Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Division Counsel, Medical Device

What You’ll Work On

This position reports into the Medical Devices, DVP & Associate General Counsel. Reporting directly into this position are Directors/ Sr Counsel level attorneys with indirect staff to include other attorneys and paralegals. This role is responsible for mentoring, coaching and directing assigned attorneys and support staff; serves as a role model and as a champion of the legal department through work ethic, attitude, interpersonal skills and successful results. This role manages a legal department with full people management and budgetary responsibility, and plays a key role in selecting, recruiting and developing attorneys and support staff. Responsible for succession planning for individual department and legal division.

The position routinely advises General Counsel on business management of critical projects and provides advice and counsel to Division Vice Presidents and Officers. Recognized by these clients as both expert in substantive area and relied upon for individual advice. Manages legal department’s internal and external budgets. Serves as a recognized resource for both management and other attorneys on innovative ideas in highly complex areas of the law.

The Opportunity

This position will lead the legal department within on of Abbott’s Medical Device divisions. Key responsibilities are:

Identifies highly complex legal issues; recommends solutions and directs implementation of the resolution
Resolves highly complex legal matters in practice area independently
Leads cross-functional projects
Possesses in-depth knowledge of Abbott’s businesses and knowledge of the broader business impact
Keeps abreast of changes in laws that affect client areas
Regularly negotiates independently with customers, suppliers or government agencies on matters of strategic importance that affect a substantial portion of Abbott’s business or areas of significant importance to senior management
Selects and directs the work of outside counsel, defines project objectives and manages project
Identifies unmet needs and future legal issues and proactively proposes strategies to optimize outcomes and results for the company
Provides support and input to the General Counsel in the management of the Legal Division
Helps General Counsel develop overall legal strategy

Minimum Experience/Training Required

Minimum 12 years of experience practicing law in a highly regulated industry, ideally healthcare, with some knowledge of the manufacturer and/or provider legal landscape
Experience in device market/product/technology
Diverse exposure to, and understanding of, a broad range of technologies and medical issues
Knowledge and experience of legal issues that relate to corporate structure, transactional structure, intellectual property, anti-trust and litigation, including pre-litigation dispute and settlements
Demonstrated expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements relating to procurement, sales, licensing, marketing, co-promotion and research collaborations
Experience in advising and counseling clients on a range of business transactions and operational matter related to selling to health care professionals, retailers and consumers
Experience with mergers & acquisitions and general corporate matters is strongly preferred
Experience in personnel management in a matrix environment
Cross-cultural experience / knowledge is highly desirable
In addition to top-notch legal skills and a strong ethical center, excellent interpersonal, strategic thinking, communication and organizational skills

Minimum Education
Possess a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, demonstrate a strong academic background, and be admitted to a US state bar in good standing or have, or be able to obtain, appropriate licensure to practice law in California

The base pay for this position is $211,600.00 – $423,200.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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