Sr Mgr, Corporate Counsel - Edwards Lifesciences

Trusted/legal standards business partners serving as guardians of EW assets and reputation while advancing solutions for the benefit of all stakeholders.


Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal guidance to the company including providing direction and guidance on project teams to execute tactical projects and/or initiatives (such guidance may include/require conducting legal research; recommending courses of action; reviewing, drafting, and negotiating agreements; reviewing and interpreting legislation; managing litigation; patent application drafting, prosecution, invention disclosure research, trademark clearance analysis, and executing subject matter specific projects)

• Provide feedback and guidance to staff on assignments and assigned areas

• Provide routine legal guidance to other attorneys in department

• Other incidental duties


Education and Experience:

Juris Doctor or equivalent in Law degree Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school, 4 years years experience Legal/business Required and

Other: Relevant industry experience (e.g., medical device, pharmaceuticals, etc.) or in highly regulated environments Required


Additional Skills:

• Excellent analytical, detail-oriented and information seeking skills

• Excellent organization and time management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives

• Recognized as an expert in own area within legal discipline

• Expert understanding of related aspects of legal processes and/or systems

• Strict attention to detail

• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Must demonstrate to Legal Standards

• Represent leadership on projects within a specific area interfacing with project managers and legal team

• Consult in project setting within specific area

• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control


Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.


For California (CA), the base pay range for this position is $142,000 to $201,000 (highly experienced).


The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.


Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.


COVID Vaccination Requirement


Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.