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EMEA Legal & Compliance Counsel (French speaker)

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Cardinal Health

Sep 6

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Dublin
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You need 5-6 years' legal experience, preferably in healthcare, fluent English and French, strong drafting and compliance skills, commercial acumen, tech-savvy, and good judgment.
  • You will provide legal advice, draft contracts, coordinate with external counsels, ensure compliance, implement policies, and participate in global projects within the healthcare sector.

Requirements

  • At least PQE 5-6 years working experience in law firm/in-house.
  • Knowledge of healthcare industry is desirable.
  • Legal practicing certificate is desirable.
  • Fluent spoken and written English and French is required.
  • Solid legal and compliance experience. Strong legal drafting skills.
  • Strong commercial acumen and instinct, balanced by a good sense of risk management.
  • Good judgment and discretion. Able to escalate matters appropriately to relevant stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to champion a corporate culture of openness and transparency.
  • Willingness to "roll up your sleeves" to execute key projects successfully.
  • Savvy written and verbal communication skills across various media.
  • Ability to use different types of technology such as Microsoft Office, Teams, Zoom etc.

Responsibilities

  • Providing proactive legal and compliance advice and counsel to support the medical device business.
  • Set up and improve the internal legal system in terms of contract management, updating templates and SOPs.
  • Drafting, negotiating and reviewing the entire gamut of commercial contracts such as distribution agreements, agreements with key customers and hospitals, responding to tenders, agreements with key vendors for long-term supply of materials, including advising on our rights and obligations under various contracts.
  • Anticipate legal, regulatory and enforcement trends in the healthcare industry and to prepare the company to meet the opportunities and challenges presented by those trends.
  • Weigh in on business strategies and to resolve operational issues cross-functionally.
  • Coordinate with external counsels on various projects from time to time within budget.
  • Assist internal investigations and investigations related interviews where necessary.
  • Understanding and implementing corporate guidelines and policies with regard to our code of business conduct, anti-bribery, anti-corruption policies, healthcare compliance policies and procedures.
  • Working cross-functionally to ensure ongoing activities (including interactions with HCPs and HCIs) meets with industry norms and requirements on ethical interactions, to audit and monitor to ensure compliance with those norms and requirements.
  • Work with the International Legal & Compliance team including implementing global compliance policy & procedure, legal & compliance training program to associates, streamlining work processes, etc.
  • Lead or participate in international or global projects as needed from time to time.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the EMEA Legal & Compliance Counsel position?

The primary responsibility is to provide Legal & Compliance support to Cardinal Health’s medical device direct business in France and the indirect EMEA markets.

What are the essential duties involved in this role?

The essential duties include providing proactive legal and compliance advice, improving the internal legal system, drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, anticipating legal trends, resolving operational issues, coordinating with external counsel, assisting in investigations, and ensuring compliance with corporate guidelines.

What level of experience is required for this position?

At least 5-6 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in a law firm or in-house setting is required.

Is knowledge of the healthcare industry necessary for this role?

While it is desirable, it is not mandatory to have knowledge of the healthcare industry.

What languages are required for this job?

Fluency in spoken and written English and French is required.

What educational qualifications or certifications are preferred?

A legal practicing certificate is desirable.

What skills are essential for the EMEA Legal & Compliance Counsel?

Essential skills include solid legal and compliance experience, strong legal drafting skills, strong commercial acumen, good judgment, discretion, and excellent communication skills.

Will I need to coordinate with external parties?

Yes, you will coordinate with external counsels on various projects from time to time.

What technology skills are required for this position?

Candidates should be able to use various types of technology, including Microsoft Office, Teams, Zoom, etc.

Is there a focus on diversity and inclusion in the hiring process?

Yes, Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background, encouraging applications from underrepresented groups.

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Cardinal Health

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Cardinal Health is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. With more than 50 years in business, operations in more than 30 countries and approximately 48,000 employees globally, Cardinal Health is essential to care.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision care coverage

  • Paid time off plan

  • 401(k) savings plan

  • Flexible spending accounts

  • Short- and long-term disability coverage

  • Basic life insurance

  • Business travel insurance