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About us…

Since 1992, Device Technologies has been dedicated to improving patients’ lives through leading edge technology and services, supplying hospitals and healthcare professionals with high-calibre medical solutions from around the world. Over 30 years, Device Technologies has developed a reputation for the quality, dedicated service and ongoing support provided by our people. With HQ in Sydney, the company continues to grow, representing over 200 trusted brands, and employing over 1000 highly skilled staff located across Australia, New Zealand and Asia.

Geared towards optimal performance, our culture is built on empowering our people to achieve their goals, aligning with wider business objectives. We focus on productivity, continuous improvement, career development and leadership nurturing to foster a superior workforce.

The opportunity…

We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Legal Counsel to support and enable our rapid growth across the Asia region. This is a critical role within our Legal function, where you will serve as a strategic partner to affiliates and leadership teams in Asia, helping ensure the business operates efficiently, ethically, and in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Legal

• Provide high-level and wide-ranging advice to DT business stakeholders regarding DT legal exposure in Asia, including customer contracts, service contracts, operating and property leases, licenses and tenders
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with customers, vendors, and other stakeholders in the Asia region;
• Work with various business units in the Asia region to ensure understanding of, compliance with, or acceptance of stated terms and conditions;
• Work with external counsel, internal stakeholders, and insurance providers to manage commercial disputes;
• Manage and maintain contract templates, including updates and revisions;
• Coordinate with Legal and Compliance Manager, Contracts Manager - Asia and other stakeholders in the Asia region to resolve contract-related disputes;
• Advise DT Asia Regulatory affairs team on legal issues relating to marketing regulations, product liability and customer complaints;
• Work with DT P&C team to provide legal advice and support regarding employment agreements, disputes and/or policies; and
• Stay up-to-date with local laws and regulations that impact contracts in the Asian region.

Compliance

• Develop and enhance compliance policies to ensure they are relevant for DT Asia;
• Conduct internal and external (third party) compliance monitoring activities, work with stakeholders to develop recommendations and report to key stakeholders on findings and progress;
• Provide subject matter guidance on legal and compliance as required, including the APACMed Code of Conduct;
• Undertake investigations into non-compliance and actioning improvements to the DT – Asia compliance framework;
• Develop and review compliance training and communications materials;
• Execute Healthcare Professional (HCP) and third party oversight activities (including due diligence);
• Participate in compliance and risk project work;
• Support with risk management activities;
• Support with WHS management activities;

About you...

At Device Technologies, we succeed through our commitment to five key values:

Delivering Innovation - We constantly seek new ideas, technologies, and approaches to meet evolving customer needs and market demands. Through our innovation we continually adapt and transform for our people, our customers and our future success.

Seeking Collaboration - By embracing collaboration we tap into diverse perspectives, skills, and resources to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and achieve common goals. 

Taking Ownership - We embrace accountability and initiative. It fosters trust, collaboration, and empowers our people to drive success through proactive responsibility.  

Practising Good Business - We strive to embody integrity, responsibility, and sustainability.  It involves ethical conduct, transparency, and a commitment to social and environmental stewardship. 

Championing the Customer - By placing customers at the heart of decision-making and operations, we enhance experiences, foster loyalty, and collectively strive to improve patient outcomes.

Our ideal candidate for this role aligns with these values.

Experience required:

• Bachelors degree in law;
• Experience in contract review, negotiation, administration and management of a variety of contracts, preferably in a law firm or in-house legal department;
• Strong understanding of contract law and legal terminology in the Asia region;
• Knowledge of corporate governance and company secretarial responsibilities;
• Highly skilled in interpreting legal documentation;
• Effective analytical, organisational and time management capabilities;
• Attention to detail;
• Excellent communication skills (written & oral);
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills;
• Very good computer skills; and
• Understanding of Device Technologies policies and procedures including any vaccination and background checks in line with this role and its responsibilities.

Desirable experience / qualification:

• Called to the bar in any of the commonwealth countries.
• 5 – 7 years legal experience, with a mix of law firm and in-house experience.
• Experience in compliance, with a focus on auditing.
• Regional experience in Asia.
• Experience in compiling tender responses in a medical field.
• Experience in dealing with relevant industry Regulators.

Interested?

To apply for this opportunity, please click on the 'apply' button to be redirected to our candidate application portal.   

At Device Technologies we are motivated by the opportunity our equipment provides to change people’s lives. We have a clear vision to ensure all our people feel valued and respected, can be themselves and can flourish as contributors to the success of our business.

Our promise is all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, disability, age and all the other wonderful characteristics that make us different.

Please note: Device Technologies will undertake pre-employment checks via our accredited background check provider for the successful candidate to ensure that Device Technologies is meeting legislative obligations and the information a candidate provides is accurate. For all roles, an offer of employment will be subject to the following pre-employment checks: identity check, reference checks, right to work in location (checks for visa holders), police integrity. By proceeding and applying for the role, you acknowledge our hiring process and agree to undertake the required pre-employment checks if successful.

It is also a mandatory requirement for certain roles within our organisation, where the successful applicant may be required to present certifications and/or vaccinations status as per role requirements.  Evidence of certificates or vaccination status will be requested during the interview process by management to qualify fit for role and prior to any offer.