Legal Counsel

About the role

PENTAX Medical is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to provide business‑focused legal support across the Americas (U.S., Canada, and Latin America). The role is fully remote and reports to the Global Chief Legal Officer, collaborating with teams in Japan, EMEA, and local business units.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate and advise on commercial agreements such as sales, distribution, procurement, service and vendor contracts.
• Provide day‑to‑day legal support to sales and commercial teams, balancing risk with business objectives.
• Advise on U.S. and non‑U.S. employment law matters, including employee relations, performance management, terminations and investigations.
• Partner with HR on policy development, compliance and employment‑related risk mitigation.
• Support cross‑border employment issues in coordination with local counsel.
• Advise on data privacy and protection, including HIPAA and U.S. state privacy laws.
• Assist with ethics, compliance, internal investigations, product liability, quality, recall matters and risk assessments.
• Manage outside counsel for litigation, disputes and regulatory matters, including budget oversight.
• Support corporate initiatives, integrations and special projects as assigned.

Required profile

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and in good standing.
• 3–5 years of relevant legal experience, with exposure to commercial contracts and employment law.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and sound business judgment.

Required skills

What we offer

• Comprehensive benefits program.
• Generous paid time off and holiday policy.
• Collaborative, high‑growth environment with opportunities for professional development.