Corporate Counsel, Healthcare

Wellspect Healthcare is a leading global provider of innovative medical devices that help people suffering from urinary retention or chronic constipation. More than 1,000 employees around the world are dedicated to making a difference to people who need our products and services. Wellspect is one of the worlds’ leading manufacturers of intermittent urinary catheters, with LoFric® as the most known brand. As a help to those with chronic or severe constipation Wellspect has developed what likely is the world’s most advanced irrigation system, Navina™, combining a high degree of user convenience, clinical effectiveness and connectivity into one smart system. Wellspect strives to become climate neutral and leave the smallest possible environmental footprint. The company, with headquarters in Mölndal, Sweden, is present in more than 30 countries, and part of Dentsply Sirona, the worlds´ largest manufacturer of professional dental technologies. The company’s shares are listed in the United States on NASDAQ under the symbol XRAY. Visit and for more information. Corporate Counsel, Healthcare Charlotte, NC or Braselton, GA Metro Area About the Company Wellspect Healthcare is a fast growing medical device company dedicated to improving quality of life for people living with bladder and bowel dysfunction. As part of Dentsply Sirona, the world's largest diversified manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, Wellspect combines the agility of a focused business with the scale, stability, and global reach of a multinational organization operating across multiple countries and continents. The Opportunity This is a high-impact in-house counsel role supporting Wellspect's US and global commercial and operational legal needs. You will serve as a trusted legal business partner to cross-functional stakeholders, providing pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice on commercial, regulatory, and operational matters. The role operates within a matrixed structure with close collaboration across Dentsply Sirona's Corporate Legal organization and senior Wellspect legal and business leadership. Location This position is based in the Charlotte, NC or Atlanta, GA metro area. Hybrid working arrangements are available. Some domestic and international travel may be required. Key Responsibilities Drafts, reviews, and negotiates a broad range of commercial and operational agreements, including customer, distributor, supplier, services, technology, development, and manufacturing agreements. Provides practical, solution-oriented legal advice to business stakeholders across commercial, supply chain, R&D, quality, and operations functions. Advise on legal risk assessment and mitigation, including contract risk, regulatory considerations, and cross-border commercial issues. Partners with commercial leadership to support go-to-market strategies, pricing and contracting models, distributor arrangements, and strategic initiatives. Supports US healthcare regulatory and compliance matters, including issues relating to Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, anti-kickback statutes, the False Claims Act, and applicable federal and state healthcare regulations. Supports corporate governance matters for Wellspect’s legal entities, including maintenance of corporate records, subsidiary management, and coordination with Corporate Legal on governance initiatives. Builds strong cross-functional relationships and maintain a working understanding of Wellspect's products, customers, and market environment. Supports the development, improvement, and implementation of legal processes, templates, and standards to drive efficiency and consistency. Manages and coordinates external counsel and other advisors as needed. Required Qualifications JD from an accredited US law school; active bar membership in good standing in at least one US jurisdiction. 5 to 7 years of post-qualification legal experience in a law firm, in-house role, or combination of both. Strong foundation in commercial and contract law, with the ability to work independently and deliver clear, actionable advice. Collaborative, pragmatic, and hands-on mindset with excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills. Comfortable operating in a matrixed, international organization with a high degree of autonomy and accountability. Preferred Qualifications Experience in the healthcare, medical device, or life sciences industry is strongly preferred. Familiarity with Medicare and/or Medicaid reimbursement frameworks, coverage policies, and associated compliance requirements (e.g., Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, Sunshine Act). Experience advising on FDA-regulated products or medical device regulatory matters. Prior in-house experience at a multinational company or significant international law firm exposure. The base salary and target annual incentive for this role is between $135,000 - $170,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. Equal Opportunity Employer: Dentsply Sirona is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without unlawful discrimination or regard for race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual or gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable local law. Eligibility: All successful applicants must be eligible to work in the country the position is based. 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