Legal Counsel – US Commercial (Austin, TX)

Life Unlimited. At Smith Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. Smith Nephew is seeking US Commercial Counsel to lead contract development and process improvements to add value to the enterprise and support a high performing culture. What will you be doing? Provision of legal advice, support and contracting services to US business units and functional teams with a focus on healthcare compliance, customer contract drafting/review and negotiation Identify, manage and mitigate legal risk and opportunity in business activities within commercial projects – development of contract templates, playbooks and implementation of systems to support new healthcare/medtech product offerings and services End to end contracting process development, management and continuous improvement for 1099s, Healthcare Systems, GPO/IDNs, Customer RFPs, rebate/pricing/consignment agreements and cross divisional arrangements Development, automation and implementation of contracts and playbooks within US Commercial, including use of AI solutions (as applicable) Legal support to functional teams (Finance, HR, Procurement, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Tax, Corporate, Compliance etc) as required Supporting on M&A and integrations as required Providing support for legal strategy, training, contract template development, key projects and initiatives as directed by the US Commercial Legal team Such other projects as may be delegated by Senior Director Commercial Legal What will you need to be successful? JD/bachelor’s degree from a well-respected institution Licensed with 5 years of experience in a law firm/in house Life sciences and broad commercial transactional experience preferred Would suit a candidate who is seeking a high degree of responsibility and development of client base/practice Fluent in written and spoken English You. Unlimited We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve. Inclusion and Belonging- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging. Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/ ). Life at Smith Nephew: At Smith Nephew, we care for one another professionally and personally. Find out more about inclusion, diversity and equity, flexibility, and wellbeing at work. Other reasons why you will love it here! Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement   Work/Life Balance: PTO, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day   Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500 annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles) Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more 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. Stay connected and receive alerts for jobs like this by joining our talent community. We're more than just a company - we're a community! Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day. Check our Glassdoor page for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You. Unlimited., life, culture, and benefits at S N. Explore our new website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer. Smith Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude we work together to win. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited. 165 years of pioneering innovation requires a relentless focus on what’s next. We’re focused on you. You’re what’s next...Ready to take your career to the next level? Join our talent community for access to new job opportunities. Sign up now!

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