Vice President of Legal

CVRx pioneers unique therapies that harness and harmonize the body’s natural systems, benefiting society and making CVRx a universal role model in healthcare. We value our commitments to others and continue to overcome challenges through determination, collaboration and purpose. If our culture and values speak to you, and if you have a passion for cutting‑edge medical technologies, join our team and our mission to help others live better lives.

We ask that you reside in the Minneapolis / St. Paul metro area to be considered for this hybrid opportunity.

The Vice President, Legal is a direct report of the CEO and member of the Executive Leadership Team responsible for providing strategic, business‑forward legal guidance in a fast‑growing, publicly traded medical device company. This role leads day‑to‑day legal operations, oversees corporate compliance, manages contract strategy and execution, and partners closely with outside counsel on complex matters including securities, governance, and corporate transactions.

This is a high‑impact, hands‑on leadership role for an attorney who thrives in dynamic environments and is energized by building and improving legal infrastructure. The VP, Legal will serve as the company’s most senior in‑house legal authority, empowered to make decisions, drive outcomes, and shape a modern, business‑aligned legal function during a pivotal stage of growth.

The VP, Legal will also lead and develop the Corporate Healthcare Attorney, ensuring the legal team operates with speed, clarity, and confidence.

You are a confident, business‑minded attorney who brings strong judgment, a practical mindset, and the ability to simplify complexity for business partners. As our ideal candidate, you thrive in high‑growth, fast‑moving environments and is energized by building, improving, and modernizing legal processes. You operate with ownership, urgency, and clarity, balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.

A natural collaborator who builds trust quickly, you communicate with precision, and lead with humility and confidence. You know how to fully leverage legal talent around them, including outside counsel and internal team members, and take pride in developing others. You are comfortable making decisions, providing clear guidance, and enabling the business to move forward with speed and alignment.

Above all, you bring integrity, sound judgment, and a steady presence to a company that is scaling rapidly and entering its next phase of growth.

• Serve as the primary legal advisor to the CEO, executive team, and business leaders across the organization.
• Provide clear, practical, and timely legal guidance that supports business objectives while effectively managing risk.
• Partner with outside counsel on securities, governance, and complex corporate matters, ensuring high‑quality and cost‑effective legal support.
• Lead and coach the Corporate Healthcare Attorney

• Oversee the company’s contract function, ensuring agreements are negotiated, drafted, and executed efficiently and in alignment with business needs.
• Build scalable processes, templates, and workflows to improve contract turnaround time and reduce friction for internal stakeholders.
• Ensure the Corporate Healthcare Attorney is utilized in contract review, negotiation, and compliance matters.

• Lead the company’s compliance program, including the Compliance Committee, ensuring policies and practices evolve with the business and regulatory landscape.
• Monitor regulatory developments related to privacy (including HIPAA and GDPR), medical devices, healthcare, and public company requirements; advise leadership on implications and required actions.
• Provide compliance‑related guidance and training to internal teams including Sales, Operations, Clinical, HR, Finance, and Marketing.

• Partner with outside counsel on SEC filings, corporate governance, and board‑related matters.
• Support the preparation and review of public disclosures, including earnings materials, press…