The position requires a lawyer experienced in South Africa and SADC countries with a proven track record in advising, structuring, and implementing complex projects in the country/region. The position requires a strong generalist with an ability to advise strategically and act operationally on a broad range of topics, which includes: advise on a broad range of legal and compliance topics including implementation of new commercial projects, business models, commercial contracts including suppliers, distributors, employment law and disputes, competition law and related pricing issues, corporate matters, IP, public procurement law, litigation/arbitration, product liability, data protection, M&A activities and integrations, medical device regulatory issues; all combined with a robust and process-driven approach to the management of legal matters, in accordance with local law and the Medtronic policies and procedures.
A Day in the Life
We offer you a position where you can demonstrate your analytical skills within a vibrant environment that provides a platform for you to use your experience to deliver our business objectives.
- Provide strategic guidance and commercially-oriented operational legal support to management/business units/functions in Southern Africa.
- Advise on a wide array of strategic projects on the corporate and commercial side, including the evaluation and implementation of new business models / initiatives.
- Counsel business clients practically and strategically on legal issues relating to the operations and business.
- Manage the implementation and supervision of the Distributor Policies, including review and approval of distributors, negotiation of distributor agreements, advising on renewals and terminations and conducting the Distributor Monitoring Program.
- Advise on legal matters, such as drafting, review and negotiation of a wide range of commercial and non-commercial agreements.
- Provide operational support on the daily activities of the local operations, including rendering support to the various functions (HR, Pricing, Regulatory).
- Cooperate and coordinate with the Medtronic Compliance Team in fostering a culture of ethics and compliance and addressing matters from a legal and compliance perspective.
- Support the EMEA Legal team on new processes and projects to ensure local implementation and effective incorporation of legal requirements into commercial and business activities.
- Effectively manage relationships with outside counsel to maximize the quality of representation and minimize legal expenses.
- Strong academic credentials and professional qualification as a lawyer in South Africa.
- Fluency in English (spoken and written)
- Minimum of 8 years experience in an international firm or law firm.
- Work experience across Southern Africa.
- Excellent legal skills and commercial acumen.
- Solid judgment and integrity.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Analytical thinking.
- Ability to work on various projects at same time; good priority setting skills.
- Positive and proactive approach, including driving processes in a complex environment.
- Ability to deal with ambiguity and making decisions and taking leadership in such situations.
- Ability to work independently yet team-oriented.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package to all our employees:
- Flexible working environment
- Annual Incentive Plan % depending on company results
- Pension scheme and group discount on healthcare insurances
- Training possibilities via Cornerstone/Harvard Manage Monitor/GetAbstract
- Employee Assistance Program and Recognize! (our global recognition program)
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