Description:

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:
Helps lead the company's litigation strategy and effectively manages all aspects of legal disputes and litigation matters, including management of outside counsel. Provides internal direction and leadership to non-lawyer and lawyer professionals regarding legal matters.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Responsible for managing and overseeing company litigation and disputed matters, including commercial, product liability, employment, antitrust, bankruptcy, and federal and state regulatory inquiries
Develop and implement litigation and risk management strategies that align with Intuitive's objectives
Serve as a strategic advisor to legal and business leadership, delivering clear counsel on litigation exposure, risk, and dispute resolution
Select, manage, and evaluate external legal counsel and external counsel budget to ensure high-quality and efficient representation
Oversight of dispute and litigation management, including document and discovery management
Work collaboratively with the legal department on a variety of legal matters

Qualifications:
Skill/Job Requirements:

At least 8 years of litigation experience, preferably some experience with the medical device industry or highly regulated industries
Strong writing and communication skills
Significant trial and arbitration experience
Track record managing complex, high-stakes litigation in global organizations with expertise across multiple legal areas
Law firm experience; additional in-house experience preferred
Ability to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways
Exceptional organizational skills, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
Highly professional, considerate, and motivated to work independently
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously within a rapidly changing environment
Ability to develop and implement cross-functional processes
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work proactively to meet internal and external deadline demands
JD degree
Admission to the Bar of at least one US jurisdiction
Some travel required

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 Opportunity 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.

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.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government's licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee's start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.

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 compensation ranges are listed.

Base Compensation Range Region 1: $262,900 USD - $394,300 USD
Base Compensation Range Region 2: $223,400 USD - $335,200 USD
Shift: Day
Workplace Type: Set Schedule - This job will be onsite weekly, the percentage of onsite work will be defined by the leader.