Requistion ID: 81044
Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with a 130-year history of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide. Dentsply Sirona develops, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive solutions offering including dental and oral health products as well as other consumable medical devices under a strong portfolio of world class brands. Dentsply Sirona’s products provide innovative, high-quality and effective solutions to advance patient care and deliver better and safer dentistry. Dentsply Sirona’s global headquarters is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. The company’s shares are listed in the United States on NASDAQ under the symbol XRAY.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join the dynamic organization of the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with more than a century of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide. In the role of
Senior Counsel EMEA (m/f/d)
you will report to the Legal Director Technology & Solutions. This position can be based either in Germany or in the UK, depending on the candidate’s location. Flexible office hours and employee-friendly remote working options are available.
Key responsibilities
* Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of operational and commercial contracts, including distribution, sales and marketing agreements as well as agreements with healthcare professionals
* Advising internal stakeholders in the EMEA region on a variety of legal and business issues, including healthcare-related marketing and sales campaigns and materials
* Participating in M&A projects, divestitures, and other matters with organization-wide impact
* Advising on legal risks and proposing solutions to mitigate them
* Establishing, monitoring, and optimizing legal processes, workflows, standards and templates
* Building close cross-functional relationships and maintaining a strong knowledge of our products and services
* Managing relationships with outside counsel and other professionals representing us
* Coordinating pre-litigation, litigation and alternative dispute resolution matters
* Building and maintaining a legal Center of Excellence for the review and approval of marketing assets and claims related to medical devices.
Requirements
* Fully qualified German (Volljurist) or UK lawyer
* 5+ years of relevant post-qualification experience (preferably gained in an international corporation), including a background in contract, corporate, competition and anti-trust law and supporting sales initiatives, with a preference for experience in the healthcare or medical devices industry
* Team player with strong interpersonal skills
* Ability to manage multiple parallel projects, to prioritize, meet deadlines and provide solutions
* Ability to work independently in a fast-paced / high volume environment with good business and common sense
* Experience and confidence in dealing with and supporting senior management (both in written and verbal communications), including the ability to draft clear and concise legal documents and communications
* Proactive, pragmatic and efficient working style with a hands-on mentality
* Willingness to learn and dive into new tasks
* Fluency in English (written and spoken), especially legal terminology, is required. German language skills are a strong advantage. Additional languages are a plus.
We offer
* A multi-faceted, responsible role with the rewarding opportunity to help shaping our legal organization
* A friendly, collaborative and open-minded working environment within a multinational legal team
* Flexible working hours
* Employee-friendly remote working options
* An attractive remuneration package and benefits
Dentsply Sirona is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status. We appreciate your interest in Dentsply Sirona.
If you need assistance with completing the online application due to a disability, please send an accommodation request to careers@dentsplysirona.com. Please be sure to include “Accommodation Request” in the subject.