Legal Counsel and Compliance Lead - APAC and Latin America

Legal Counsel and Compliance Lead - APAC and Latin AmericaCochlear''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. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people''s lives.The Opportunity.The Legal Counsel and Compliance Lead, 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.This is a newly created role, giving you the platform to shape and mature a compliance program with your signature on it. You''ll join a trusted, tight-knit legal team that is highly valued by the business - where your ideas, judgement, and leadership will be welcomed and recognised.As the Legal Counsel and Compliance Lead, 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 ForEssential:Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree & admission as a lawyer in New South Wales5+ years post-admission experience in commercial lawStrong analytical, communication, and project management skillsProven ability to provide practical, commercially sound legal adviceExpertise in compliance programs, risk assessment, and due diligencePreferred:Experience in the medical devices, healthcare, or life sciences industryExposure to APAC & LA marketsFluency in Mandarin, Korean, or JapaneseWhy Join Cochlear?At Cochlear, you''ll be part of a purpose-driven team making a real impact. We offer:The chance to shape a supportive and inclusive workplace culture across a dynamic region.Professional development opportunities in a cutting-edge, global organisation.A commitment to innovation and excellence in everything we do.This is a rare opportunity to join a global leader in hearing technology - and do it right here from Sydney. At Cochlear, our regional head office gives you direct access to APAC and LATAM markets, with meaningful exposure to global legal teams. This brand-new role lets you shape and elevate our compliance program. You''ll be part of a close-knit, high-performing legal team that''s respected across the business. If you''re looking for a career with impact, ownership, and international reach - all from Sydney.How to ApplyReady to make a difference? Apply today with your CV and a cover letter detailing your skills and experience.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.Unlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchWe help people hear and be heard. We empower people to connect with others and live a full life.We help transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss.We innovate and bring to market a range of implantable hearing solutions that deliver a lifetime of hearing outcomes.A cochlear implant is an established, effective and long-term solution for people with moderate to profound hearing loss. Cochlear pioneered the implant technology and is still the worlds industry leader.Cochlear is a lifelong hearing partner who will support you at every stage of your journey.We help people hear and be heard. We empower people to connect with others and live a full life.We help transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss.We innovate and bring to market a range of implantable hearing solutions that deliver a lifetime of hearing outcomes.A cochlear implant is an established, effective and long-term solution for people with moderate to profound hearing loss. Cochlear pioneered the implant technology and is still the worlds industry leader.Cochlear is a lifelong hearing partner who will support you at every stage of your journey.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.Researching careers? 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Created: 2025-06-28