Corporate Counsel – Compliance & Regulatory

About Us:

How many companies can say they've been in business for over 177 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements.

ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change.

We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology.

We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

What's the role?

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel - Compliance & Regulatory to join our legal team and lead compliance and regulatory initiatives for Carl Zeiss Vision, a global leader in medical devices focused on the vision industry.

In addition to corrective lenses, ZEISS develops the technology used by eye care professionals to test, diagnose, and treat eye conditions.

Our deep expertise across optics drives the innovation behind vision care products, including Zeiss eyeglasses.

In this role, you will ensure adherence to healthcare regulations, data privacy laws, and corporate compliance standards, while also providing legal support across other areas such as employment law, franchising business models, commercial contracting, and other legal matters as needed.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, business-oriented attorney who can identify regulatory risks, drive compliance strategy, and serve as a trusted legal partner to business leaders in a fast-paced environment.

Sound Interesting?

Here's what you'll do:



* Advise on compliance and regulatory matters, including healthcare laws and industry standards.


* Serve as a subject matter expert on:
+ Anti-Kickback Statute and Sunshine Act compliance.
+ HIPAA and data privacy regulations.
+ FDA regulatory requirements for medical devices.


* Develop, implement, and monitor compliance programs and policies.


* Act as Compliance Officer and HIPAA Officer for designated business units.


* Provide legal guidance on marketing, sales, and distribution practices to ensure compliance.


* Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with compliance considerations.


* Support development and management of franchise business model, including complying with corporate practice of medicine/optometry and other legal requirements and assist in maintaining compliance records.

Coordinate with outside counsel as needed and monitor changes in franchise law and state optometry related laws impacting the model.


* Support other legal topics as needed, including commercial contracts, vendor agreements, and general corporate matters.


* Conduct internal audits and risk assessments; manage investigations and remediati...