Associate Division Counsel – Sports Medicine

Stryker

Associate Division Counsel responsible for managing legal matters for Sports Medicine at Stryker. Serving as strategic partner and providing legal guidance across various operations and functions

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado, Florida, Missouri, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $155,900 - $311,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal analysis, contract negotiation, and risk assessment while effectively communicating complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders. Proven ability to build collaborative relationships and provide strategic legal counsel in a fast-paced business environment.

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Juris Doctor (J.D.) DegreeLegal ExperienceContract Drafting and NegotiationLegal Risk AssessmentCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Legal AnalysisContract ManagementCompliance AdvisingLegal ResearchNegotiationRegulatory MattersIntellectual PropertyData Privacy and SecurityLitigationCommercial Agreements

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCollaborationIntegrityAccountabilityJudgment

Certifications & Qualifications

Active License to Practice Law

Industry Keywords

Healthcare ProfessionalsBusiness UnitEnterprise GovernanceStrategic ContractingCross-Functional Stakeholders

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a strategic business partner and advisor to the Sports Medicine Business Unit.
Effectively communicate with leadership at all levels of the organization, bringing in feedback and gaining alignment from a wide range of functions
Provide timely analysis and counsel on a diverse range of legal issues
Independently draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a variety of agreements (e.g., sales, services, supply, distribution, consulting, clinical study, non-disclosure, employment, and other commercial arrangements)
Analyze and provide clear and concise guidance on laws, rules, regulations, and Stryker policies as necessary, including with respect to the company’s interactions with healthcare professionals
Collaborate with lawyers and other professionals from Stryker’s Centers of Expertise to manage a variety of significant matters (e.g., strategic contracting, data privacy and security, intellectual property, litigation, employment, and regulatory matters)
Provide pragmatic and business-relevant assessments of legal risk and exhibit the ability to effectively communicate legal risk to non-legal professionals
Exercise excellent judgment in identifying and escalating issues to management
Support the overall objectives of the Sports Medicine Business Unit and Enterprise Governance Department
Collaborate and communicate with colleagues, management, business partners, and outside counsel
Assist on other matters as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and admission to practice law.
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and ability to maintain good standing.
Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, including advising business leaders on complex legal and compliance matters.
Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing a broad range of commercial agreements.
Proven ability to assess legal risk and provide practical, business-oriented legal advice in a fast-paced environment.
Experience building strong, collaborative relationships with cross-functional stakeholders and senior business leaders.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, legal research, contract drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
Demonstrated commitment to integrity, ethics, accountability, and sound professional judgment.
Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to non-legal audiences.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities