Lead Legal Counsel

About Australasian Medical and Scientific Limited (AMSL) and New Zealand Medical & Scientific (NZMS):

AMSL and NZMS are subsidiaries of Dexcom, a worldwide leader in transforming diabetes care and management by providing CGM technology to help patients and healthcare professionals better manage diabetes. We form partnerships with world leading medical device, pharmaceutical and scientific innovators and are passionate about introducing and establishing advances in healthcare and science for the benefit of patients and healthcare providers.

Working in the Medical Devices Industry, you will be exposed to a broad range of products that have life changing effects on a patient's quality of life.

Meet the team:

Join Dexcom's dynamic and expanding Legal team, where we aim for excellence and innovation in all our work. Our team is highly committed to supporting the company's growth in the ANZ region and beyond. As a Lead Legal Counsel, you will have a central role in crafting our legal landscape. You will collaborate closely with driven attorneys and hard-working business partners across various offices. This is a chance to be part of a top-notch team that values collaboration, inclusion, and the detailed execution of critical initiatives.

Where you come in:

• Your role will involve offering advice to ANZ business partners on critical initiatives, commercial transactions, and contracts, with a focus on compliance and successful execution.
• You will provide legal counsel on tenders, business development, sales, distribution, operations, reimbursement, and market access.
• You will assist APAC business partners in ensuring marketing law compliance and provide guidance on standard methodologies.
• You will offer ongoing legal advice on regulations and guidelines related to medical device distribution, sales, marketing, privacy, and clinical research.
• You will collaborate with the compliance and regulatory teams to implement new regulatory frameworks and address compliance risks.
• You will coordinate with regulatory agencies as needed, assisting in compliance reviews, audits, and investigations.
• You will handle outside law firms and vendors, ensuring efficient coordination across multiple internal teams.
• You will offer experienced legal mentorship on marketing, government tenders, intellectual property, and licensing standards.
• You will maintain frequent communication with your supervisor, HQ Legal colleagues, and ANZ business leaders.
• You will ensure the organisation and efficiency of the Legal team, meeting high-quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

What makes you successful:

• You are a qualified attorney with a law degree and 3-5 years of post-qualification experience in a law firm or in-house.
• Your deep knowledge of healthcare compliance laws in ANZ is crucial to your role.
• You have a validated understanding of medical device advertising laws and experience with promotional materials throughout the APAC region.
• Your ability to lead outside counsel relationships and draft complex agreements is important.
• Your proficiency in handling a high volume of diverse projects efficiently sets you apart.
• You can independently build and manage legal documents, employing tracked changes and version control.
• You bring outstanding decision-making and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Your critical thinking skills and ability to develop innovative legal business solutions make you a valuable asset.
• You possess comprehensive computer skills, including Microsoft Office, and can effectively use contract management systems.
• You excel in a team-oriented and collaborative environment, working both independently and as part of a distributed team.
• You can perform remote work professionally and efficiently, maintaining confidentiality and minimal supervision.

Travel Required:

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