Cochlear is the global market leader in implant hearing solutions. Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. Around the world, more people chose a Cochlear-branded hearing implant system than any other. A Cochlear Implant is an electronic device that is surgically implanted under the skin near the ear that restores hearing to those who suffer from severe hearing loss. It’s an incredible piece of engineering and the only product in the world that restores a sense through technology. Imagine using your experience to help people around the world to hear again. We can offer a unique opportunity to join Cochlear, an iconic Australian company, leading the world in implantable hearing solutions. Our mission is to help more people to hear.
The Opportunity
Cochlear has an opportunity for a Legal & Compliance Counsel based in our Sydney office. In this role, the successful candidate will provide timely and practical commercial legal advice and services to manage key legal rights and risks for Cochlear Limited’s day-to-day business operations. The position supports the Deputy General Counsel – R&D, IP & Global Strategic Marketing and other senior lawyers in handling major legal projects, key transactions, and compliance matters. This opportunity will be for a term of 6 months, with the possibility of extension or conversion to a permanent role depending on business needs.

Responsibilities include:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of business contracts, such as R&D collaboration agreements, consultancy agreements, confidentiality agreements and master services agreements.
• Assisting in reviewing marketing and promotional materials.
• Assisting in implementing legal compliance systems for global healthcare professional functions, which may include preparing and/or delivering training to the business
• Providing legal and compliance advice on operational issues, including interactions with healthcare professionals
• Supporting senior lawyers in managing regulatory investigations and/or litigation.
• Contributing to the effectiveness and efficiency of the Corporate Legal Team.

What makes this opportunity unique?
This role offers the chance to work on a variety of legal projects and transactions, providing valuable experience in corporate and commercial legal work. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with key stakeholders and enhance compliance programs, contributing to the continuous improvement of legal processes.
About You
As we grow our operations, we are looking for people who share our passion for delivering quality hearing solutions to our customers. To add value to Cochlear in this role, you’ll be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Essential:

• 3-6 years Post Admission Experience as a lawyer at a reputable top/mid-tier firm or top 200 ASX listed company
• Training and experience in corporate and commercial legal work in Australia
• Ability to perform general contract work, including drafting and negotiating a broad range of business agreements.
• Excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, and research skills.
• Commitment to high work standards.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and proactivity.
• Ability to communicate with people at all levels in the organization.

Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a life full of hearing. We aim to give people the best lifelong hearing experience and access to innovative future technologies. We collaborate with the industry’s best clinical, research and support networks. That’s why more people choose Cochlear than any other hearing implant company. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to hear and experience life’s opportunities.
If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.

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How we recognise your contribution
We want Cochlear to be a place where our people truly enjoy coming to work. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.
For more information about Life at Cochlear, visit www.cochlearcareers.com
At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. We offer flexible working arrangements, and we understand flexibility is not the same for everyone. We’re open to a conversation about what flexibility means for you.

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of business contracts, such as R&D collaboration agreements, consultancy agreements, confidentiality agreements and master services agreements.
• Assisting in reviewing marketing and promotional materials.
• Assisting in implementing legal compliance systems for global healthcare professional functions, which may include preparing and/or delivering training to the business
• Providing legal and compliance advice on operational issues, including interactions with healthcare professionals
• Supporting senior lawyers in managing regulatory investigations and/or litigation.
• Contributing to the effectiveness and efficiency of the Corporate Legal Team