Sr. Mgr, Portugal, MISSA & South Africa

This Senior Manager role plays a critical part in supporting DePuy Synthes Legal & Compliance function across Portugal MISSA and Belgium. The position partners closely with business leaders to ensure that operationscomply withapplicable laws regulations and internal policies while enabling business growth. This is an opportunity to lead regional legal strategies manage risk and influence decision-making in a dynamic international healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic legal support for distributor and indirect market operationsadvisingthe business on the structuring appointment management and termination of distributor relationships across multiplejurisdictions

• Draftreviewand negotiate complex commercial agreements relating to distributor markets including distribution agency channel partner sales supply marketing service and related commercial arrangements

• Support business growth in distributor markets by enabling expansion managing legal risk in new channel models and developing pragmatic scalable legal solutions that balance compliance with commercialobjectives.

• Manage disputes and performance issues involving distributors and channel partners including escalation enforcement of contractual rights and coordination with external counsel where

• Providelegal guidance to business leaders across Portugal MISSA and South Africa to ensure alignment with applicable laws regulations and company policies

• Manage and oversee legal risk assessment mitigation strategies and compliance initiatives across assigned markets

• Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders partnering cross-functionally with commercial finance compliance and other teams

• Serve as liaison with external counsel and regulatory bodies ensuring effective management of legal matters and outside counsel activities

• Drive consistency and efficiency in legal processes including development and implementation of policies procedures and tools

• Lead and support regional legal projects and initiatives aligned with business priorities and organizational strategy

• Monitor and interpret legal and regulatory developments providing proactive guidance and training toimpactedteams

• Support ethics compliance training initiatives and promote a strong culture of integrity across the region.

• Champion the transformation of legal service delivery through the effective use of AI automation digital platforms and emerging technologies.

• Reimaginelegal workflows and operating models to deliver legalservices moreefficientlyto drivegreater business value

Qualifications

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degreerecognisedin a relevantjurisdiction(egEnglandEUUSor South Africa)required

• Admission to practice law ina relevant jurisdiction

• Advanced business or legal specialization (e.g. LLM MBA) preferred

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Typically requiresat least8-10years of relevant legal experience in a corporate or law firm environment aligned with manager-level roles

• Strong knowledge of international legal and regulatory frameworks particularly within healthcare or MedTech industries

• Proven ability to identify assess and mitigate legal and compliance risks in complex multi-country environments

• Experience managing contract drafting negotiation and execution across a variety of business agreements

• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and provide clear practical legal advice to business leaders

• Strong leadership and project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives

• Excellent communication analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred:

• Experience supporting operations across Europe Middle East or Africa regions

• Prior experience in Legal & Compliance within a global matrix organization

• Familiarity with healthcare regulations commercial compliance and industry standards

• Exposure to legal technology tools process optimization and automation initiatives

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced evolving business environment

• Strong business acumen with a collaborative solutions-oriented mindset

Other:

• Languages: English;additionalEuropean or regional languages (e.g. Portuguese) are a plus

• Travel: Up to 25% international travel may be required

• Certifications: Active legal qualification/license preferred

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