Senor Corporate Counsel, International

GROW WITH US: Tandem Diabetes Care creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and their healthcare providers through a positively different experience. We’d love for you to team up with us to “innovate every day,” put “people first,” and take the “no-shortcuts” approach that has propelled us to become a leader in the diabetes technology industry.

STAY AWESOME: Tandem Diabetes Care is proud to manufacture and sell the Tandem Mobi system and t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ+ technology — an advanced predictive algorithm that automates insulin delivery. But we’re so much more than that. Our company’s human-centered approach to design, development, and support delivers innovative products and services for people who use insulin. Because many of our own team members live with type 1 diabetes, or have a loved one impacted by diabetes, the work is personal, and we are committed to the cause. Learn more at tandemdiabetes.com

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

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As our international business continues to expand across Europe and beyond, we are looking for a highly experienced Senior Corporate Counsel, International to help support our growth, navigate complex legal landscapes, and serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders across multiple markets.

Reporting to the Vice President, International Legal, this role will play a critical part in supporting Tandem's continued expansion, including direct market growth internationally , together with our  distributor markets.

This remote or home-based position is preferably located in Switzerland. We will also consider candidates based in the United Kingdom, or possibly other European locations who can effectively support Tandem's broader international business.

Our International Legal team partners closely with commercial, marketing, distribution, regulatory, compliance, privacy, HR, and leadership teams across Europe, the Middle East, and other international markets. This is an opportunity to join a growing, highly visible team where your expertise will directly influence business decisions, manage risk, and support sustainable international growth.

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

As Senior Corporate Counsel, International, you will serve as a strategic legal partner supporting a broad range of international commercial and operational matters. You will independently manage complex legal issues while balancing business objectives, patient needs, and regulatory requirements.

• Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret a wide range of commercial agreements, including distribution, procurement, supplier, sales, marketing, and commercial partnership contracts.

• Partner with sales, marketing, distribution, and senior business leaders to provide concise, practical, and risk-based legal advice that enables commercial growth.

• Support a portfolio of direct and distributor markets across Europe, including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Benelux, France, Spain, and Portugal, as well as Scandinavia, Central Europe, the Middle East, and additional international territories. Exact territory ownership will reflect the successful candidate's profile.

• Advise on commercial, regulatory, product, contractual, privacy, compliance, and operational matters affecting international markets.

• Support public procurement and tender opportunities, including NHS and European healthcare purchasing processes, by reviewing contractual terms, assessing risk, and advising commercial leaders on practical implications.

• Collaborate with US-based legal specialists in regulatory and product law, compliance, privacy, cybersecurity, intellectual property, employment law, and other specialist areas.

• Support HR on complex employment and labor-law matters, particularly during workforce expansion into new countries, and manage external counsel where specialist advice is required.

• Monitor evolving developments in medical device regulation, healthcare reimbursement, digital health, artificial intelligence, data privacy, and related international legal frameworks.

• Contribute to legal process improvements, training, knowledge sharing, and horizon-scanning initiatives that prepare the business for future legal, regulatory, and compliance risks.

• Operate independently, prioritize a diverse workload, and help stakeholders distinguish material risks from manageable issues while identifying workable business solutions.

EXTRA AWESOME:

We are excited to meet candidates who bring:

• A law degree and qualification as a lawyer, solicitor, barrister, or equivalent legal professional in England and Wales, Switzerland, Germany, or another major European jurisdiction.

• 12+ years of post-qualification legal experience, including at least 5 years in an in-house commercial legal role.

• Significant experience in medical devices, diagnostics, healthcare technology, life sciences, or a closely related regulated industry. Candidates with a pharmaceutical background should also bring relevant MedTech or diagnostics exposure.

• Strong commercial contract drafting, negotiation, interpretation, and risk management expertise.

• Experience advising sales, marketing, distribution, procurement, and senior business stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions and cultures.

• Knowledge of medical device regulation, healthcare reimbursement systems, public procurement and tender processes, data privacy, and emerging digital health regulation.

• A pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach, sound judgment, high integrity, and the confidence to operate independently with senior stakeholders.

• Fluent English and German language. French language skills are beneficial but not essential.

• Some experience with employment law, contentious matters, intellectual property, or healthcare marketing and promotion would be advantageous.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• The opportunity to support a rapidly growing international MedTech business at an exciting stage of expansion.

• High visibility and direct partnership with senior business and legal leaders.

• A high-tech environment, excellent working conditions, meaningful autonomy, and stimulating work in an innovative field.

• Exposure to varied legal challenges spanning commercial, regulatory, compliance, digital health, privacy, employment, procurement, and international market development.

• The ability to influence strategic business decisions across multiple international markets while working with experienced and motivated teams.

• A flexible remote or home-based working model. Switzerland is the preferred location, with strong consideration for candidates based the United Kingdom, or other European countries.

• The chance to support healthcare technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives every day.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE:
At Tandem, we believe joy fuels excellence. That's why we've built a workplace that celebrates your achievements and  supports your well-being. Our team thrives on pushing boundaries and fostering growth, all while maintaining a spirit of fun and camaraderie.  This is just one of the ways we stay awesome!

BE YOU, WITH US!

We embrace the value that every single one of us brings to the table.  But sometimes we forget that when we don’t meet 100% of a job description’s criteria – maybe you’re feeling that way right now? We encourage you to apply anyway.  Because we want you to be you, with us. 

Tandem is firmly committed to being an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.  We are an inclusive organization, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates.  Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone. 

REFERRALS:
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