Associate General Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Serve as a proactive legal advisor to business leaders, offering practical and actionable insights that foster growth while effectively managing risk.

• Engage directly in significant business decisions—showing ownership, accountability, and a commitment to “put skin in the game.”

• Simplify intricate legal and regulatory requirements into understandable business guidance.

• Provide counsel on U.S. regulatory issues affecting FHS, including medical device and healthcare regulations.

• Collaborate with Regulatory, Quality, and Compliance teams to ensure adherence to FDA and pertinent regulatory frameworks.

• Assist in regulatory strategy, investigations, audits, and internal compliance initiatives.

• Offer expert advice on U.S. employment law, closely collaborating with HR on employee relations, investigations, and policy formulation.

• Aid executive leadership and HR on sensitive issues like terminations, disputes, and risk management.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a diverse array of commercial agreements (customers, suppliers, partners).

• Provide legal assistance on strategic transactions, partnerships, and go-to-market strategies.

• Contribute to corporate governance, contract management, and risk management frameworks.

• Oversee and mitigate legal risks throughout the organization.

• Support litigation strategies and supervise external counsel as necessary.

• (Preferred) Previous experience as a U.S. litigator or managing litigation cases.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active membership in a U.S. bar.

• Extensive legal experience (in a law firm and/or in-house), with a strong focus on U.S.-based practices.

• Preferred background in healthcare, life sciences, or regulated sectors.

• Familiarity with FDA or equivalent regulatory environments.

• Bonus: prior experience as a U.S. litigator.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work at the crossroads of healthcare, technology, and innovation within a highly regulated environment.

• Collaborate directly with senior leadership and impact vital business decisions.

• Be part of a performance-oriented culture dedicated to continuous improvement (Fortive Business System).

• Opportunity to influence how legal practices facilitate growth—introducing both rigor and practicality to the business.