Head of Legal

2 weeks ago

City Of Knox, Australia Thermo Fisher Scientific Full time
Job Title: Head of Legal - ANZ

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a world-leading company in serving science, with revenues exceeding $40 billion and a global workforce of approximately 125,000 employees.

We are committed to enabling our customers to make the world a healthier, cleaner, and safer place. Our mission is to accelerate life sciences research, tackle complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, deliver medicines to market, and increase laboratory productivity.

We offer an unmatched combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and comprehensive services through our best-in-class brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and driven Head of Legal - ANZ to join our team. As a key member of our leadership team, you will lead an exceptional team and work closely with regional and global teams on legal and compliance matters.

Your expertise will ensure the flawless execution of our business strategies. You will be responsible for all legal and compliance matters in ANZ, including commercial, competition, corporate, employment, governance, IP, litigation, anti-bribery, fraud, and regulatory, products liability, and data privacy.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Partner with the ANZ leadership team and regional/global teams to handle commercial contracts and proposals covering the full spectrum of business issues in ANZ.
  2. Collaborate with regional and global teams to develop, implement, and maintain a compliance program that balances company philosophy with local laws and culture; provide associated legal advice.
  3. Interact with business groups and divisions operating in ANZ on various issues, including promotional practices and product liabilities.
  4. Develop collaborative and positive relationships internally and with third-party organizations, including outside counsels.
  5. Build a strong team and develop an annual operating plan for ANZ, including staffing plans and budget; monitor and review budget spending periodically.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized university/law school.
  • 12+ years of qualification as a lawyer in Australia.
  • Experience representing healthcare/life science or other regulated-sector companies within a multinational company in-house legal department and/or an international law firm.
  • Proven experience working with major corporations and adopting various legal approaches.
  • Excellent business sense, good judgment, and strong influencing skills.
  • Ability to develop practical processes/approaches and drive solutions to completion.
  • Experience in team building and management, strong communication skills, and organizational change skills.
  • Organizational savvy to navigate through a matrix organization.
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Proficient in spoken and written English.
  • Travel is estimated at less than 20%.
What We Offer:
  • Competitive remuneration.
  • Annual incentive plan bonus.
  • Healthcare.
  • A range of employee benefits.

We offer employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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