Senior Director, Head of Legal Operations

Company Description

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It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.

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We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.

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The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.

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If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.

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Essential Job Duties

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• Strategic Leadership — Develop annual and mid-term goals, implement initiatives to enhance Legal Department effectiveness, track performance metrics, arrange employee development opportunities, and conduct third-party benchmarking.

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• Vendor & Outside Counsel Management — Administer law firm and vendor engagements, track spend, support fee negotiations, lead RFPs, monitor performance, and manage recurring subscriptions.

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• Financial & Budget Management — Partner with Finance to develop and manage the department budget, oversee purchase requisitions and invoices, handle expense accruals, and lead spend analysis and efficiency initiatives.

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• Process & Technology Improvement — Evaluate and implement AI and other technology solutions, leverage data analytics to support decision-making, and develop dashboards and reports on billing optimization and financial operations.

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• Legal Technology Leadership — Own the strategy, prioritization, and implementation of legal tech projects (matter management, e-signing, document management, billing, ticketing systems) in coordination with IT and PMO.

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• Communications & Administration — Lead onboarding programs, manage policies and trainings, oversee document archiving, publish Legal communications, coordinate notarization services, and manage Legal Summits and major events.

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• Cross-Functional Leadership — Form and lead organization-wide working groups and committees on complex global initiatives, projects, and integrations.

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• Chief of Staff Support — Serve as a strategic partner and Chief of Staff to the EVP, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, managing department communications, preparing board and leadership materials, coordinating Legal Leadership Team meetings and agendas, tracking and driving follow-through on key priorities and action items, and acting as a trusted liaison between the CLO and internal/external stakeholders.

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• Special Projects — Execute additional projects and responsibilities at the direction of the EVP, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer.

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Qualifications

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Required Skills & Experience

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• B.A./B.S. required; M.B.A. or J.D. highly preferred
• 15+ years in legal operations or related fields; 8+ years in people management
• Progressive history in corporate legal department or law firm management
• Proven track record building and leading diverse teams
• Strong financial management, budgeting, and analytical skills
• Proficiency in legal technology and software, including AI tools
• Excellent written, oral, and negotiation skills
• Strategic thinker with a continuous improvement mindset
• Trusted with highly confidential and privileged information
• Positive, dynamic, and self-motivated with strong organizational skills

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Preferred Skills & Experience

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• Knowledge of healthcare and life sciences industries
• Experience working at or managing outside counsel on a global basis
• Active participation in industry organizations and trade associations

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Additional Information

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Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.

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Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

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Compensation

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We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.

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• Base Salary Range Region 1: $266,200 - $399,400
• Base Salary Range Region 2: $226,300 - $339,500

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Shift

Day

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Workplace Type

Set Schedule - This job will be onsite weekly, the percentage of onsite work will be defined by the leader.