Legal Counsel

You will partner closely with business stakeholders and colleagues across Legal, Compliance, Privacy, Regulatory Affairs, Finance, Sales, Procurement, and other functions to provide risk-based legal guidance that supports Elekta's business objectives while maintaining the highest standards of ethics and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice on a wide range of business matters, including commercial, corporate, procurement, and operational issues.
• Review, draft, negotiate, and manage a variety of agreements, including hardware sales, software licensing, professional services, development, vendor, and procurement contracts.
• Identify, assess, and communicate legal and business risks while helping stakeholders develop practical and commercially sound solutions.
• Partner closely with business teams to support strategic initiatives and day-to-day commercial activities.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Privacy, Regulatory Affairs, Intellectual Property, and other specialist functions to deliver comprehensive legal support.
• Support the management of customer disputes, claims, escalations, pre-litigation matters, and litigation, engaging external counsel when appropriate.
• Review marketing initiatives and related materials for legal and compliance considerations.
• Develop, maintain, and improve legal templates, processes, policies, and best practices.
• Deliver legal training and guidance to business stakeholders across the organization.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and special projects within the Legal Department.
• Work collaboratively with a high-performing international legal team to support business objectives across the Region Americas.
• Demonstrate Elekta's values, ethics, and quality standards in all aspects of work.
• Perform additional duties and projects assigned.

What You'll Bring

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Active membership and good standing with a state bar association.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant legal experience gained in a leading law firm, corporate legal department, or a combination of both.
• Strong knowledge of commercial contracting, corporate law, business transactions, and general commercial legal matters.
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent judgment with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to provide practical, solution-oriented legal advice.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively across all levels of an organization.
• Customer-focused mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong English language skills, both written and verbal.
• Litigation experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience within the medical device, healthcare, life sciences, or other regulated industries is a plus.
• Knowledge of healthcare or medical device regulations, including FDA and other applicable regulatory frameworks, is advantageous.

Additional Information

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time.
• This position is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.