Legal Counsel, Commercial Transactions (hybrid)

$120k to $172k

San Diego, CA, United StatesPosted Nov 6, 2026

Against the San Diego typical range

Job description

Position Summary

The Legal Counsel serves as the secondary legal counsel for the company, offering counsel on legal issues, creating effective guardrails within the organization, and participating in business development strategies for North and South America. The incumbent is responsible for driving effective legal relationships in all phases of commercial matters.

In addition, this position is responsible for assuring company compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes, rules and regulations.

Essential Duties

& Responsibilities Provide legal advice and guidance on commercial matters in the medical device industry Protect, preserve, and represent corporate interests under direction of the Associate General Counsel Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts Partner with business teams to support strategic initiatives while ensuring legal compliance Ensure contracts appropriately reflect business objectives while minimizing legal and financial risk Develop and maintain contract templates and standards Consult and advise on commercial legal matters (e.

g. contractual rights, customer licensing, corporate entity licensing, and regulatory matters, etc.) Conduct legal research to support business decisions and guard company against legal risks Keep abreast of legislative changes and ensure compliance with applicable healthcare, regulatory, and commercial laws Support internal stakeholders in managing disputes and escalations Work on special projects as they arise Knowledge & Skills Understanding of how legal issues affect organizations Ability to execute legal strategies and objectives Well-versed in business operations with strong financial acumen High degree of professional ethics and integrity Strong negotiation and communication skills Strong attention to detail Strong technical skills Ability to anticipate legal issues or risks Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced, rapid growth environment Minimum Qualifications, Education & Experience Must be at least 18 years of age Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required JD and current license to practice law required 1-5 years of experience in a legal role Experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or similarly regulated industry preferred Work Environment This position follows a remote work schedule, reporting to the company’s San Diego, CA or San Clemente, CA office from time to time depending on business needs (schedule subject to change based on business needs) This is largely a sedentary role.

This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. Typically requires travel 5-20% of the time Salary Range - $120,000 - $172,000 The salary range displayed represents the annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. The actual salary may vary [differ] based upon various factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, licensure/certifications, and geographic location.

ICU Medical provides a comprehensive total rewards package that includes: Competitive financial benefits, including a generous 401(k) match and (for eligible roles) our Annual Incentive Plan A wide range of benefit options at affordable rates Additional perks to assist employees with their work-life effectiveness, such as Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, and Tuition Reimbursement Additional information on health and welfare benefit offerings can be found at https://www.

icumed.com/about-us/careers/investing-in-your-future/ .

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