex business agreements, including services, consulting, manufacturing, supply chain, confidentiality, and clinical trial agreements.
Drive efficiency and effectiveness in legal processes, including updates to standard-form contracts and related templates.
Serve as an escalation point for contract-related questions, providing clear legal guidance to business partners and analysts to advance agreements.
Provide high-quality legal advice and act as a trusted strategic partner to internal stakeholders, balancing business objectives with legal risk and compliance.
Prepare contract memoranda, summaries, or revisions outlining key requirements and obligations.
Proactively engage with internal teams to understand business needs and develop sound, commercially aligned contracts.
Identify terms and conditions requiring escalation to the General Counsel.
Provide post-execution support, including legal guidance on contract interpretation, obligations, and enforcement.
Review and advise on promotional and non-promotional materials—including marketing collateral, scientific exchange, digital media, and disease-state education—ensuring compliance with FDA, FTC, and other applicable regulations.
Collaborate with regulatory, clinical, and other cross-functional partners to evaluate a broad range of materials, providing clear verbal and written guidance.
Respond proactively to stakeholder inquiries, identifying legal issues, requesting additional information as needed, and offering actionable recommendations.
Proactively identify the need for corporate policies, SOPs, and guidance documents to support legal and regulatory compliance.
Assist in developing and maintaining the company’s compliance framework, including compliance policies and related documentation.
Conduct in-depth legal research on complex medical device laws and emerging legal trends, including case law analysis.
Identify opportunities to improve business processes and propose practical solutions.
Advise internal stakeholders on transactional and general corporate matters.
Manage outside counsel effectively to support business needs and control costs.
Assist with pre-litigation and litigation matters as needed.
Support the General Counsel with additional projects and responsibilities as assigned.