Senior Legal Counsel, ANZ

Key Responsibilities

• provide support in reviewing marketing proposals and collaterals and educating the marketing team to ensure compliance with local laws (especially Australian Consumer Law and the Unfair Contract Terms Legislation), regulations and codes which apply to medical devices in the field of advertising, promotion and labelling.
• provide legal support to the marketing and product innovation teams in relation to the proposed roll-out of any new products or services.
• draft, review, negotiate or otherwise providing legal support to various types of contracts (including standard form contracts) and commercial transactions arising from the fast-growing business of Align Technology in ANZ.
• prepare and review sales support documents and assisting in developing standard document templates.
• support and drive a culture of compliance by providing regular training and guidance to the ANZ commercial team to ensure legal compliance with respect to contract approval and execution, confidentiality, privacy, Australian Consumer Law, anti-money laundering, modern slavery and any other relevant legislative requirements.
• provide general support to global and/or regional legal teams on privacy, trademark enforcement, brand protection, compliance and competition/anti-trust related issues.
• coordinate with external counsel on various legal matters (transactional and litigation) and provide support to Invisalign Australia’s interactions with government regulators in ANZ (if necessary).
• monitor legislative developments and regulatory changes that are relevant to Invisalign Australia and New Zealand and update legal and commercial teams swiftly and accordingly.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• At a minimum, completion of an LL.B, J.D., or equivalent with top academic credentials from a leading national or international university.
• Australian Law degree and must have been admitted to NSW roll of legal practitioners and hold a current and unrestricted NSW practicing certificate enabling you to practice in-house.
• 10+ years’ work experience with an international and/or leading law firm or equivalent in-house experience with a multinational company, or a combination of the two.
• Substantial experience in Australian Consumer Law, Unfair Contract Terms and Competition Law.
• Experience in the law relating to the advertising of registered medical devices in Australia is preferred but not necessary.
• Substantial experience in drafting and negotiating of commercial contracts, distribution agreements, sales support, other commercial activities and general corporate matters.

• Good attention to detail; effective organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to independently make sound judgments and recommendations on contracts and other commercial issues.
• Strategic thinker.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with a broad audience including legal, business, sales, marketing and highly specialised technical individuals.
• Flexible and willing to learn sensitivities and issues represented in different legal systems and adapt to a continuously changing legal environment.
• The ability to work effectively in a global matrix organisation across geographic and functional boundaries.
• Self-motivator, quick-learner and team oriented.
• Ability to perform in a very fast-paced, highly customised business environment.
• The ability to multi-task and manage complexity and take a solution focused approach
• A pleasant personality with good interpersonal skills. An energetic, outgoing, self-motivated and team-oriented approach.

About
Your growth and well-being:At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:Health and well-being programs to keep you thriving in both body and mind.Employee-exclusive discounts on Invisalign products.Learning opportunities through online learning resources and support for your individual development plans.Inclusive, global workplace that fosters collaboration, recognition and belonging.Country and/or role specific details will be shared with you by your recruiter during the interview process. Discover Align:We are a global community of game-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day.Align’s core values of agility, customer, and accountability are more than words to work by, they are words we live by. The actions we take every day speak to who we are as a company and our focus on being truly impactful. We celebrate our differences, and the many ways we support one another— ultimately creating a more inclusive organization and world as we continue transforming smiles and changing lives.We foster a culture where thinking differently and seeking new experiences are not just encouraged but celebrated. With the Align Mindset, we empower each other, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in an inclusive environment that inspires creativity and collaboration.At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we are committed to building a workforce rich in diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities, all with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time. As part of our commitment to innovation, Align Technology includes exocad and Cubicure, companies that enhance our offerings and extend our impact to industry transformation.Eager to learn how we embrace our global differences and nurture employee well-being? Explore Align's culture here!Want to discover more about exocad and Cubicure? Click on their names for additional information.