Our client, an innovative, mission-driven, medical technology, publicly-traded corporation is seeking a Lead Counsel to report to the General Counsel and serve as a key partner to leadership and operational teams. The role will primarily focus on both commercial and pre-commercial contracting, especially clinical contracting, while also providing broad support across corporate, litigation, employment, and compliance matters. The organization is in a growth phase, with its first commercial product for surgery recently launched in the United States and multiple products in development and a strong global clinical trials pipeline.

Ideal Candidate

• J.D. degree and active legal bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5–8 years of combined law firm and in-house experience—strong preference for candidates with medical device or life sciences backgrounds.
• Demonstrated expertise in drafting, negotiating, and managing complex contracts; familiarity with U.S. and international partnering, clinical contracting or commercial contracting would be highly valued.
• Broad-based legal experience in litigation, employment, compliance, FDA law, and corporate governance.
• Comfortable in a lean team setting, adept at balancing both strategic and hands-on work, and committed to delivering practical, business-first legal advice.

Core Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a range of commercial agreements, with a primary initial focus on clinical trial contracts.
• Provide legal guidance on a wide range of domestic and international commercial and pre-commercial matters, including regulatory complexities.
• Support corporate governance, compliance initiatives, employment matters, and risk management.
• Partner cross-functionally to align legal and business strategies.
• Design, refine, and implement contract management tools and legal workflows to improve efficiency.

This hybrid position is located in Hayward, California with flexible scheduling options. The anticipated base salary range is $220,000–$250,000, with total compensation including bonus and equity opportunities.

Our client is committed to improving patient lives through safe, innovative technology. This role offers the chance to contribute to emerging medical capabilities while playing an essential role in enabling product development and commercial success.

Solutus is the exclusive search partner on this hiring initiative. Resumes sent directly to the client will be forwarded to us for review and evaluation.