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Anteris Technologies · 4 hours ago

Senior Corporate Counsel

Eagan, Minnesota, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Anteris Technologies is a global structural heart company dedicated to revolutionizing cardiac care. The Senior Corporate Counsel will play a pivotal role in shaping the legal and compliance foundation of the company, leading complex contracting initiatives and advising on a diverse portfolio of legal matters.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical

Responsibilities

Draft and negotiate complex business agreements, including services, consulting, manufacturing, supply chain, confidentiality, and clinical trial agreements

Drive efficiency and effectiveness in legal processes, including updates to standard-form contracts and related templates

Serve as an escalation point for contract-related questions, providing clear legal guidance to business partners and analysts to advance agreements

Provide high-quality legal advice and act as a trusted strategic partner to internal stakeholders, balancing business objectives with legal risk and compliance

Prepare contract memoranda, summaries, or revisions outlining key requirements and obligations

Proactively engage with internal teams to understand business needs and develop sound, commercially aligned contracts

Identify terms and conditions requiring escalation to the General Counsel

Provide post-execution support, including legal guidance on contract interpretation, obligations, and enforcement

Review and advise on promotional and non-promotional materials—including marketing collateral, scientific exchange, digital media, and disease-state education—ensuring compliance with FDA, FTC, and other applicable regulations

Collaborate with regulatory, clinical, and other cross-functional partners to evaluate a broad range of materials, providing clear verbal and written guidance

Respond proactively to stakeholder inquiries, identifying legal issues, requesting additional information as needed, and offering actionable recommendations

Proactively identify the need for corporate policies, SOPs, and guidance documents to support legal and regulatory compliance

Assist in developing and maintaining the company’s compliance framework, including compliance policies and related documentation

Conduct in-depth legal research on complex medical device laws and emerging legal trends, including case law analysis

Identify opportunities to improve business processes and propose practical solutions

Advise internal stakeholders on transactional and general corporate matters

Manage outside counsel effectively to support business needs and control costs

Assist with pre-litigation and litigation matters as needed

Support the General Counsel with additional projects and responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

J.D.State bar admission8+ years legal experienceMedical device law knowledgeContract negotiation skillsRegulatory compliance knowledgeAnalytical skillsProject ownershipCommunication skillsConflict resolutionCritical thinking

Required

J.D. and active admission to at least one U.S. state bar, in good standing

8+ years of legal experience, preferably in-house, with exposure to the medical device or healthcare industries

Strong knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to global medical device manufacturers, including commercial law, FDA regulatory law, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, U.S. fraud and abuse laws, false claims laws, privacy laws (GDPR, HIPAA), and regulations governing advertising, marketing, and interactions with healthcare professionals

Experience reviewing and analyzing medical device or healthcare-related educational and marketing materials

Proven ability to draft, redline, review, and negotiate contracts independently

Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence, build relationships, and earn credibility quickly across global teams with competing priorities

Demonstrated ability to take ownership of projects and consistently meet deadlines and quality standards

Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify and define problems, gather and evaluate information, assess risk, and provide practical, business-oriented recommendations in complex or ambiguous situations

Ability to navigate diverse and complex legal issues and develop reasonable, innovative solutions; must be proactive, resourceful, and commercially minded

Skilled in managing and resolving conflict effectively while advancing projects to completion and delivering superior service to internal stakeholders and external partners

Excellent critical thinking, organizational, and technical capabilities

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, including staff, contractors, and business stakeholders

Self-starter who can work independently under pressure, prioritize multiple initiatives, and maintain high standards of accuracy and quality

Ability to anticipate emerging legal needs and propose solutions to optimize outcomes for the company

Demonstrated discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive, confidential, and proprietary information