Contract Negotiator

Responsibilities

• Contract Drafting and Negotiation. Prepare, review, and negotiate complex customer contracts, including sales agreements for Intuitive's products and services. Act as a point of contact for digital, data, and privacy agreements, including Business Associate Agreements.
• Research. Stay updated on changes in the medical device industry affecting customer contracts. Provide recommendations and guidance based on industry best practices.
• Risk Management. Identify and escalate potential legal risks in contracts and collaborate with Legal to mitigate them. Manage risks and confirm compliance with company policies designed to operate within applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
• Law degree (JD) from an accredited law school or equivalent legal experience.
• 2+ years' experience with commercial contracts, or equivalent transferrable skillset from in-house or law firm setting.
• Working knowledge of contractual terms and conditions, HIPAA, data security, or data privacy regulations.
• Exceptional contract drafting and negotiation skills with a keen attention to detail, preferably commercial terms and conditions.
• Exceptional interest in commercial transactions, financial activities, and business decisions. Ready to work closely with a dynamic and energetic salesforce.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to handle complex contract issues and negotiations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including contract drafting skills. Exceptional interpersonal skills to work with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Proactive problem-solver, self-motivated with an exceptional work ethic, commitment to excellence, and ability to work autonomously.
• **Please note this role is required to be in office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursday in either our Sunnyvale, CA office or our Peachtree Corners, GA office.
• Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.
• Mandatory Notices
• U.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 employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.
• For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an ap

Additional Information

Primary Function of Position: The Contract Negotiator is key in Intuitive's commercial contracting. As the main communicator for sales contracts, the Contract Negotiator works with Intuitive's salesforce, leadership, internal management, over 10 departments, and customers for compliance and mitigation of risk in commercial contracts. The Contract Negotiator handles tasks like contract drafting, negotiating, and finalizing commercial contracts. This is done professionally in a high-pressure environment with tight deadlines.

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