Director Legal Counsel & Data Privacy / Compliance APAC

About the role

Sonova is looking for a Director Legal Counsel & Data Privacy / Compliance for the APAC region (including China) to act as its legal point of contact and coordinator for the business segments of Hearing Instruments (Wholesale and Retail) and Cochlear Implants. The role partners with regional management so that corporate requirements and policies are rolled out, trained on and complied with.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the primary legal contact and coordinator for Sonova's APAC business segments, translating complex legal matters into clear, practical and business-oriented advice for regional management and employees.
• Provide legal support for commercial matters affecting the APAC businesses and help management identify and address associated legal issues.
• Support strategic M&A and business development projects in the region.
• Identify potential legal gaps and risks, oversee their resolution and support consistent implementation of corporate requirements and policies across Group Companies.
• Support the Global Compliance and Data Privacy teams in implementing and maintaining the Group's compliance and data privacy programs.
• Partner with other Sonova functions and regions, working across reporting lines and building consensus with diverse stakeholders.
• Report regularly to the direct line manager and provide regional and local leadership with updates on legal activities, risks and issue resolution.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law, having passed the bar exam.
• 10+ years of post-admission professional experience in leading law firms and/or multinationals in the APAC region, with exposure to the medical device/healthcare industry and M&A transactions.
• Ability to understand the needs of a small, dynamic organization within a broader global organization.
• Collaborative approach across all levels of hierarchy, functions and regions, with cultural sensitivity.