Legal Counsel - Compliance and Commercial,EMEA & LATAM

Location: Le Vaud

embecta is a global medical device company with a 100-year legacy in insulin delivery and diabetes care. Driven by innovation, purpose, and a commitment to improving lives, we are expanding our portfolio of solutions to serve even more patients, healthcare providers, and communities around the world.

This role should is based in Canton Vaud. The successful candidate is required to be a resident of the Canton or willing to relocate.

The Legal Counsel shall be responsible for independently managing compliance matters, including privacy, across EMEA & LATAM, providing practical, business-oriented legal advice and implementing compliance and privacy initiatives, in coordination with the relevant Global Legal, Compliance and Privacy SMEs.The Legal Counsel will also provide commercial, legal, and regulatory support across EMEA and LATAM, working closely with the Legal Lead for EMEA & LATAM to advise on and manage a broad range of commercial legal matters.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Independently manage commercial compliance matters across EMEA & LATAM, including assessing country-specific legal and compliance requirements and developing and implementing practical local and regional policies, guidance, and compliance frameworks tailored to applicable regulatory requirements and business needs, in coordination with Global Legal and Compliance  responsible for the review and assessment of submissions for proposed activities or expenditures related to healthcare professionals, medical institutions and other government officials to ensure compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures.

Act as the regional point of contact for Global Compliance, providing regional input and being responsible for the development and implementation of templates and related guidance for agreements with healthcare professionals and healthcare organizations, including events, consultancy arrangements, sponsor ships and similar engagements.

Develop and deliver training for business partners to support business needs and compliance  and track and maintain compliance dashboard(s) and manage and make submission for all regional required periodic compliance reporting.

Lead and manage non-sales third-party due diligence activities across the region, serving as the regional point of contact and coordinating with relevant internal and external stakeholders to address and resolve identified issues.

Act as the regional point of contact for Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC) programs and initiatives, taking responsibility for their effective implementation at regional and local levels, in coordination with Global Compliance, and ensuring that relevant regional employees receive appropriate training.

Independently drafting, editing, and negotiating contracts including contracts for services, consultancy, review and advice in direct and indirect procurement and Regulatory contracts

Manage the Parallel import framework in collaboration with Regulatory including but not limited to revision of process and training of relevant regional employee groups in the EU and relevant regions.

Support Global Legal Privacy Counsel by providing legal advice and guidance on data privacy laws and implementation and training of the company's data privacy strategies, policies, and procedures Identify and monitor relevant developments across the region, identify potential compliance issues and risks, and coordinate with the relevant Global Legal and Compliance SMEs on appropriate actions.

Provide support with special assignments related to Export & Trade Controls as needed from time to time Collaborate closely with the Global compliance team to implement policies, systems and programs that drive organizational compliance with relevant laws, regulations,…