Corporate Counsel – Commercial

Overview

About Us. How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 177 years?! Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the ever changing environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change.

We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone. Make a difference, come join the team!

The Corporate Counsel – Commercial will join the legal team at Carl Zeiss Vision Inc., supporting a broad range of commercial contracting activities within the medical device and vision care industry. ZEISS is a global leader in optics, producing not only corrective lenses and eyeglasses, but also the advanced technologies used by eye care professionals to test, diagnose, and treat eye conditions.

This role will manage a high volume of complex commercial agreements, including GPO, marketing, procurement, distributor agreements, leases, and related contracts. The position will also provide legal support for commercial lending activities, franchising business models, and other business-driven legal matters as they arise. The ideal candidate is a pragmatic, business-oriented attorney who can balance legal risk with commercial objectives and partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What You’ll Do

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial contracts, including GPO, supply, marketing, procurement, distributor agreements, and leases
• Manage a high volume of contracts, ensuring timely execution and compliance with company policies and applicable laws
• Utilize and maintain contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems to track contract status, key terms, and reporting
• Advise business stakeholders on contract terms, risk mitigation strategies, and regulatory compliance
• Provide legal guidance related to medical device and healthcare regulations, including:
  Anti-Kickback Statute and Sunshine Act compliance, HIPAA and data privacy requirements, FDA regulations for medical devices
• Support the development and ongoing management of the franchise business model, including:
  Preparing and maintaining franchise disclosure documents and compliance records, Drafting and negotiating franchise agreements, Coordinating with outside counsel and monitoring changes in franchise and state optometry laws
• Provide legal support for commercial lending activities, including reviewing loan documentation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and advising on risk mitigation
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams (Legal, Regulatory Affairs, Sales, Procurement, HR, and Operations) to support business objectives
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support business initiatives and resolve legal issues
• Support general corporate matters and special projects as needed
• Stay current on evolving healthcare and commercial regulations, industry best practices, and legal trends
• Develop and improve contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidance for internal stakeholders
• Assist in process improvements to enhance contract turnaround time and cross-functional efficiency

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a top-tier law school and active U.S. law license
• 5–10 years of legal experience, with a strong focus on commercial contracting in the medical device or healthcare industry
• Prior experience at a law firm or in-house legal department supporting medical device clients or businesses
• Demonstrated expertise in:
• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts (GPO, supply, marketing, procurement, distributor agreements, and leases)
• Medical device and healthcare regulations, including:
  Anti-Kickback Statute, Sunshine Act, HIPAA and data privacy, FDA requirements for medical devices
• Coordinating and managing a high volume of contracts
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