Legal Specialist, Business Counsel

About the role

Solventum is a new healthcare company dedicated to improving lives through innovative solutions. We partner with healthcare professionals to develop products that enhance patient care and performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal support to commercial, marketing, and functional teams, translating legal requirements into practical business guidance.
• Act as a first-line reviewer and issue spotter for routine commercial and operational matters, identifying legal and compliance risks and escalating to lawyers as necessary.
• Support marketing and claims review activities, coordinating closely with Regulatory, Quality, Intellectual Property, Privacy, and Compliance partners.
• Assist in supporting contracting-related matters, working with lawyers and cross-functional stakeholders to facilitate efficient execution.
• Maintain and enhance legal processes, templates, and guidance materials to support consistency, efficiency, and scalability.
• Deliver training and guidance to business stakeholders on legal processes, claims, and key legal concepts related to marketing and promotional activities.
• Support lawyers in the Dental Solutions and Health Information Systems businesses on a range of day-to-day legal matters and initiatives.
• Coordinate across Legal, Regulatory, Intellectual Property, Privacy, and Compliance teams to drive alignment and timely execution.
• Manage priorities across multiple workflows and contribute to continuous improvement of legal processes and tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher, OR a diploma, or professional certification in Paralegal Studies or a related discipline, with a minimum of seven (7) years of experience working in a legal, compliance, regulatory, contracts, or corporate legal support environment.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience working in a legal specialist, senior paralegal, or comparable legal support role within a corporate, legal, compliance, regulatory, or similar environment.
• Experience supporting one or more of the following areas: claims review, marketing review, contract administration, or operational legal processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare, life sciences, or other regulated industries.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, business-facing setting.
• Familiarity with claims substantiation, regulatory review workflows, or quality/compliance processes.
• Experience developing training materials, guidance documents, or standardized legal processes.
• Strong judgment and ability to identify, assess, and appropriately escalate legal and compliance risks.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

At Solventum, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being. This includes competitive pay and benefits, regular benchmarking with industry peers, and various wellness programs. We also provide relocation assistance and flexible work arrangements to accommodate your needs.

Pay

Competitive compensation is offered based on experience and qualifications. For detailed information, please refer to the Solventum Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement.

Schedule

The position is available on a remote basis in the USA or Canada, with minimal travel required. Please note that the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County are not expected to be covered by this position.

Skills

To excel in this role, you should possess strong legal expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Familiarity with healthcare regulations and compliance is highly valued.

Supporting Your Well-being

We offer a variety of programs to support your physical and financial well-being, including competitive pay and benefits, wellness initiatives, and financial planning resources. Please refer to the Solventum Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement for more details.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Solventum is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. All applications are reviewed based on merit and qualifications.