Legal Counsel, AsiaPac - Medical Devices, Sydney (PT 4 days/wk)
Corin, Australia
Job Description
Joinone of Australia’s fastest growing Orthopaedic companies and a recognised great workplace in this newly created role.
Every patient moves differently, and a joint replacement should be optimized to account for this. Corin is committed to supporting Orthopaedic Innovation from our Australian based technology hub. The performance of our arthroplasty components and global adoption of our Australian designed and manufactured technologies, along with some recent key local and international acquisitions is delivering rapid growth and opportunity.
We are seeking an experienced in-house lawyer to manage legal amp; compliance matters in the AsiaPac region, comprising Australia, New Zealand (distributor) and Japan.
This exciting new role will involve developing an effective legal amp; compliance function and acting as a trusted advisor to the APAC management team. The Legal Counsel (APAC) will also be a key member of the Global Legal amp; Compliance function. This is a part-time (4 days per week), and will be based out of our Sydney office, located in Pymble in Sydney’s north. There may be very occasional travel to Japan and the UK.
This role would suit a generalist who is comfortable dealing with the full range of legal issues in a fast-moving commercial environment. Compliance will be a major part of this role and a significant part of the postholder’s role will involve working with departments on compliance-related initiatives as outlined further below.
The Legal Counsel (AsiaPac) will work closely with the AsiaPac and global teams on the following areas:
- Providing legal support and advice to the leadership team(s) on relevant issues
- Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, especially agency amp; distribution agreements
- Handling any litigation within the AsiaPac area in conjunction with the General Counsel
- Manage company secretarial matters for the AsiaPac entities
- Providing employment law support to the HR function, including on contracts and grievances
- Responding to ad hoc queries as required
With respect to compliance, the Legal Counsel (APAC) will act as the regional compliance lead, with a particular focus on overseeing/approving interactions with healthcare professionals (HCPs) and maintaining the company’s Information Security Management System (ISMS) in line with ISO27001. This will be a critical part of the role.
Requirements
Essential Requirements:
- Qualified lawyer with at least 4 years PQE (although more or less will be considered)
- Strong in-house experience (medical devices or pharma background is ideal but not required)
- A generalist with good experience and/or interest in compliance
- Proactive, hands-on, and able to build strong relationships throughout the business.
Benefits
What’s in it for me?
In return we will offer you a competitive remuneration and benefits package, opportunities for growth and development, within a dynamic, successful and supportive team environment. At Corin we believe that to be successful at work, you need to enjoy what you do. You have to be rewarded for your efforts and motivated to keep going even when the pressure's on. We will help you to play to your strengths and develop and build a career you can be proud of. We also recognize that we are living and working in a constantly changing, fast-paced world and we are committed to creating a flexible work environment for our people by supporting them to balance their work commitments and personal needs, both now and into the future.
Who are we?
For further information on who we are, our products and services, please visit www.coringroup.com
We will be looking to fill this position as soon as possible, please note, whilst we would love to be able to respond to you all only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please Note: Due to the current Covid-19 situation and the subsequent travel/visa restrictions in place, we will be prioritizing candidates who are currently residing in Australia. Applicants must also have a right to work in Australia as Corin Australia is currently unable to sponsor a visa for this position.
Corin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to age, gender, race, creed, colour, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status