Senior 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 Senior Legal Counsel offers legal advice on Intuitive's Corporate, SEC and ESG initiatives by collaborating with various departments worldwide. The position will support corporate governance projects and compliance, including Board of Directors support. They review and prepare internal and external ESG and SEC reports. The role involves advising on environmental and corporate regulations, as well as new legal trends.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Give advice on corporate law, SEC reporting, and ESG requirements to internal stakeholders. Identify risks and suggest solutions. Stay updated on global regulations and best practices.
• Provide guidance on corporate governance, compliance with SEC regulations, Nasdaq listing requirements, and various financial filings. Includes advising on board and committee matters, annual reports, proxy statements, 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, ESG reports, Section 16 compliance, and more.
• Ensure open and effective lines of communication and information reporting at all levels of the organization on key ESG topics.
• Offer advice and guidance on SEC Climate Disclosure Rules, SASB Standards, Carbon Disclosure Project, CSRD, REACH, RoHS Directive, California Proposition 65, and emerging chemicals.
• Assist in environmental, sustainability, and other ESG issues in responses to public tenders and government contracting on a global basis, particularly in the EU.
• Provide advice on core sustainability topics including waste, water, energy, and climate, as well as global ESG frameworks.
• Direct or support risk assessments, audit activities, third-party relationship management, due diligence, internal investigations, and remediation activities on corporate, securities, and ESG topics.

Qualifications

Skills and Job Requirements:

• BS/BA and JD degree required.
• Minimum 5 to 10 years legal and compliance experience, preferably with public companies.
• Prior experience advising public companies on the Exchange Act, Securities Act, and Nasdaq listing requirements.
• Strong understanding of U.S. and international environmental laws, such as SEC Climate Disclosures, EPA regulations, California Climate regulations, EU Directive on Sustainability Reporting, and other ESG regulations.
• Ability to strategize to solve issues efficiently and build relationships with senior management and other departments. This includes Supply Chain, RA/QA, Legal, and HR, while handling changing priorities.
• Exceptional organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously within a rapidly changing environment.
• Exceptional writing, presentation, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to develop and implement cross-functional processes.
• Some travel will be required.
• The preference is for candidates that can come to the Sunnyvale, CA or Peachtree, GA offices, as needed.

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 Employer. We provide equal