Regional Legal Expert for East Asia and APAC

3 weeks ago

Singapore Stryker Singapore Private Limited Full time

Stryker Singapore Private Limited is seeking a highly skilled Regional Legal Counsel to provide top-tier legal services and expertise to our operations in ASEAN, Hong Kong & Taiwan. This role is pivotal in maintaining strict compliance, managing legal documentation effectively, and streamlining contract processes across various businesses.

About the Role
  • This position provides a unique opportunity to engage with multiple jurisdictions, including ASEAN, Hong Kong & Taiwan, offering a broad perspective and varied legal experience across different regulatory environments.
  • You will be based in Singapore (East Asia & APAC Headquarters), providing direct exposure to senior leadership and significant opportunities for visibility and strategic influence within the company.
  • This role is positioned for growth, with potential for advancement within the legal department and the wider organization, driven by performance and strategic impact.
Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary legal point of contact for all legal matters related to ASEAN & HKTW, including contract drafting and documentation, providing compliance advice, and managing contractual disputes and litigations in the assigned jurisdiction.
  • Draft and review complex commercial agreements, participate in negotiations to ensure the legal rights of Stryker are protected, and collaborate with all legal and compliance colleagues across EA, APAC, and global.
  • Provide counsel and advice in acquisition & integration activities, support the implementation of integration strategies, and ensure appropriate agreements are implemented for surgeon consultancies, research, sponsorship, and fellowships.
  • Draft and oversee the negotiation of various agreements, including tender agreements, hospital supply/pricing agreements, and consignment and loan kit agreements, proactively handling various commercial matters through to resolution.
  • Advise on employment-related issues and assess when external legal advice may be required, provide counsel and guidance in navigating local laws and regulations that directly and indirectly impact the various businesses.
  • Monitor legal developments across the region, provide updates to stakeholders, and drive actions to address such developments internally.
  • Advise the business on laws, regulations, and Stryker policies, with strong knowledge of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the MedTech Europe Code of Ethics.
  • Instruct external counsel in litigation and other legal matters, monitor as appropriate, review and establish standard forms for agreements in the region, and assist and support Stryker's compliance programs.
  • Actively participate in projects and work undertaken by the Legal and Compliance Department team in EA, including regular reports to the Senior Regional Counsel.
  • Initiate, develop, and provide in-house training and education, actively input and participate in the ongoing development and improvement of internal processes.
Requirements
  • An advanced law degree with admission to the bar preferred.
  • 5-8 years of applicable professional experience within a law firm or a legal department of large global organizations.
  • Excellent command of English, good command of Mandarin (to work with stakeholders in Taiwan), and command of additional ASEAN language advantageous.
  • Prior experience in healthcare/medical device industry strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrates strong judgement, professional demeanor, business acumen, and executive presence.
  • Strong analytical and drafting skills, providing timely legal advice in a highly regulated industry.
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to convey complex legal principles clearly and concisely.
  • Good interpersonal skills and adept at communicating with and managing stakeholders at all levels in the organization, including senior leaders.
  • Ability to work well independently and in a team, adapting to diverse team dynamics in a matrix organization structure.
  • Has a general understanding of business financials and reporting, budgeting process, and expense management.
  • Ability to manage numerous projects and conflicting demands in a fast-paced environment.

The estimated salary range for this position is $120,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.

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