Senior Legal Counsel

The Legal team is responsible for managing the legal affairs of the company, including providing legal counsel across the organization, handling disputes, and creating and enforcing intellectual property.

Let’s talk about the team:

The Legal team is responsible for advising on all activities related to the organization’s legal affairs within the ANZ region. Key areas include providing legal support on commercial and non-commercial matters, addressing consumer and competition law issues, and advising on global privacy laws and advertising regulations.

The role involves supporting one of the highest-revenue markets in APAC and emerging markets, with significant involvement in global product initiatives as well as leading marketing reviews for the region

Let’s talk about the role:

• Provide timely, creative, and commercially astute legal advice that aligns with ResMed’s strategic objectives.
• Act as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders, anticipating legal and regulatory issues, and delivering practical, customer-focused solutions.
• Lead, advise on, and drive strategic initiatives and projects with the leadership team.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a range of contracts, particularly those involving health procurement and technology.
• Review marketing collateral, educational, and promotional materials to ensure compliance with applicable laws and policies.
• Advise on legal and regulatory matters across Australia and New Zealand, staying informed about relevant changes in laws.
• Offer guidance on compliance and privacy-related matters.
• Continuously improve legal operations by creating playbooks, conducting training, and mentoring other lawyers.
• Support the Direct-to-Consumer business, including handling consumer complaints, warranty issues, and managing a retail lease portfolio
• Provide strategic legal input on DTC models, including subscription models, and participate in the DTC leadership team.
• Manage competition law issues related to a dual distribution model markets, handle distribution agreements, and assist with resolving disputes and complaints.
• Oversee hospital contracts and government tenders, providing strategic support to the wholesale business and participating in wholesale leadership discussions.
• Support the development of new distribution channels, such as establishing local pharmacy pathways.
• Collaborate with local provider and consumer solutions teams, reviewing trade promotions and marketing labels.
• Provide legal support for product pilots and new releases in the ANZ market, and assist the sales operations team.
• Manage agreements and interactions with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).
• Provide legal support for mergers and acquisitions.
• Deliver regular training to internal clients.
• Develop legal playbooks and other tools to optimize legal services.

Let’s talk about you:

• 6-8 years PQE, gained in-house or in a commercial law firm.
• Admitted to practice law in Australia.
• In-house experience in the med-tech or other regulated industries is preferred.
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions, as well as litigation, is a bonus.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders and serve as a legal business partner for the ANZ commercial team and APAC leadership.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify legal risks and create effective strategies to mitigate them.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal matters for different audiences.
• A team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, handling complex, high-risk issues with practical solutions.
• Well-organized, with excellent planning skills and the ability to prioritize and achieve defined outcomes.
• Experience with privacy compliance and technology-related legal issues is an advantage.

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