Stryker
Associate Division Counsel -- Surgical Technologies (REMOTE)
Stryker, Redmond, Washington, United States, 98052
Associate Division Counsel -- Surgical Technologies (REMOTE)
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Associate Division Counsel -- Surgical Technologies (REMOTE)
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What you will do: As our Associate Division Counsel – Surgical Technologies, you will serve as a trusted legal advisor and corporate generalist supporting the Surgical Technologies business units within the global Instruments division. You will partner closely with senior business leaders, cross‑functional stakeholders, and external counsel to proactively manage a broad range of legal, regulatory, and compliance matters in a highly regulated medical device and healthcare technology environment. You will bring a well‑rounded legal background and a strong track record of influencing decision‑making, balancing legal risk with business objectives, and enabling innovation while maintaining compliance. This role requires sound judgment, executive‑level communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks while driving practical, business‑focused solutions.
Provide legal advice related to multiple issues affecting the Stryker Surgical Technologies business unit and make decisions related to legal matters that have a material impact on the business unit and company.
Independently draft, review, and negotiate various types of commercial contracts, including Sales, Services, Software Subscription, Repair, Product Development, Supply, and Non‑Disclosure agreements.
Partner with Compliance to advise on compliance issues, including interactions with healthcare professionals, AdvaMed, indirect channels, investigations, ethics and code of conduct violations, company policy infractions, US anti‑kickback law, FCPA, and other anti‑corruption laws.
Follow and implement internal processes.
Assist in managing dispute resolution, including litigation.
Provide advice in a business development context.
Advise the business unit on all laws, regulations, and Stryker policies.
Work closely with all functional areas of Stryker across various businesses and geographies, including regulatory, finance, human resources, operations, supply chain, manufacturing, R&D, sales and marketing.
Work with other Legal Centers of Expertise on issues that arise to effectively support the business.
Collaborate and communicate with colleagues, management and outside counsel as needed.
Address other requests for legal support and advice as required and appropriate.
What you need: Required:
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar.
10+ years of related professional experience.
10+ years of experience advising on a wide range of matters, including contracts, regulatory, compliance, risk management, and commercial transactions.
Preferred:
Medical industry experience.
Experience advising on or ensuring compliance with the AdvaMed Code of Ethics and federal and state anti‑kickback requirements.
Prior experience on a leadership team.
Salary: $149,300 – $329,000 plus bonus eligible + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.
Health benefits include medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program, and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include HSA, FSA, 401(k) plan, ESPP, basic life and AD&D insurance, and short‑term disability insurance.
Job location: Remote.
Posting Information Job posted December 16, 2025.
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Associate Division Counsel -- Surgical Technologies (REMOTE)
role at
Stryker
What you will do: As our Associate Division Counsel – Surgical Technologies, you will serve as a trusted legal advisor and corporate generalist supporting the Surgical Technologies business units within the global Instruments division. You will partner closely with senior business leaders, cross‑functional stakeholders, and external counsel to proactively manage a broad range of legal, regulatory, and compliance matters in a highly regulated medical device and healthcare technology environment. You will bring a well‑rounded legal background and a strong track record of influencing decision‑making, balancing legal risk with business objectives, and enabling innovation while maintaining compliance. This role requires sound judgment, executive‑level communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks while driving practical, business‑focused solutions.
Provide legal advice related to multiple issues affecting the Stryker Surgical Technologies business unit and make decisions related to legal matters that have a material impact on the business unit and company.
Independently draft, review, and negotiate various types of commercial contracts, including Sales, Services, Software Subscription, Repair, Product Development, Supply, and Non‑Disclosure agreements.
Partner with Compliance to advise on compliance issues, including interactions with healthcare professionals, AdvaMed, indirect channels, investigations, ethics and code of conduct violations, company policy infractions, US anti‑kickback law, FCPA, and other anti‑corruption laws.
Follow and implement internal processes.
Assist in managing dispute resolution, including litigation.
Provide advice in a business development context.
Advise the business unit on all laws, regulations, and Stryker policies.
Work closely with all functional areas of Stryker across various businesses and geographies, including regulatory, finance, human resources, operations, supply chain, manufacturing, R&D, sales and marketing.
Work with other Legal Centers of Expertise on issues that arise to effectively support the business.
Collaborate and communicate with colleagues, management and outside counsel as needed.
Address other requests for legal support and advice as required and appropriate.
What you need: Required:
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar.
10+ years of related professional experience.
10+ years of experience advising on a wide range of matters, including contracts, regulatory, compliance, risk management, and commercial transactions.
Preferred:
Medical industry experience.
Experience advising on or ensuring compliance with the AdvaMed Code of Ethics and federal and state anti‑kickback requirements.
Prior experience on a leadership team.
Salary: $149,300 – $329,000 plus bonus eligible + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.
Health benefits include medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program, and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include HSA, FSA, 401(k) plan, ESPP, basic life and AD&D insurance, and short‑term disability insurance.
Job location: Remote.
Posting Information Job posted December 16, 2025.
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