Legal Counsel

ulliWays of Working: Set Schedule - This job will be onsite weekly, the percentage of onsite work will be defined by the leader. /liliEmployee Type: Employee /liliGlobal Job Level (HCM): Professional 3 (9) /li /ulh3Company Description /h3pAt Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints. /ppAs a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare’s hardest challenges and advance what is possible. /ppIntuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere—we strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves. /ppPassionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture—our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long‑term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential. /ppJoin a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let’s advance the world of minimally invasive care. /ph3Job Description /h3pbPrimary Function of Position: /b /ppWithin Intuitive, EMEA Legal acts as an enabling function to: /pulliActively support the business in pursuit of sustainable goals. /liliStand for a culture of ethics, care and responsibility. /liliEmpower surgeons to serve patients /li /ulpbRoles and Responsibilities: /b /ppBased at Intuitive’s European headquarters in Aubonne, Switzerland, the Legal Counsel reports to the Assistant General Counsel, supports EMEA activities within Intuitive’s matrixed organization and is currently required to work on‑site at least three days per week. /ppIn this role, the Legal Counsel will be responsible for the following key areas and activities: /pulliIndependently draft, review and negotiate redlines to nondisclosure agreements (NDAs), escalating material or non‑standard issues to the Assistant General Counsel as appropriate. Develop and maintain approved alternative language and playbook guidance to support efficient and consistent negotiations. /liliIndependently manage and support corporate secretarial and governance matters in coordination with the Corporate Governance Team, including the establishment of new entities annual compliance requirements for Intuitive’s European entities, and collaboration with internal stakeholders and external counsel. Exercising sound judgment in handling day‑to‑day matters, escalating legal or strategic issues to the Assistant General Counsel as appropriate. Provide support for corporate governance and annual compliance matters in other jurisdictions, as required. /liliProvide legal oversight of the EMEA Signatory Matrix SOP, including advising stakeholders on signatory authority, supporting implementation and training, and coordinating updates to promote consistent application across EMEA. /liliProvide legal support for standard EMEA programs, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements such as Academic Collaboration Agreements in partnership with Sales, Marketing and other relevant stakeholders. /liliReview and advise on advertising and promotional materials and activities across EMEA to support compliance with applicable laws, regulations, industry codes and internal policies, escalating significant or novel issues as appropriate, in coordination and collaboration with the Associate General Counsel, Regulatory Law. /liliSpearhead the development and adoption of AI tools in/by EMEA Commercial Legal /li /ulh3Qualifications /h3pbRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Experience: /b /pulliQualified lawyer with 5+ years of relevant professional experience, including experience in corporate law. /liliFluency in English, Intuitive’s working language; proficiency in German and/or French is an advantage, and proficiency in other European languages is welcome. /liliExperience supporting multinational corporate groups and working effectively in complex, matrixed and evolving global organizations. /liliStrong legal drafting, project management and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work cross‑functionally, manage competing priorities across jurisdictions and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. /liliDemonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment and maintain composure, resilience and effectiveness under sustained pressure, including when managing urgent and competing priorities. /liliKnowledge of the laws, regulations, industry codes and best practices governing the advertising and promotion of healthcare products in Europe, including comparative advertising, scientific communications, and interactions with healthcare organizations and healthcare professionals. /liliAbility to work effectively in a diverse, inclusive and international environment. /liliWillingness to travel occasionally within the region and internationally. /liliAbility to work onsite in accordance with the applicable set schedule, currently three days per week. /li /ulp#LI-Hybrid /ph3Additional Information /h3pIntuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws. /ppWe will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws. /ppU.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employeeswho are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status. /ppCertain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process). /ppFor any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’sstart date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. /ppThis position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending onbr/business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills.br/Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and thebr/candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr