The Assistant Legal Counsel will provide legal and strategic support for commercial operations of Stryker’s US selling divisions, working with sales personnel on a broad range of commercial sales matters, including sales agreements with group purchasing organizations, integrated delivery networks, and independent/single site hospitals. This position will draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements while supporting business partners and functional units on a broad range of matters, including legal and compliance issues consistent with laws, regulations, and Stryker policies.
This position offers a remote work flexibility within the US.
What you will do:
Draft and edit contracts and support various transactional matters through to conclusion related to Stryker’s US commercial sales contracting (including group purchasing organizations, integrated delivery networks, distributors, strategic accounts, professional service agreements, and local pricing agreements)
Act to support the Strategic Contracting Solutions Team and operations and commercial personnel within selling divisions to execute Stryker’s sell-side contract strategy
Possess knowledge with the law and basic understanding of the legal and regulatory framework concerning the sale and marketing of medical devices/technologies including matters related to anti-trust, fraud and abuse, HIPAA, and anti-kickback (including applicable safe harbors)
Responsible for many issues, prioritizing, and delivering timely results
Responsible for contributing solutions to problems which could have a significant impact on the company
Responsible for supporting other legal counsel on a multitude of issues and making decisions related to legal matters which could have a large financial impact on the company including areas involving litigations, intellectual property, compliance with laws, investigations, contracting, government relations, sales agreements, tender agreements, and supply or vendor relationships among others
Collaborates and communicates with colleagues, management, and outside counsel on issues related to commercial sales
What you need:
Required
Bachelor’s Degree required
Law Degree and admission to practice law in the U.S. required.
8+ years of professional work experience required
3+ years applicable experience required
Preferred
2+ fraud and abuse, anti-kickback experience is highly desirable
Direct work with Sales & Marketing professionals is beneficial
Experience within medical device, pharmaceuticals, or a related industry
$129,600 - $286,500 salary plus bonus eligible + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.
Posting date is December 9th, 2025
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