Counsel (Medical Device/Equipment)

Canon USA & Affiliates; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc. seeks an experienced Counsel to advise on commercial, legal and compliance matters for a medical device business. You will draft and negotiate complex contracts, review RFP responses, and ensure marketing and sponsorship activities comply with applicable laws.

You will manage litigation with outside counsel, develop policies, and provide training. A state bar membership and a law degree are required; at least three years of practice, preferably in the medical

Qualifications

• 3 years of attorney experience, preferably with a medical device/equipment company
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex contracts
• Knowledge of healthcare laws (HIPAA, Anti‑Kickback, False Claims Act) and privacy
• Ability to provide practical legal advice on compliance, employment law, and regulatory issues
• Strong written and oral communication, with training development abilities
• Must be a member of the State Bar

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial contracts including customer, business development, research, consulting, vendor and supplier agreements
• Review and advise on materials for RFP responses
• Review marketing collateral for compliance with Truth in Advertising and regulatory standards
• Advise on approvals of sponsorships and educational grants
• Manage litigation and pre-litigation matters with outside counsel
• Draft and review company policies on healthcare compliance and related issues
• Provide legal advice on healthcare compliance, employment law and privacy
• Create and conduct training on various legal and compliance topics
• Conduct legal research impacting the company and its subsidiaries

Skills

Contract negotiations

Drafting contracts

Legal research

Communication

Training

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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, highly preferably with a medical device/equipment company .

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.