JD from an accredited US law school; active bar membership in at least one US jurisdiction.
5 to 7 years of experience in legal roles, ideally a mix of law firm and in-house environments.
Strong knowledge of commercial and contract law with an ability to provide actionable advice.
Excellent interpersonal skills with a collaborative, hands-on approach.
Ability to navigate and operate in a matrixed, international organization effectively.
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial and operational agreements.
Provide practical legal advice to stakeholders in multiple business functions.
Assess and mitigate legal risks related to contracts and regulatory issues.
Collaborate with commercial leadership on market strategies and contracting models.
Assist with US healthcare compliance, specifically regarding Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
Support governance matters for the organization's legal entities.
Foster relationships across functions to understand products and market dynamics.
Enhance legal processes and manage external counsel as required.
Benefits
Hybrid working arrangements available.
Opportunity to support global operations and engage with cross-functional teams.
Potential for some domestic and international travel to enhance collaboration.
Full Job Description
Requistion ID: 83847
Corporate Counsel, Healthcare
Charlotte, NC or Braselton, GA Metro Area
The Opportunity
This is a high-impact in-house counsel role supporting Wellspect's US and global commercial and operational legal needs. You will serve as a trusted legal business partner to cross-functional stakeholders, providing pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice on commercial, regulatory, and operational matters. The role operates within a matrixed structure with close collaboration across Dentsply Sirona's Corporate Legal organization and senior Wellspect legal and business leadership.
Location
This position is based in the Charlotte, NC or Atlanta, GA metro area. Hybrid working arrangements are available. Some domestic and international travel may be required.
Key Responsibilities
Drafts, reviews, and negotiates a broad range of commercial and operational agreements, including customer, distributor, supplier, services, technology, development, and manufacturing agreements.
Provides practical, solution-oriented legal advice to business stakeholders across commercial, supply chain, R&D, quality, and operations functions.
Advise on legal risk assessment and mitigation, including contract risk, regulatory considerations, and cross-border commercial issues.
Partners with commercial leadership to support go-to-market strategies, pricing and contracting models, distributor arrangements, and strategic initiatives.
Supports US healthcare regulatory and compliance matters, including issues relating to Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, anti-kickback statutes, the False Claims Act, and applicable federal and state healthcare regulations.
Supports corporate governance matters for Wellspect's legal entities, including maintenance of corporate records, subsidiary management, and coordination with Corporate Legal on governance initiatives.
Builds strong cross-functional relationships and maintain a working understanding of Wellspect's products, customers, and market environment.
Supports the development, improvement, and implementation of legal processes, templates, and standards to drive efficiency and consistency.
Manages and coordinates external counsel and other advisors as needed.
Required Qualifications
JD from an accredited US law school; active bar membership in good standing in at least one US jurisdiction.
5 to 7 years of post-qualification legal experience in a law firm, in-house role, or combination of both.
Strong foundation in commercial and contract law, with the ability to work independently and deliver clear, actionable advice.
Collaborative, pragmatic, and hands-on mindset with excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
Comfortable operating in a matrixed, international organization with a high degree of autonomy and accountability.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the healthcare, medical device, or life sciences industry is strongly preferred.
Experience advising on FDA-regulated products or medical device regulatory matters.
Prior in-house experience at a multinational company or significant international law firm exposure.
About Dentsply Sirona
Dentsply Sirona is an American dental equipment maker and dental consumables producer that markets its products in over 120 countries. The company was formed through the merger of the dental equipment maker DENTSPLY International and the dental products manufacturer Sirona Dental Systems. Dentsply Sirona's products include dental implants, orthodontic appliances, endodontic instruments, and imaging systems. The company's revenue in 2020 was $3.9 billion.
