Legal Director, APAC

3 weeks ago


Singapore ENGAGE GROUP PTE. LTD. Full time
Roles & Responsibilities

Legal Director, APAC (MedTech) – Multinational Medical Device Organisation

The Role

A multinational organisation specialising in Medical Technology is seeking for a Legal Director to lead the APAC region including South-East Asia, China, India, New Zealand.

The Opportunity

This MedTech organisation specialises in developing innovative technologies which play a significant role in therapy advancements and in addressing diseases in Hematology, Oncology, Neurology, Autoimmune Diseases and Regenerative Medicine.

The Legal Director will lead the legal function and oversee all legal and compliance matters for the organisation. This role involves providing strategic legal advice to senior management, ensuring compliance with global regulations, managing legal risks, and protecting the company’s interests.

The Legal Director will support the business's growth and operations by advising on various legal issues, including corporate governance, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, licensing, contracts, litigation and Mergers & Aquisitions.

This position requires a proactive and strategic legal professional with experience in the Medical Device and healthcare sector.

What we look for:

  • Law degree (LLB or JD) from a recognised institution, with a license to practice law in at least one jurisdiction (Masters degree preferred).
  • Minimum of 10-15 years of legal experience, with a significant portion in the Medical Device, healthcare, or life sciences industry (Medical Device & MedTech sectors are highly preferred)
  • Experience in a multinational organisation or law firm handling complex legal and regulatory issues.
  • Strong knowledge of medical device regulations, requirements, anti-corruption laws, and other relevant healthcare laws.
  • Experience with M&A, joint ventures, or other strategic transactions.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to manage a legal team and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent negotiation, contract drafting & review, communication skills and ability to draft legal terminology in Chinese language
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a proactive, business-oriented approach to legal issues.

What we offer:

  • Multinational organisation
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing industry.
  • Leadership role with significant influence on the company’s strategic direction.
  • A collaborative and innovative work environment.

What’s next:

This description is tailored to reflect the responsibilities and requirements for a Legal Director in a multinational medical device company, with a focus on regulatory, compliance, and strategic legal matters.

The selection process is now taking place and we are keen to identify the suitably qualified Legal Director candidate for this global organisation.

Please reply directly to this posting with your most updated CV or to application@engagegroup.com.sg

Should you not hear from us, please assume your application was unsuccessful for this time and we welcome your application again the next.

We look forward to considering your application.

Engage Life Science - Singapore / South-East Asia

application@engagegroup.com.sg

Engage Group Pte.Ltd is a licensed business under the Ministry of Manpower: (EA: 18C9316)


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