Jobbeschreibung
We are seeking a Legal Counsel Region Europe (m/f /d) 50 to 80% to join our team.
The position entails offering suitable, professional, proactive, and timely Legal & Compliance support to all Medela Group entities with a focus on the Europe Region.
- Lead and coordinate internal and external audits and investigationsProvide cross-functional legal and compliance support
- Advise, prepare, review and negotiate all types of contracts and other legally relevant documents, incl. standards and templates with focus on pricing agreements with customers and frame agreements with Key Accouts
- Represent the group towards local external authorities
- Manage external claims and litigations together with external counsels if needed or with members of the legal team in Switzerland
- Select, instruct and monitor external lawyers and other consultants
- Provide in-house trainings regarding legal and compliance topics, and manage and support legal and compliance audits
- Support senior management regarding risk topics, incl. risk assessments
- Support the Head Group Compliance in maintaining the compliance program, compliance organisation and compliance management system of the Medela Group
- Assess third parties (Suppliers and Business Partners) regarding compliance with applicable supply chain legislation and ESG compliance standards as well as the respective internal regulations issued by the Medela Group.
- Respond to and coordinate external compliance audits regarding Medela's Group compliance with applicable supply chain legislation and ESG compliance standards.
- 5 to 8 years of post-qualification experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge in contractual law and compliance.
- Proven experience in providing compliance training for management and staff.
- Knowledge and understanding of the medical device industry would be advantageous.
- Ability to handle a variety of complex legal matters and identify, anticipate, and develop solutions-oriented strategies that mitigate legal risks while achieving commercial targets.
- Ability to work independently and guide projects as part of a global team that manages international transactions and projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and German; proficiency in any other European language would be beneficial.
Our employees are empowered to serve this purpose in a family-owned company that is growing rapidly around the world. We value intensive exchanges, diverse perspectives, and unbureaucratic decisions. You will have the opportunity to develop at an international level, and witness the direct impact your work has on our company's success.At Medela, you will be joining a global community of colleagues, united by the purpose that drives our business: helping people. Medela exists to advance human health and wellbeing through knowledge-based and innovative human milk and medical vacuum solutions.
For this position we only consider direct applications - thank you for your understanding.If you are interested in this opportunity, we are looking forward to receiving your application.