Employment Legal Counsel

Company Description

At 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.

As 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.

Intuitive 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.

Passionate 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.

Join 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.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position

The position will provide advice and counsel on a broad range of employment-related matters, conduct legal research and writing, manage employment legal issues and risks and support legal interventions, support, oversee, and / or conduct legal employment investigations as assigned, This position will support, collaborate with, and provide guidance to employees at all levels, organizational leaders, HR and multiple enabling functions.

Work will be conducted in alignment with company compliance objectives and adhering to all policies and values. This position requires deep familiarity with and working knowledge of employment laws and regulations federally, and throughout the US, particularly California and Georgia.

This position will also support global employment matters as assigned and international experience or interest is highly preferred.

Essential Job Duties

• Monitor changes in employment laws and regulations and advise on necessary updates to company policies and practices.
• Advise on employment issues, including hiring, performance management, disciplinary actions, terminations, restructures, and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Provide guidance on workplace investigations and conduct workplace investigations as needed or assigned.
• Provide guidance on HR employee lifecycle and employee relations matters.
• Support response to employee escalations and employment demand letters.
• Conduct training sessions on employment law topics and company policies.
• Support employment litigation team and / or manage litigation, as assigned, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination disputes.
• Legal research and writing in support of proactive risk mitigation or issue support.
• Continuously evaluate and update relevant processes and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with other members of the legal team and cross-functional departments to support the company’s overall business objectives.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, providing clear and practical legal advice.
• Ability to communicate and work productively with external and opposing counsel.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5 to 7 years employment legal experience, and preferably experience in high-technology or medical device industry.
• Deep familiarity with and working knowledge of employment laws and regulations federally, and throughout the US, particularly California and Georgia.
• Strong legal research, writing and oral communication skills.
• High level of integrity and professional ethics.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to build effective working relationships across the organization.
• Exceptional organizational skills, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously within a rapidly changing and work under tight deadlines.
• Proven track record of successful negotiations and mediations
• Ability to develop and implement cross-functional processes.
• Active membership in good standing the Bar of residence.

Required Education and Training

Minimum JD degree from an ABA accredited law school

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Several years of law firm experience preferred.
• Familiarity with employment litigation and advocacy a plus.
• Global employment law experience or significant interest in global employment law experience.

Additional Information

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.

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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.

EEO and AA Policy

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications.

The target salary ranges are listed.

Base Salary Range Region 1 : $160,700 - $231,300

Base Salary Range Region 2 : $136,600 - $196,600

Shift : Day

Travel : 10% of the time

Workplace Type : Set Schedule - This job will be onsite weekly, the percentage of onsite work will be defined by the leader.