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.
Join a High-Performing Legal & Compliance Team at Cochlear
The Legal Counsel and Compliance Manager, APAC and Latin America (LA) will implement and manage Cochlear's compliance program across APAC and Latin America and provide timely and commercial legal advice to the region. This includes developing compliance policies, maintaining compliance records, supporting the due diligence of third party business partners as well as providing general legal advice to the commercial business.
The position requires a commercially-minded lawyer who is able to work independently, efficiently and effectively to manage a high volume of legal matters and projects. The role will interact proactively with internal stakeholders to ensure that they continue to receive solutions-oriented services from a highly-regarded Legal and Compliance function. The Legal Counsel and Compliance Manager will have the opportunity to gain valuable practical experience working as part of a high-performing regional in-house corporate legal and compliance team. He/she will gain exposure to international jurisdictions and experience working closely with colleagues across APAC and LA.
As the Legal Counsel and Compliance Manager, you will:
- Implement and manage Cochlear's compliance program across APAC & LA, ensuring adherence to anti-bribery and corruption policies and third-party due diligence processes.
- Provide timely, commercially relevant legal advice to internal stakeholders on a wide range of business matters.
- Develop, enhance, and monitor compliance policies, training programs, and risk assessments.
- Lead investigations into compliance violations and drive effective remediation strategies.
- Negotiate, draft, and review complex commercial contracts to support business growth.
- Support dispute resolution processes, litigation management, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with the Global Legal team to strengthen our corporate legal and compliance framework.
About You.
You are an experienced legal professional with strong commercial acumen and the ability to manage high-volume legal matters effectively. You thrive in cross-functional, multicultural environments and proactively deliver solutions-oriented legal support.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree & admission as a lawyer in New South Wales
- 5+ years post-admission experience in commercial law
- Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills
- Proven ability to provide practical, commercially sound legal advice
- Expertise in compliance programs, risk assessment, and due diligence
Preferred:
- Experience in the medical devices, healthcare, or life sciences industry
- Top-tier law firm background
- Exposure to APAC & LA markets
- Fluency in Mandarin, Korean, or Japanese
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.
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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.
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 wo