Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is seeking a highly qualified and experienced legal professional to join our team as a Sr Manager Corporate Counsel in Melbourne, Australia. As a world-class leader in serving science, Thermo Fisher Scientific is dedicated to enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead and manage a team providing legal support to our ANZ business, collaborating with regional and global teams on a wide range of legal and compliance matters. As a member of the ANZ Leadership Team, you will play a key role in supporting our overall ANZ business strategy while ensuring compliance with law and company policies.
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Responsibilities:
- Lead all aspects of all legal and compliance matters in ANZ, including commercial, competition, governance, IP, litigation, and regulatory issues.
- Work closely with the ANZ leadership team and regional/global teams on commercial contracts and proposals, providing legal advice on a variety of business issues.
- Collaborate with regional and global teams to develop and implement a compliance program that aligns with the Company's philosophy and local laws.
- Interact with business groups and divisions in ANZ on various issues, such as promotional practices and product liabilities.
- Build and lead a strong legal team.
- Develop and implement an annual operating plan for ANZ, including staffing and budget management.
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Law degree from a recognised university/law school.
- 15+ years of experience as a lawyer in Australia.
- Experience representing healthcare/life science or other regulated-sector companies.
- Proven ability to work with major corporations and adopt a variety of legal approaches.
- Excellent business sense, good judgment, and strong influencing skills.
- Ability to develop practical processes and drive solutions to completion.
- Experience in team building and management, with strong communication and organizational change skills.
- Fluent in spoken and written English.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an equal opportunity employer and offers accessibility services for job seekers requiring accommodations in the application process. If you require an accommodation, please contact us at 1-855-471-2255*. We value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join our team.
Apply today to be part of our exceptional team and contribute to our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Visit our website at http://jobs.thermofisher.com to apply now.
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.