Legal Counsel, Corporate

Job Duties

ABOUT INSPIRE MEDICAL SYSTEMS

Inspire is the first of its kind medical device designed to make a difference in the lives of those living with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). We are revolutionizing the sleep industry with our FDA-approved medical device, designed to reduce OSA severity for those who cannot tolerate or get consistent benefit from CPAP. Inspire Medical Systems is committed to enhancing patients' lives through sleep innovation. We are steadfast in our commitment to prioritize patient outcomes, act with integrity and lead with respect. With positive persistence at our core, we are committed to all those we serve.

WHY JOIN OUR FAST-GROWING TEAM

At Inspire, we value people - your diverse experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts. We elevate voices and encourage learning opportunities to build a professional network that grows into community. We embrace a people-first culture by offering excellent benefits, 401k matching, ESPP, flexible time off (FTO), and tuition reimbursement.

If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and want to work with innovative technology, come be a part of our great team!

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking an attorney to join the Inspire law department. We are building a trusting and collaborative culture where we value excellence, professionalism, growth, and development. We engage proactively with our business partners to deliver business-relevant legal advice and solutions.

Reporting to the Company's Deputy General Counsel, this role will support a mix of legal areas, with a primary focus on employment law and related investigations, and additional responsibility for selected general corporate matters and commercial contracting support. The role offers exposure to public company governance, ESG, and strategic initiatives, while allowing the attorney to build deeper subject matter expertise in employment and related areas.

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Employment Law & HR Support

Serve as day-to-day legal partner to Human Resources on employment-related matters, including employee relations, terminations, accommodations, policy interpretation and other employee counseling

Manage pre-litigation matters and partner with outside counsel as needed

Track and analyze employment-related trends and regulatory developments to proactively advise the business

Investigations and Compliance

Support internal investigations and HR compliance reviews, including privileged matters

Corporate & Governance Support

Assist with public company matters, including equity compensation, governance, disclosures

Support aspects of strategic transactions and cross-functional initiatives

Support aspects of the company's ESG program

Commercial Contracts

Support a defined subset of commercial contracts, with increasing responsibility over time

Identify and escalate key risk areas while helping to streamline contracting processes and templates

Legal Operations

Partner with overall team to enhance processes, documentation, and institutional knowledge tracking

General Legal support

Provide support across the legal and compliance department on a variety of matters, contributing to a collaborative, team-oriented environment

QUALITY SYSTEM RESPONSIBILITIES

Document product and therapy related field reports within the prescribed timelines and provide any necessary documents required to complete the investigation. Provide follow-up reporting as needed.

Complete training requirements and competency confirmations as required for this position within the required timeline.

Comply with applicable quality system procedures/policies and make suggestions for continuous process improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

Educational Requirements:

JD degree with strong academic credentials from an accredited law school.

Required Experience:

At least 3 years of legal experience; corporate legal department preferred but not required.

Significant experience with employment law and employment counseling.

General experience with broader corporate law.

Experience managing domestic and international outside counsel.

Excellent organizational, project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Extremely strong written and oral communication skills with a persistent eye toward problem-solving.

Adept at operating in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment, and managing competing priorities under demanding deadlines.

Proven ability to work cross functionally and with upper management to achieve objectives with support from internal business partners.

Admission to a State Bar in good standing.

An entrepreneurial, creative, hands-on adviser who has the ability to drive solutions to problems quickly and effectively.

An outstanding team player who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves to get a task done and is inherently proactive, driven, collaborative, dedicated, and possesses the ability to develop first-class relationships, both internally and externally.

A smart, innovative, strategic thinker, yet pragmatic and operationally savvy, with a strong commitment to building shareholder and patient value.

A natural communicator who is able to present ideas discerningly, articulately and openly with the ability to effectively influence and marshal buy-in from people at all levels.

#LI-Onsite

The salary for this position will be offered at a level consistent with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. This information reflects the anticipated salary range for this position at the time of posting. The salary range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from the posting based on various factors such as geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

Salary

$166,000—$186,000 USD

BENEFITS AND OTHER COMPENSATION

Inspire offers a highly competitive benefits package including (general description of the benefits and other compensation offered):

Multiple health insurance plan options.

Employer contributions to Health Savings Account.

Dental, Vision, Life and Disability benefits.

401k plan + employer match.

Identity Protection.

Flexible time off.

Tuition Reimbursement.

Employee Assistance program.

All employees have the opportunity to participate in the ownership and success of Inspire. Employees at all levels can participate through equity awards and the Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Inspire Medical Systems provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or childbirth, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training, and social and recreational programs. Inspire Medical Systems complies with applicable laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which Inspire Medical Systems has facilities. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis.

Inspire Medical Systems is anequal opportunityemployer with recruitment efforts focused on ensuring a diverse workforce.Applicants with a disability that need accommodation to complete the Inspire Medical Systems application process should contact Human Resources at 844-672-4357 or email careers@inspiresleep(dot)com

Inspire Medical Systems participates in E-Verify.

Inspire Medical Systems provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training and social and recreational programs. Inspire Medical Systems complies with applicable laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which Inspire Medical Systems has facilities. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis.

Inspire Medical Systems is an equal opportunity employer with recruitment efforts focused on ensuring a diverse workforce. Applicants with a disability that are in need of accommodations to complete the Inspire Medical Systems application process should contact Human Resources at 763-235-6742 or email [email protected].

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

3 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$166,000.00 - $186,000.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55416

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

5433452008

Job Benefits

Not specified