Associate Division Counsel, PV

Stryker

. Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to business leaders across Stryker’s Peripheral Vascular division .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeIrvine • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $155,900 - $259,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements while providing strategic legal guidance in a highly regulated healthcare environment. Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to drive business strategy and operational improvements.

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JD And Admission To Practice Law In The United States8+ Years Of Professional Legal ExperienceExperience Supporting Mergers And AcquisitionsExperience In Highly Regulated Healthcare EnvironmentProven Success Influencing Outcomes Across Complex Organizations

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Hard Skills

Drafting Complex Commercial AgreementsNegotiating Contractual TermsLegal Compliance ReviewBusiness Process ImprovementStrategic Business Development

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingSolutions-Oriented SupportInfluencing OutcomesPartnering With Senior Leaders

Industry Keywords

HealthcareMedical DeviceLife SciencesPharmaceuticalClinical Trial Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to business leaders across Stryker’s Peripheral Vascular division
Help shape the legal, compliance, and operational framework supporting the growth and evolution of the Peripheral Vascular business
Support business strategy, integration and transformation initiatives
Independently draft, review, negotiate, and manage complex commercial agreements
Deliver practical, business-oriented legal guidance on high-impact matters
Build and maintain relationships with sales, finance, operations, and other stakeholders
Provide time-sensitive, solutions-oriented strategic support on matters with significant financial impact
Review advertising and marketing materials for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies
Negotiate contractual terms with customers
Partner with division leadership and cross-functional leaders to solve commercial, regulatory, and operational challenges

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD and admission to practice law in the United States
8+ years of professional legal experience
3+ years of law firm experience, ideally in private practice
Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, integrations, or strategic business development initiatives
Demonstrated ability to partner directly with senior business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders
Experience operating in a highly regulated healthcare, medical device, life sciences, or pharmaceutical environment
Experience leading change initiatives, organizational transformations, or business process improvements
Proven success influencing outcomes across complex matrixed organizations
Clinical background, including familiarity with clinical trial processes
Ability to work from the Irvine office 2+ days per week
Willingness to travel 10%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work flexibility
Opportunity to develop skills and experience for increased leadership responsibility within Stryker’s Legal organization
Equal opportunity employment protections