Corporate Counsel (International)

Give hope. Give health. Make your mark in the fight against cancer.

At Accuray, we make a direct and powerful impact on the lives of cancer patients every day — helping them live longer, better lives. But our commitment to innovation offers a truly unique opportunity: the chance to change the fight against cancer — helping to develop, introduce and support new treatment delivery systems and software that will give new hope and new health to cancer patients and cancer survivors around the world.

Accuray develops, manufactures and sells radiotherapy systems for alternative cancer treatments. Our radiation therapy for cancer makes treatment shorter, safer, personalized and more effective, ultimately enabling patients to live longer, better lives.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including sales, service, distributor, sales agent agreements
• Ensure contracts comply with all relevant policies and procedures
• Coordinate with internal departments (Sales Operations, Finance, etc) on contract issues
• Support the compliance function, including anti-bribery and interactions with healthcare professionals, as well as transparency and anti-gift regulations
• Support third-party intermediary management and due diligence
• Maintain and update legal department templates as needed
• Provide support to Associate General Counsel on a variety of projects as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Swiss law degree
• Admission to the Swiss bar or equivalent preferred
• 5-10 years of experience in-house, law firm or mix
• Solid experience in contract law
• Business-oriented person, with ability to work and coordinate projects with other departments
• Ability to prioritize and work independently under tight deadlines
• Exceptional attitude, strong work ethics and team player
• Fluency in English and either French or German (written and oral) required
• Detail orientated with strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously while maintaining high quality and performance under pressure
• In-house legal experience within a global pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare organization preferred
• Experience in any of the following subject matters a plus (but not required):
  • Data privacy
  • Labor laws
  • Healthcare compliance

To qualify for this position, candidates must be able to furnish proof that they are authorized to work in the country they are applying on a permanent basis without sponsorship.

EEO Statement

At Accuray, our commitment to patient-first outcomes drives an inclusive and collaborative work environment where the best ideas rise to the top — and everyone works to push them further. We value diversity in both the professional and personal backgrounds of our employees, as this variety adds rich energy to every team, every project and every work day. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin – including individuals with disabilities and veterans.