Legal Counsel

Elekta; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision

401k and paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness reimbursement

Flexible spending account

Upward mobility

Job summary

Elekta, a global medical device company, seeks a Legal Counsel for Region Americas in Atlanta to provide practical, business-focused legal support across commercial and operational matters.

You will partner with Legal, Compliance, Finance, Sales, Procurement and other functions to deliver risk-based guidance while upholding ethics and integrity.

Qualifications

• Qualified with a JD from an accredited law school and active state bar membership.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant legal experience in law firm or corporate setting.
• Strong knowledge of commercial contracting and corporate law; regulated industries a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, business-focused legal advice across commercial, corporate, procurement and operations issues.
• Review, draft, negotiate, and manage hardware sales, software licensing, professional services and vendor contracts.
• Identify legal risks and help stakeholders develop commercially sound solutions.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Privacy, Regulatory Affairs, IP and other functions.
• Support customer disputes, pre-litigation matters, and engage external counsel as needed.
• Develop and improve legal templates, processes, policies and trainings.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Judgment and risk assessment

Project management

Relationship building

Problem-solving

Multitasking

English proficiency

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

State bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legal Counsel, Region Americas

Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Work Arrangement: Hybrid working model requiring a minimum of four days per week in the Atlanta office and the option to work remotely one day per week.

What You'll Do At Elekta

As Legal Counsel for Region Americas, you will play an important role in providing practical, business-focused legal support across a broad range of commercial and operational matters. This position is designed as a foundational in-house counsel role, offering the opportunity to develop within a global legal function while working alongside experienced legal professionals in the medical device industry.

You will partner closely with business stakeholders and colleagues across Legal, Compliance, Privacy, Regulatory Affairs, Finance, Sales, Procurement, and other functions to provide risk-based legal guidance that supports Elekta's business objectives while maintaining the highest standards of ethics and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice on a wide range of business matters, including commercial, corporate, procurement, and operational issues.
• Review, draft, negotiate, and manage a variety of agreements, including hardware sales, software licensing, professional services, development, vendor, and procurement contracts.
• Identify, assess, and communicate legal and business risks while helping stakeholders develop practical and commercially sound solutions.
• Partner closely with business teams to support strategic initiatives and day-to-day commercial activities.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Privacy, Regulatory Affairs, Intellectual Property, and other specialist functions to deliver comprehensive legal support.
• Support the management of customer disputes, claims, escalations, pre-litigation matters, and litigation, engaging external counsel when appropriate.
• Review marketing initiatives and related materials for legal and compliance considerations.
• Develop, maintain, and improve legal templates, processes, policies, and best practices.
• Deliver legal training and guidance to business stakeholders across the organization.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and special projects within the Legal Department.
• Work collaboratively with a high-performing international legal team to support business objectives across the Region Americas.
• Demonstrate Elekta's values, ethics, and quality standards in all aspects of work.
• Perform additional duties and projects assigned.

What You'll Bring

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Active membership and good standing with a state bar association.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant legal experience gained in a leading law firm, corporate legal department, or a combination of both.
• Strong knowledge of commercial contracting, corporate law, business transactions, and general commercial legal matters.
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent judgment with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to provide practical, solution-oriented legal advice.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively across all levels of an organization.
• Customer-focused mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong English language skills, both written and verbal.
• Litigation experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience within the medical device, healthcare, life sciences, or other regulated industries is a plus.
• Knowledge of healthcare or medical device regulations, including FDA and other applicable regulatory frameworks, is advantageous.

Additional Information

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time.
• This position is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

What You'll Get

• Opportunity to work with a proactive and supportive team
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 401k, paid Vacation and Holiday
• A health of additional benefits including wellness reimbursement, tuition reimbursement and flexible spending account
• Opportunity to work on cutting edge in medical advancementClose-knit company culture
• Upward mobility

EEO Statement

• We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status,or any otherprotected characteristic.
• Here at Elekta, you will make a difference. We are a MedTech company that provides software and hardware to hospitals and clinics all over the world.
• We have a responsibility toward our partners and customers to deliver solutions in a secure and sustainable way. Both when it comes to financial and environmental matters, but also for our employees to feel that they bring value, wherever in the organization they may work.