Intuitive Surgical

Job Description

Primary Function of Position:

Intuitive Surgical EMEA Legal acts as an enabling function to:

• Actively support the business in pursuit of sustainable goals;
• Stand for a culture of ethics, care, and responsibility; and
• Empower surgeons to serve patients.

The position is based at the European head offices in Aubonne, Switzerland.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The Assistant General Counsel will act as a strategic business partner to the EMEA organization, with a focus on enabling compliant and commercially viable operations across clinical and public sector environments supported by a strong legal operations mindset. Key responsibilities include:

• Advising on ESG related topics (incl. CSRD/CSDDD and supply chain due diligence) and supporting the implementation of sustainability initiatives;
• Supporting evidence generation by establishing robust legal structures and frameworks; and
• Partnering with commercial and tender teams to ensure compliance with public procurement laws and processes. Drive tender litigation if and where needed.

The role provides pragmatic, business-oriented guidance in these areas while advancing the legal operations agenda, including process optimization, standardization, and the use of digital and AI-driven solutions to enhance efficiency and service delivery.