Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
Smith+Nephew is seeking US Commercial Counsel to lead contract development and process improvements to add value to the enterprise and support a high performing culture.
What will you be doing?
Provision of legal advice, support and contracting services to US business units and functional teams with a focus on healthcare compliance, customer contract drafting/review and negotiation
Identify, manage and mitigate legal risk and opportunity in business activities within commercial projects – development of contract templates, playbooks and implementation of systems to support new healthcare/medtech product offerings and services
End to end contracting process development, management and continuous improvement for 1099s, Healthcare Systems, GPO/IDNs, Customer RFPs, rebate/pricing/consignment agreements and cross divisional arrangements
Development, automation and implementation of contracts and playbooks within US Commercial, including use of AI solutions (as applicable)
Legal support to functional teams (Finance, HR, Procurement, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Tax, Corporate, Compliance etc) as required
Supporting on M&A and integrations as required
Providing support for legal strategy, training, contract template development, key projects and initiatives as directed by the US Commercial Legal team
Such other projects as may be delegated by Senior Director Commercial Legal
What will you need to be successful?
JD/bachelor’s degree from a well-respected institution
Licensed with 5+ years of experience in a law firm/in house
Life sciences and broad commercial transactional experience preferred
Would suit a candidate who is seeking a high degree of responsibility and development of client base/practice
Fluent in written and spoken English
You. Unlimited
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.
Inclusion and Belonging- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging. Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/ ).
Life at Smith+Nephew: At Smith+Nephew, we care for one another professionally and personally. Find out more about inclusion, diversity and equity, flexibility, and wellbeing at work.
Other reasons why you will love it here!
Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement
Work/Life Balance: PTO, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service DayYour Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more
Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
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Smith & Nephew Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Smith & Nephew and has not been reviewed or approved by Smith & Nephew.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision plans are paired with a global mental‑health program for employees and families, indicating a robust core health package.
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Retirement Support — U.S. employees have access to a 401(k) with company contributions, and share plans complement long‑term savings.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous holiday, paid volunteering leave, and flexible work models point to broad time‑off options.
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What We Do
Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude, we work together to win.. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited. Please note: not all products referred to may be approved for use or available in all markets.
