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.