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# Legal Counsel, Corporate at Inspire Medical Systems Inc.

- **Company:** Inspire Medical Systems Inc.
- **Location:** Minneapolis, MN
- **Compensation:** $166k–$186k
- **Posted:** 2026-10-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-13
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/inspiremedicalsystemsinc/jobs/5433452008?gh_jid=5433452008

## Job description

## ABOUT INSPIRE MEDICAL SYSTEMS

Inspire is the first of its kind medical device designed to make a difference in the lives of those living with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). We are revolutionizing the sleep industry with our FDA-approved medical device, designed to reduce OSA severity for those who cannot tolerate or get consistent benefit from CPAP. Inspire Medical Systems is committed to enhancing patients’ lives through sleep innovation.  We are steadfast in our commitment to prioritize patient outcomes, act with integrity and lead with respect. With positive persistence at our core, we are committed to all those we serve.

## WHY JOIN OUR FAST-GROWING TEAM

At Inspire, we value people – your diverse experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts. We elevate voices and encourage learning opportunities to build a professional network that grows into community. We embrace a people-first culture by offering excellent benefits, 401k matching, ESPP, flexible time off (FTO), and tuition reimbursement.

If you’re passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and want to work with innovative technology, come be a part of our great team!

## POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking an attorney to join the Inspire law department. We are building a trusting and collaborative culture where we value excellence, professionalism, growth, and development. We engage proactively with our business partners to deliver business-relevant legal advice and solutions.

Reporting to the Company’s Deputy General Counsel, this role will support a mix of legal areas, with a primary focus on employment law and related investigations, and additional responsibility for selected general corporate matters and commercial contracting support. The role offers exposure to public company governance, ESG, and strategic initiatives, while allowing the attorney to build deeper subject matter expertise in employment and related areas.

## MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Employment Law & HR Support

- Serve as day-to-day legal partner to Human Resources on employment-related matters, including employee relations, terminations, accommodations, policy interpretation and other employee counseling
- Manage pre-litigation matters and partner with outside counsel as needed
- Track and analyze employment-related trends and regulatory developments to proactively advise the business
- Investigations and Compliance
- Support internal investigations and HR compliance reviews, including privileged matters

Corporate & Governance Support

- Assist with public company matters, including equity compensation, governance, disclosures
- Support aspects of strategic transactions and cross-functional initiatives
- Support aspects of the company’s ESG program

Commercial Contracts

- Support a defined subset of commercial contracts, with increasing responsibility over time
- Identify and escalate key risk areas while helping to streamline contracting processes and templates

Legal Operations

- Partner with overall team to enhance processes, documentation, and institutional knowledge tracking
- General Legal support
- Provide support across the legal and compliance department on a variety of matters, contributing to a collaborative, team-oriented environment

## QUALITY SYSTEM RESPONSIBILITIES­

- Document product and therapy related field reports within the prescribed timelines and provide any necessary documents required to complete the investigation. Provide follow-up reporting as needed.
- Complete training requirements and competency confirmations as required for this position within the required timeline.
- Comply with applicable quality system procedures/policies and make suggestions for continuous process improvement.

## QUALIFICATIONS

Educational Requirements:

- JD degree with strong academic credentials from an accredited law school.

Required Experience:

- At least 3 years of legal experience; corporate legal department preferred but not required.
- Significant experience with employment law and employment counseling.
- General experience with broader corporate law.
- Experience managing domestic and international outside counsel.
- Excellent organizational, project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Extremely strong written and oral communication skills with a persistent eye toward problem-solving.
- Adept at operating in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment, and managing competing priorities under demanding deadlines.
- Proven ability to work cross functionally and with upper management to achieve objectives with support from internal business partners.
- Admission to a State Bar in good standing.
- An entrepreneurial, creative, hands-on adviser who has the ability to drive solutions to problems quickly and effectively.
- An outstanding team player who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves to get a task done and is inherently proactive, driven, collaborative, dedicated, and possesses the ability to develop first-class relationships, both internally and externally.
- A smart, innovative, strategic thinker, yet pragmatic and operationally savvy, with a strong commitment to building shareholder and patient value.
- A natural communicator who is able to present ideas discerningly, articulately and openly with the ability to effectively influence and marshal buy-in from people at all levels.

#LI-Onsite The salary for this position will be offered at a level consistent with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. This information reflects the anticipated salary range for this position at the time of posting. The salary range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from the posting based on various factors such as geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

Salary $166,000—$186,000 USD

## BENEFITS AND OTHER COMPENSATION

Inspire offers a highly competitive benefits package including (general description of the benefits and other compensation offered):

- Multiple health insurance plan options.
- Employer contributions to Health Savings Account.
- Dental, Vision, Life and Disability benefits.
- 401k plan + employer match.
- Identity Protection.
- Flexible time off.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Employee Assistance program.
- All employees have the opportunity to participate in the ownership and success of Inspire. Employees at all levels can participate through equity awards and the Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Inspire Medical Systems provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or childbirth, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training, and social and recreational programs. Inspire Medical Systems complies with applicable laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which Inspire Medical Systems has facilities. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis.

Inspire Medical Systems is an [equal opportunity](https://www.inspiresleep.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/EEO.pdf) employer with recruitment efforts focused on ensuring a diverse workforce. Applicants with a disability that need accommodation to complete the Inspire Medical Systems application process should contact Human Resources at 844-672-4357 or email careers@inspiresleep(dot)com

Inspire Medical Systems participates in E-Verify.

## About Inspire Medical Systems Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Inspire Medical Systems develops and commercializes the Inspire® implant, the first FDA-approved neurostimulation therapy for treating moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
- **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: INSP)
- **Headquarters**: Golden Valley, Minnesota, USA
- **Founded**: 2007 (spun out of Medtronic)
- **Founders**: Not publicly available; the company was formed as a spin-out from Medtronic with Dr. Glen D. Nelson serving as the first chairman of the board.

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Medical technology – neurostimulation for sleep apnea.
- **Target customers**: B2B – hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), ear-nose-throat (ENT) physicians, and sleep medicine professionals; ultimately serves patients with OSA.
- **Mission / purpose**: “Dedicated to elevating and redefining the standard of care for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).” The company’s guiding principle, established by founding chairman Dr. Glen Nelson, is: “If we put the patient first, we will never lose our way.”

## Products & Services
- **[Inspire® System](https://www.inspiresleep.com/en-us/about-inspire/)**: An implantable neurostimulation device (hypoglossal nerve stimulator) that continuously monitors a patient’s breathing and delivers mild stimulation to maintain an open airway. The system includes an implant, a remote control for the patient, and a programming interface for clinicians. It is FDA, EU MDR, and PDMA approved. The therapy is a closed-loop solution designed for patients with moderate to severe OSA who cannot tolerate CPAP.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed in the provided materials (public company; market cap fluctuates with stock price).
- **Key Metric – Annual Revenue**: $802.8 million (fiscal year 2024), up from $624.8 million in 2023 and $407.9 million in 2022 ([Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/markets/companies/INSP.K)).
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Originally spun out of Medtronic (NYSE: MDT). Broad payer coverage with over 300 million covered lives in the U.S. Clinical partnerships with sleep centers and ENT practices globally.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Revenue growth of ~28% year-over-year (2024 vs. 2023).
  - Net income turned positive in 2024: $53.5 million (compared to a loss of $21.2 million in 2023) ([Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/markets/companies/INSP.K)).
  - Over 350 peer-reviewed publications on the Inspire therapy.
  - Direct sales organization in the U.S., Europe, and Japan; distributors in Singapore and Hong Kong.

## Competitive Advantages
- **First-mover and regulatory moat**: First FDA-approved neurostimulation therapy for obstructive sleep apnea, with a significant intellectual property portfolio originally developed at Medtronic.
- **Closed-loop technology**: The system continuously senses breathing patterns and adjusts stimulation in real time, differentiating it from simpler open-loop devices.
- **Strong clinical evidence**: Data collected on nearly 6,000 patients worldwide, with hundreds of peer-reviewed publications supporting safety and efficacy.
- **Broad payer coverage**: Over 300 million covered lives in the U.S., making the therapy accessible to a large patient population.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expand patient access**: Continue to grow the direct sales force and increase adoption among ENT physicians and sleep centers.
- **Geographic expansion**: Strengthen presence in Europe and Japan, and explore additional markets via distributors.
- **Innovation pipeline**: Develop next-generation systems and potentially expand indications for neurostimulation beyond OSA (though not explicitly stated, the company’s R&D investments suggest ongoing innovation).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as “innovative and collaborative,” with a strong commitment to patient outcomes. Employees are encouraged to “stay curious” and “be inspired.” The company values open communication, employee well-being, and robust development programs.
- **Work policy**: Not explicitly stated as remote/hybrid; headquarters are in Golden Valley, MN, with field sales and clinical roles likely requiring travel.
- **Benefits** (effective day one):
  - Health insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield), dental (Delta Dental), vision (EyeMed).
  - 401(k) with Roth and pretax options (Empower Retirement).
  - Employee Stock Purchase Program (15% discount).
  - Flex Time Off and paid family leave.
  - Tuition reimbursement and LinkedIn Learning access.
  - Identity protection and a “Get Fit Your Way” rewards program.
- **Development**: Structured learning journeys, coaching, and an internship program (12-week summer program with real-world projects).
- **Caution**: The company warns of fraudulent job postings; all legitimate openings are listed on [inspiresleep.com/careers](https://www.inspiresleep.com/en-us/careers/).

## Sources
1. [Inspire Sleep – About Us](https://www.inspiresleep.com/en-us/about-inspire/)
2. [Inspire Sleep – Careers](https://www.inspiresleep.com/en-us/careers/)
3. [Inspire Sleep – Investor Relations](https://investors.inspiresleep.com/overview/default.aspx)
4. [Reuters – Inspire Medical Systems Inc Profile](https://www.reuters.com/markets/companies/INSP.K)
5. [Inspire Sleep – Careers Listing](https://www.inspiresleep.com/en-us/careers-listing/)

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