Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a world full of sound. We aim to transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss and innovate to connect people with future technologies. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to experience a lifetime of hearing.
At Cochlear, we offer something rare — a Sydney-based opportunity with regional and global impact. As Legal and Compliance Counsel working from our regional head office, you will collaborate closely with global legal and commercial stakeholders across APAC and Latin America.
The Legal and Compliance Counsel, APAC and Latin America (LA) will implement and coordinate Cochlear's compliance program across APAC and Latin America and provide timely and commercial legal advice to the region. This includes developing compliance policies, maintaining compliance records, supporting the due diligence of third-party business partners as well as providing general legal advice to the commercial business.
The position requires a commercially minded lawyer with 3 to 5 years' post-qualification experience who is able to work independently, efficiently and effectively to manage a high volume of legal matters and projects. The role will interact proactively with internal stakeholders to ensure that they continue to receive solutions-oriented services from a highly regarded Legal and Compliance function.
The Legal and Compliance Counsel will have the opportunity to gain valuable practical experience working as part of a high-performing regional in-house corporate legal and compliance team. He/she will gain exposure to international jurisdictions and experience working closely with colleagues across APAC and LA.
You'll join a trusted, tight-knit legal team that is highly valued by the business - where your ideas and judgement will be welcomed and recognised.
As the Legal and Compliance Counsel, you will:
Implement and enhance Cochlear's compliance program across APAC & LA, ensuring adherence to anti-bribery and corruption policies and third-party due diligence processes.
Provide timely, commercially relevant legal advice to internal stakeholders on a wide range of business matters.
Develop, enhance, and monitor compliance policies, training programs, and risk assessments.
Lead investigations into compliance violations and drive effective remediation strategies.
Negotiate, draft, and review commercial contracts to support business growth.
Support dispute resolution processes, litigation management, and risk mitigation strategies.
Collaborate with the Global Legal team to strengthen our corporate legal and compliance framework.
About You.
You are a legal professional with 3-5 years post qualification experience with strong commercial acumen and the ability to manage high-volume legal matters effectively. You thrive in cross-functional, multicultural environments and proactively deliver solutions-oriented legal support.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree & admission as a lawyer in New South Wales
3- 5 years post-admission experience in commercial law
Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills
Proven ability to provide practical, commercially sound legal advice
Experience implementing compliance programs, risk assessment, and due diligence
Preferred:
Experience in the medical devices, healthcare, or life sciences industry
Top-tier law firm background
Exposure to APAC & LA markets
Fluency in Mandarin, Korean, or Japanese
If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.
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How we recognise your contribution
At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.
For more information about Life at Cochlear, visit www.cochlearcareers.com
