Legal Counsel

Job Description

Primary Function of Position:

Within Intuitive, EMEA Legal acts as an enabling function to:

• Actively support the business in pursuit of sustainable goals.
• Stand for a culture of ethics, care and responsibility.
• Empower surgeons to serve patients

Roles and Responsibilities:

Based at Intuitive’s European headquarters in Aubonne, Switzerland, the Legal Counsel reports to the Assistant General Counsel, supports EMEA activities within Intuitive’s matrixed organization and is currently required to work on-site at least three days per week.

In this role, the Legal Counsel will be responsible for the following key areas and activities:

• Independently draft, review and negotiate redlines to nondisclosure agreements (NDAs), escalating material or non-standard issues to the Assistant General Counsel as appropriate. Develop and maintain approved alternative language and playbook guidance to support efficient and consistent negotiations.
• Independently manage and support corporate secretarial and governance matters in coordination with the Corporate Governance Team, including the establishment of new entities annual compliance requirements for Intuitive’s European entities, and collaboration with internal stakeholders and external counsel. Exercising sound judgment in handling day-to-day matters, escalating legal or strategic issues to the Assistant General Counsel as appropriate. Provide support for corporate governance and annual compliance matters in other jurisdictions, as required.
• Provide legal oversight of the EMEA Signatory Matrix SOP, including advising stakeholders on signatory authority, supporting implementation and training, and coordinating updates to promote consistent application across EMEA.
• Provide legal support for standard EMEA programs, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements such as Academic Collaboration Agreements in partnership with Sales, Marketing and other relevant stakeholders.
• Review and advise on advertising and promotional materials and activities across EMEA to support compliance with applicable laws, regulations, industry codes and internal policies, escalating significant or novel issues as appropriate, in coordination and collaboration with the Associate General Counsel, Regulatory Law.
• Spearhead the development and adoption of AI tools in/by EMEA Commercial Legal

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years of relevant professional experience, including experience in corporate law.
• Fluency in English, Intuitive’s working language; proficiency in German and/or French is an advantage, and proficiency in other European languages is welcome.
• Experience supporting multinational corporate groups and working effectively in complex, matrixed and evolving global organizations.
• Strong legal drafting, project management and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally, manage competing priorities across jurisdictions and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment and maintain composure, resilience and effectiveness under sustained pressure, including when managing urgent and competing priorities.
• Knowledge of the laws, regulations, industry codes and best practices governing the advertising and promotion of healthcare products in Europe, including comparative advertising, scientific communications, and interactions with healthcare organizations and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse, inclusive and international environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within the region and internationally.
• Ability to work onsite in accordance with the applicable set schedule, currently three days per week.

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Additional Information

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:  In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees
who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s
start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. 

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.