Director, Legal APAC

HOYA Surgical Optics is seeking a Director, Legal APAC (2-Month Contract). The position manages legal support to Hoya Surgical Optics division’s APAC (excluding China and Japan) and the Americas regions, and supports other matters as assigned by the Global General Counsel of Hoya Surgical Optics and Hoya Contact Lens divisions. The role requires discretion, professionalism, sound judgment, and the ability to work with senior management on emergent and day-to-day legal and business opportunities and challenges.

Job Title

Director, Legal APAC (2-Month Contract)

Role Overview

This position manages legal support to Hoya Surgical Optics division’s APAC (excluding China and Japan) and the Americas regions. He or she supports other matters as assigned by the Global General Counsel of Hoya Surgical Optics and Hoya Contact Lens divisions.

Works closely with and have impact on: HOYA Corporation, HOYA Surgical Optics groups

Duties and Responsibilities

• Be the main point of contact for legal and compliance support for APAC and the Americas
• Structure and Draft life science/clinical or medical device related commercial contracts (e.g. supply, manufacturing, distribution)
• Review and revise various agreements such as Master Services, Clinical Trial, Supply Chain, and Vendor agreements as necessary
• Negotiate with sophisticated counterparties to secure favourable terms and protect the Company's interests
• Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of corporate policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance and mitigate legal risks
• In collaboration with compliance counterparts and colleagues, undertake compliance related tasks and initiatives
• Collaborate with other departments (for example, Human Resources, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Research, Medical Affairs, Sales & Marketing, Operations, R&D, Global Functions) to identify legal issues and assist the business in achieving its goals/objectives in a legally compliant and ethical business practices. Advise on mergers and acquisitions, cross-border transactions and general corporate governance matters and work independently and with outside counsel in structuring and negotiating related transactional agreements
• Assist the Human Resource functions in analyzing, addressing, and resolving employment-related issues, manage the handling of employment disputes
• Maintain a current working knowledge of new laws and regulatory developments so as to anticipate business and/or regulatory challenges and recommend process, product and service improvements
• Collaborate closely with other key members of the Global Legal Department
• Supervise outside counsel and monitor legal costs and expenses
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the legal function and the organization's goals
• Create and implement legal/compliance onboarding training programs aimed at educating new employees about important legal and compliance topics
• Assist in conducting internal investigations into potential legal or ethical violations and recommend appropriate actions
• Collaborate with the Compliance team members to develop and implement compliance training programs and initiatives
• Collaborate with the Legal team members and stakeholders to draft and revise agreement templates
• Provide support for intellectual property matters, including patent, trademark, and copyright protection
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on special projects and initiatives as necessary

Requirements Education

• Master of Laws (LLM) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a well-regarded university
• Membership in good standing of a bar association in a western jurisdiction such as the US, UK, France, Germany
• Additional qualification to practice law in an Asia jurisdiction (Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, Australia, and India) preferred

Experience

• 10 years PQE or more
• Life science industry and APAC regional experience
• Strong work ethics and the ability to work independently

Skills/Accreditations

• Qualification to practice law in a second jurisdiction
• Not required

Please send your CV, as well as your salary expectation and your available starting date, for our consideration.

By submitting your application, you consent to HOYA Group collecting, disclosing, and retaining your personal data for employment assessment and verification purposes.

If you are shortlisted, we will contact you within three weeks of your application. Thank you for your application and understanding.

EEO Statement: HOYA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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