Senior Corporate Counsel – Contracts

Tandem Diabetes Care

. Provide legal support for the Company’s global contracts and commercial affairs .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $225,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract law and legal support for commercial agreements, with a strong focus on compliance with privacy laws and regulatory requirements. Proven ability to provide strategic legal advice and risk mitigation in complex commercial transactions within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotech sectors.

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Law Degree (JD)10+ Years Legal ExperienceIn-House Experience in Medical Device or PharmaceuticalContract Law ExpertiseFamiliarity with HIPAA, CCPA, GDPR

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingContract NegotiationLegal Risk AssessmentRegulatory ComplianceProcess ImprovementDocument ManagementLegal ResearchCommercial AgreementsInternational Operations SupportInternal Controls Implementation

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationIndependent OperationPrioritization SkillsHigh Integrity and Ethics

Certifications & Qualifications

California State Bar LicenseIn-House Counsel Registration (if applicable)

Industry Keywords

Medical DevicePharmaceuticalBiotechFalse Claims ActAnti-Kickback StatuteFood Drug and Cosmetic ActPrivacy LawFederal RegulationsState RegulationsContractual Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal support for the Company’s global contracts and commercial affairs
Draft, negotiate, and interpret a broad range of company agreements
Provide legal and business advice for commercial and operational agreements, including non-disclosure, software, SaaS, services, consulting, marketing, supply, manufacturing, distribution, collaboration, partnership, development, and clinical trial agreements
Advise key decision-makers in contract negotiations and business arrangements
Identify business and legal risks and propose risk mitigation strategies and creative solutions
Provide legal support for expanding international operations
Develop, implement, and administer process improvements and systems for Legal department responsibilities
Monitor contract covenants, expirations, and renewals monthly with contract administrators
Improve training and communications relating to Legal department procedures
Collaborate cross-functionally with regulatory, purchasing, R&D, finance, quality, IT, corporate and business development teams
Identify, recommend, and implement internal controls for approvals of contractual commitments
Support document requests from financial advisors and internal audit teams
Manage outside counsel as needed
Maintain confidentiality of Legal Department communications and documentation
Ensure contractual compliance with company policies, privacy laws, and legal and regulatory requirements including HIPAA, CCPA, GDPR, EU/UK MDR, and FDA regulations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Law degree (JD or equivalent) with excellent academic credentials
License to practice in the state of California, or licensed in another state and registered as In-House Counsel in California
10+ years of relevant legal experience with complex commercial transactions
Preferably at least 2 years of in-house experience with a medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotech company
Significant experience with and breadth of knowledge related to contract law
Familiarity with the federal False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, and Food Drug and Cosmetic Act
Familiarity with general privacy law
Working understanding of international, federal, and state rules and regulations applicable to medical device companies
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to operate independently and prioritize effectively while handling substantial and diverse work volume
High level of integrity supported by sound judgment and ethics
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus
Medical, dental, and vision benefits available the first day
Health savings accounts
Flexible spending accounts
11 paid holidays per year
Unlimited PTO
401(k) plan with company match
Employee Stock Purchase plan
Equipment provided
Virtual training
Employee well-being support
Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace