Remote Medical Device Counsel - Contracts & Compliance

Canon USA & Affiliates; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 133,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc. is seeking a Counsel to provide strategic legal counsel to CMSU on commercial, regulatory, and compliance matters.

The role involves drafting and negotiating complex contracts, reviewing proposals and marketing materials, and guiding governance and policy development. You will collaborate across functions, manage outside counsel on litigation, and support privacy, employment, and healthcare compliance initiatives.

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 employment law incl. termination, benefits, and leaves of absence.
• Knowledge of healthcare laws incl. Anti‑Kickback, FCA, HIPAA, Open Payments.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial contracts, including customer, business development, research, consulting, vendor and supplier agreements.
• Review and advise on materials submitted in response to RFPs.
• Review marketing collateral for compliance with Truth in Advertising principles and regulatory requirements.
• Advise on approvals for commercial sponsorships and educational grants.
• Manage litigation and pre-litigation matters, primarily with outside counsel.
• Draft and review policies concerning healthcare compliance and other company policies.
• Provide legal advice on healthcare compliance, employment law, and privacy.
• Create and conduct training on legal and compliance matters.
• Conduct legal research on issues impacting the company and subsidiaries.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal research

Regulatory compliance

Contract drafting

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

State Bar membership

Job description

Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc. is seeking a Counsel to provide strategic legal counsel to CMSU on commercial, regulatory, and compliance matters.

The role involves drafting and negotiating complex contracts, reviewing proposals and marketing materials, and guiding governance and policy development. You will collaborate across functions, manage outside counsel on litigation, and support privacy, employment, and healthcare compliance initiatives.