What you will do:
As our Associate Division Counsel Surgical Technologies you will serve as a trusted legal advisor and corporate generalist supporting the Surgical Technologies business units within the global Instruments division. You will partner closely with senior business leaders cross-functional stakeholders and external counsel to proactively manage a broad range of legal regulatory and compliance matters in a highly regulated medical device and healthcare technology environment.
You will bring a well-rounded legal background and a strong track record of influencing decision-making balancing legal risk with business objectives and enabling innovation while maintaining compliance. This role requires sound judgment executive-level communication skills and the ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks while driving practical business-focused solutions.
Responsible for providing legal advice related to multiple issues affecting the Stryker Surigcal Technologies business unit and making decisions related to legal matters which have a material impact on the business unit and company.
Independently draft review and negotiate on various types of commercial contracts including but not limited to Sales Services Software Subscription Repair Product Development Supply Non-Disclosure.
Partner with Compliance to advise on compliance issues to include matters related to interactions with healthcare professionals AdvaMed indirect channels investigations ethics and code of conduct violations company policy infractions US anti-kickback law FCPA and other anti-corruption laws.
Following and implementing internal processes.
Assist in managing dispute resolution including litigation.
Provide advice in a business development context.
Advise the business unit on all laws regulations and Stryker policies.
Work closely with all functional areas of Stryker across various businesses and geographies to include regulatory finance human resources operations supply chain manufacturing R&D sales and marketing.
Work with other Legal Centers of Expertise on issues that arise to effectively support the business.
Collaborate and communicate with colleagues management and outside counsel as needed.
Address other requests for legal support and advice as required and appropriate.
What you need:
Required:
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar
10 years of related professional experience is needed to be a successful candidate.
10 years of experience advising on a wide range of matters to include contracts regulatory compliance risk management and commercial transactions.
Preferred:
Medical industry experience is preferred.
Demonstrated experience advising on or ensuring compliance with the AdvaMed Code of Ethics and federal and state anti-kickback requirements preferred.
Prefer prior experience on a leadership team is strongly preferred.
$149300 - $329000 salary plus bonus eligible benefits. Individual pay is based on skills experience and other relevant factors.
Job Posted December 16 2025.
Travel Percentage: 30%Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race ethnicity color religion sex gender identity sexual orientation national origin disability or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability.Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.Required Experience:
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