Contract Negotiator

Contract Negotiator

Requirements

• Law degree (JD) from an accredited law school or equivalent legal experience.
• 2+ years’ experience with commercial contracts, or equivalent transferrable skillset from in-house or law firm setting.
• Working knowledge of standard legal terms and conditions.
• Operational knowledge of commercial contracting terms, HIPAA, data security, or data privacy regulations.
• Exceptional contract drafting and negotiation skills with a keen attention to detail, preferably commercial terms and conditions.
• Exceptional interest in commercial transactions, financial activities, and business decisions.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to handle complex legal issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including legal drafting skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to work with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Proactive problem-solver, self-motivated with an exceptional work ethic, commitment to excellence, and ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and negotiate complex contracts, including commercial agreements for Intuitive’s products and services.
• Act as legal manager for digital, data, and privacy agreements.
• Handle Business Associate Agreements under HIPAA.
• Stay updated on legal and regulatory changes in the medical device industry.
• Provide recommendations and guidance based on industry best practices, including HIPAA and emerging trends.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, like business development, product managers, and executives.
• Understand business goals, provide legal advice, and negotiate favorable terms.
• Represent Intuitive Surgical with external parties, including customers, regulators, and affiliates.
• Identify, assess, and support potential legal risks in contracts.
• Propose strategies and advice to mitigate legal risks.
• Uphold ethical standards and ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies in contract negotiations and daily activities.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including regulatory affairs, service department, field service, manufacturing, and marketing.
• Ensure alignment between legal requirements and business goals.
• Review and assess new products before commercial launch.
• Draft and develop new legal or acquisition agreements to support those new products.
• Manage the entire contract lifecycle, from drafting to execution and termination.
• Ensure timely renewal, amendments, and compliance.
• Work closely with Intuitive Surgical’s Legal, Sales, Customer Service, Accounting, and Logistics teams on the system sales process.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Clinical Affairs, and Market Access on further contractual activities.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.