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About the Role

Serve as a trusted legal advisor to the US Advanced Wound Management (AWM) business, providing practical, business-oriented legal support for commercial strategy, customer contracting, sales and marketing initiatives, pricing, reimbursement, market access, distribution, and go-to-market activities. This high-impact role involves partnering closely with various business functions to support decision-making in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted commercial legal advisor to the US Advanced Wound Management (AWM) business.
Support commercial strategy, customer engagement, product and service initiatives, market access, reimbursement, pricing, distribution, specialty pharmacy, and channel management.
Provide practical, business-oriented guidance on commercial programs and healthcare regulatory considerations.
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of AWM commercial agreements.
Support Federal Contracting, corporate transaction, dispute-related, and other commercial matters.
Support diligence, execution, and integration of US AWM aspects of strategic initiatives and corporate transactions.
Develop, improve, and promote consistent use of commercial contracting resources.
Design and deliver training, process guidance, and practical tools for Legal and business teams.
Manage external counsel support and related budgets.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Licensed and in good standing to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction.
8+ years of relevant legal experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or both.
Experience advising life sciences, healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical device, or other regulated commercial businesses preferred.
Strong working knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations relevant to commercial activities in a regulated life sciences environment.
Interest in a role with meaningful client contact, senior business partnership, and responsibility for developing practical legal solutions.
Fluent in written and spoken English.
Strong legal, analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and advise senior business leaders.
Strong business acumen and interest in understanding commercial strategy and organizational priorities.
Collaborative working style and ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.
Ability to communicate complex legal and business issues clearly, concisely, and practically.
Self-motivated, solutions-oriented, and comfortable managing competing priorities, ambiguity, and time-sensitive matters.
Strong time management skills and ability to work within tight deadlines.
Curiosity and interest in improving the delivery of in-house legal services.

Skills

Legal advisory
Commercial strategy support
Customer contracting
Sales and marketing support
Pricing and reimbursement
Market access
Distribution support
Go-to-market activities
Healthcare regulatory compliance
Contract drafting and negotiation
Federal Contracting
Corporate transactions
Diligence and integration
Training and process guidance
External counsel management
Budget management
Analytical skills
Communication skills
Presentation skills
Independent work
Sound judgment
Business acumen
Collaboration
Relationship building
Problem-solving
Time management
Managing competing priorities
Ambiguity management
Time-sensitive matter management

Location

Work Type

Hybrid Work Model

Experience Level

Senior
8+ years of relevant legal experience

Education Level

Juris Doctor degree
Licensed to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction

Salary/Compensations

$150,250 - $246,813 USD annually

Benefits

Competitive bonus
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Medical leave programs
Parental leave
Generous PTO
Paid company holidays
8 hours of volunteer time annually
Wellness offerings
EAP
401k Matching Program
401k Plus Program
Discounted Stock Options
Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off
Flex Holidays
Paid Community Service Day
Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually)
Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
Discounts on fitness clubs
Discounts on travel

About the Company

Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company that designs and manufactures technology to help people perform at their fullest potential.
The company's culture is built on Care, Collaboration, and Courage.
Smith+Nephew is committed to innovation and developing exciting technologies.

Equal Opportunity

Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.