Primary Function of Position: Intuitive Surgical EMEA Legal acts as an enabling function to: Actively support the business in pursuit of sustainable goals; Stand for a culture of ethics, care, and responsibility; and Empower surgeons to serve patients. The position is based at the European head offices in Aubonne, Switzerland. Roles and Responsibilities: The Assistant General Counsel will act as a strategic business partner to the EMEA organization, with a focus on enabling compliant and commercially viable operations across clinical and public sector environments supported by a strong legal operations mindset. Key responsibilities include: Advising on ESG related topics (incl. CSRD/CSDDD and supply chain due diligence) and supporting the implementation of sustainability initiatives; Supporting evidence generation by establishing robust legal structures and frameworks; and Partnering with commercial and tender teams to ensure compliance with public procurement laws and processes. Drive tender litigation if and where needed. The role provides pragmatic, business-oriented guidance in these areas while advancing the legal operations agenda, including process optimization, standardization, and the use of digital and AI-driven solutions to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints. As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare’s hardest challenges and advance what is possible. Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere—we strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves. Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture—our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real-world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential. Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let’s advance the world of minimally invasive care.
