Senior Commercial Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Commercial Counsel to join our team in Santa Clara, California. In this role, you will provide expert legal guidance for a variety of commercial operations, particularly those involving healthcare specialists and medical devices. This position is ideal for an attorney with a deep understanding of regulatory compliance and contract negotiation in a fast-paced business environment.

Responsibilities :

• Draft, negotiate, and review a diverse range of agreements, including sales, licensing, marketing, procurement, and research collaborations.
• Ensure marketing materials and promotional programs align with truth-in-advertising standards, company policies, and applicable legal requirements.
• Provide timely and practical legal advice to internal teams on matters related to commercial operations and healthcare-related interactions.
• Resolve legal disputes using negotiation and legal expertise, including pre-litigation settlements.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and training materials to streamline business processes.
• Build a strong understanding of the company’s products, services, and client needs to offer tailored legal counsel.
• Monitor and interpret relevant laws impacting sales, marketing, and reimbursement, such as fraud and abuse statutes, FDA regulations, privacy laws, and anti-corruption policies.
• Represent the company in external dealings with suppliers and customers to ensure alignment with legal and business objectives.
• Manage relationships with outside counsel, including defining project parameters and monitoring budgets.
• Must be a licensed attorney with a minimum of 7 years of relevant legal experience.
• Proven expertise in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing commercial agreements.
• Strong knowledge of medical device regulations and compliance standards.
• Familiarity with laws governing healthcare marketing, fraud and abuse, FDA regulations, and anti-corruption.
• Exceptional skills in contract redlining and dispute resolution.
• Ability to provide clear, practical, and timely legal counsel in a dynamic business environment.
• Experience in managing outside counsel and monitoring legal budgets.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration across departments.