Description:

Location: Metro Atlanta We offer a hybrid work schedule, and our office is in Norcross, GA

At Mölnlycke, we're on a mission to advance performance in healthcare. As a global leader in medical solutions, our products and services enhance the lives of patients and professionals in 100+ countries.

We're currently seeking Legal Counsel to be a key advisor for Mölnlycke's business with a primary focus on the Americas, ensuring compliance, mitigating risk, and enabling commercial success. Our team is built on a foundation of collaboration, humility, and mutual support, creating the kind of authentic culture that empowers people to do their best work every day. We're looking for a strategic legal mind, trusted advisor, and collaborative problem-solver to help us protect and enable our business across the Americas as well as the globe. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, international matters and shape legal strategy in a dynamic healthcare environment.

What You'll Do:
  • Lead Contracting: Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (distribution, pricing, GPO, NDAs, vendor contracts).
  • Support Clinical Studies: Manage clinical trial agreements and related documentation (MedTech/pharma experience a plus).
  • Employment Law Expertise: Advise on U.S. employment matters and handle minor disputes to reduce external legal spend.
  • Compliance & Marketing: Ensure adherence to AdvaMed Code, FCPA, and review marketing materials for regulatory compliance.
  • Risk Management: Provide practical, business-focused solutions to minimize legal exposure.
  • Global Collaboration: Work on cross-border matters and support legal needs beyond the Americas and strongly contribute to the global Legal team based at our HQ in Gothenburg, Sweden.
  • Process Improvement: Partner with Commercial teams to streamline contracting and develop tools for efficiency.

Compensation & Benefits:
Offers of employment consider various factors, including experience, education, location, and role-specific requirements.

Beyond competitive pay, Mölnlycke Health Care offers comprehensive benefits and fosters a supportive, inclusive culture that prioritizes employee well-being and professional growth. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life harmony.
  • Medical, dental and vision plans are available from your first day of employment and provide extensive coverage through multiple options so you can find the right fit for you and your family.
  • Financial benefits include a robust 401(k) plan with company match, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, life insurance and both flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
  • Mölnlycke offers generous paid time off, paid parental leave, an Employee Assistance Program and lifestyle perks like discounted access to entertainment and travel.

Join us and experience a workplace where your contributions are valued, and your career can thrive!

Qualifications & Experience:
  • Education & License: J.D. from an accredited law school; admitted to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
  • 6+ years of legal experience (3+ years at a top-tier law firm; remainder in-house).
  • Strong background in commercial contracting; MedTech or pharma industry experience preferred.
  • Languages: English fluency required. Spanish or Portuguese strongly preferred; French is a plus.
  • Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
  • High integrity and confidence to influence stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
  • Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset.
  • Strong business acumen and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Our approach to diversity and inclusion
At Molnlycke, diversity is not just a vision, but our strength. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that values and celebrates the power of diversity. At the heart of our commitment is the belief that diversity fuels innovation, creativity, and problem-solving. We invite you to be a part of a team where authenticity is embraced and every employee, regardless of background or any other traits, experiences a true sense of belonging. Your attitude, drive, enthusiasm, and eagerness to learn are just as important to us as the requirements for the role.

About Mölnlycke
Mölnlycke is a world-leading medical products and solutions company that equips healthcare professionals to achieve the best patient, clinical, and economic outcomes. Our business is organized into four business areas Wound Care, Operating Room Solutions, Gloves, and Antiseptics. Customer centricity, sustainability, and digitalization are at the heart of everything we do.

Mölnlycke employs around 8,400 people.

The company headquarters are in Gothenburg, Sweden, and we operate in more than 100 countries worldwide. Since 2007, the company has been part of Investor AB, an engaged owner of high-quality, global companies that were founded by the Wallenberg family in 1916