Counsel (Medical Device/Equipment)

Counsel (Medical Device/Equipment) - req1809

OVERVIEW

The Counsel position reports directly to the VP, Legal & Compliance. The Counsel will advise Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc. (CMSU) on general commercial, legal, and compliance matters by providing legal advice, analysis, and recommendations as a trusted legal advisor to a medical device company. This role provides practical legal counsel supporting the organization's strategic objectives while ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial contracts, including but not limited to customer, business development, research, consulting, vendor and supplier agreements.
• Review and advise on materials to be submitted in response to RFPs (request for proposal).
• Review marketing collateral for compliance with Truth in Advertising principles (ensure compliance with standards, applicable regulatory requirements, and company standards).
• Advise on requests for approval of commercial sponsorships and educational grants.
• Manage litigation and pre-litigation matters primarily handled by outside counsel.
• Draft and review company policies and procedures concerning healthcare compliance (e.g., Anti-Kickback statute, False Claims Act and FDA regulatory issues) as well as other company policies.
• Provide legal advice to CMSU regarding various areas of law, including healthcare compliance, employment law, and privacy.
• Create and conduct training regarding various legal and compliance matters.
• Conduct legal research on issues impacting the company as well as its subsidiaries.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent written document drafting and oral communication proficiency.
• Adept at handling complex contract negotiations.
• Presentation skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Knowledge of various aspects of employment law, including without limitation, laws governing termination, benefits, and leaves of absence.
• Knowledge of healthcare laws (Federal Anti-Kickback regulations, False Claims Act, HIPAA, Open Payments Act).
• Team player who can effectively interact with the various departments of CMSU and NXC.
• Must be a member of the State Bar.
• Law Degree.
• Three (3) years practice as an attorney, preferably with a medical device/equipment company.

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About us!

Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc., a world leader in diagnostic imaging, is in search of qualified candidates to fill our open positions. Canon Medical Systems offers a competitive salary and benefits package, we support a diverse workplace and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. We invite you to join and become part of our Canon family.