Paralegal, Apac

Cochlear is the global market leader in implant hearing solutions. Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. Around the world, more people chose a Cochlear-branded hearing implant system than any other. A Cochlear Implant is an electronic device that is surgically implanted under the skin near the ear that restores hearing to those who suffer from severe hearing loss. It’s an incredible piece of engineering and the only product in the world that restores a sense through technology. Imagine using your experience to help people around the world to hear again. We can offer a unique opportunity to join Cochlear, an iconic Australian company, leading the world in implantable hearing solutions. Our mission is to help more people to hear.

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We have an exciting opportunity for two high-performing law students to join our friendly in-house legal team on a casual basis (15 hours a week) in the position of Paralegal. The responsibilities of the role will vary day to day but will include supporting Cochlear’s APAC and Latin American Legal and Compliance team with tasks such as contract administration, compliance record management, legal research and review of marketing materials.

The role is a unique opportunity to work with a company that does truly amazing things while developing a Global mindset (working with the APAC and Latin America region) and the skills needed to become a commercially-savvy, customer-centric lawyer of the future.

While no two days are the same, our Paralegals will typically perform the tasks detailed below.

Legal and Compliance Team Support- Perform general administrative duties, including responding to routine information requests from the business and entering data into the file management system.- Support contract administration, ensuring all details are accurate and current.- Maintain company secretarial records for all subsidiaries.- Provide litigation support, including preparing chronology of events and responding to requests for documentation.- Maintain compliance registers in accordance with policies and procedures, and support third party compliance-related due diligence.- Support the generation of Legal and Compliance training materials.- Populate compliance templates.

Legal Research- Monitor changes to relevant laws in the APAC and Latin American regions.- Perform legal research and draft research memos.- Under the direction of the Legal Counsel, modify standard templates to meet changes to local laws and regulations and/or changing business requirements.- Review policies/procedures to ensure compliance with laws in the APAC and Latin American region and Cochlear’s compliance policies.- Review advertising and promotional materials.

About You:
To add value to Cochlear in this role, you’ll be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
- Bachelor of Laws student (second year or above) with a distinction average- Availability to work 15 hours a week (ideally spread over two days)- Some experience working as a Paralegal or in a legal environment- Exceptional proofreading skills; accurate with meticulous attention to detail- Ability to work with a high degree of independence and confidentiality, prioritise work and meet deadlines- Highly flexible and adaptable, ability to shift focus easily and quickly- Exceptional interpersonal skills, friendly and curious

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 life full of hearing. We aim to give people the best lifelong hearing experience and access to innovative future technologies. We collaborate with the industry’s best clinical, research and support networks. That’s why more people choose Cochlear than any other hearing implant company. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to hear and experience life’s opportunities.

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We want Cochlear to be a place where our people truly enjoy coming to work. 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.

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. We offer flexible working arrangements, and we understand flexibility is not the same for everyone. We're open to a conversation about what flex