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Vice President, Regional General Counsel, EMEA
Align is a manufacturer of prescription medical technologies that operates notably in EMEA with over 5,000 employees, three business units, manufacturing, treatment planning, and R&D in the Region. Operating out of Align Technology’s Rotkreuz, Switzerland office, the Vice President, Regional General Counsel, EMEA will oversee legal activities of Align’s commercial organization in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Russia. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in the technology and medical device environment as well as intellectual flexibility and versatility, solid business acumen and judgment, thoughtful, sensitive, and persuasive interpersonal skills, and outstanding leadership skills. This position will be a member of and work collaboratively with the Global Legal Leadership team and will report into the EVP, Chief Legal and Regulatory Officer, with a dotted reporting line to the EVP, Managing Director, EMEA Region of Align Technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Be an active and commercially minded business partner to the EMEA Region business units and to the Legal Leadership Teams, continually working to identify strategic opportunities to increase growth/create efficiency and scale on the EMEA legal team to support growth and engage in intelligent risk-taking.
- Lead a team of over ten lawyers and legal professionals, ensure an aligned legal strategy across the Region, and develop the talents as needed.
- Provide simple, practical, and strategic legal advice under applicable laws for a technology and medical device company, in areas such as: interactions with healthcare professionals (notably in the context of commercial B2B negotiations but also in the context of academic collaborations, consulting and services engagements, etc.); competition law; advertising, promotion, and labeling (including experience with consumer advertising regulations and best practices in a highly regulated industry); brand protection and enforcement; anti-bribery and anti-corruption; cyber security and data governance and privacy, intellectual property, labor, employment, litigation, internal investigations, and dispute management.
- Be a partner to the Global Public Policy, Litigation and Intellectual Property Teams and support as needed the EMEA region public policy and managed markets program to create opportunities and mitigate risks.
- Own and drive the EMEA Regional Compliance program, working closely with the Global and Regional Compliance and Ethics and Data Governance and Privacy team.
- Collaborate with other members of Align’s Legal & Regulatory Leadership Team to analyze and advise Align’s business on complex legal/compliance issues that arise out of its global operations.
- Identify, contribute to, and/or lead legal initiatives at the enterprise level and identify areas of simplification within and outside the legal team
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Top academic credentials from a leading European university and preferably, completion of an LL.M. or J.D. at a recognized U.S. law school.
- Admitted (in good standing) to practice law in Europe
- At least 15 years’ combined work experience with an international law firm and in‐house corporate legal team, including experience working for a technology, medical technology, or life sciences company. Prior experience advising on consumer advertising regulations and marketing compliance in a B2B2C or direct-to-consumer business is a plus.
- Deep experience and knowledge of antitrust/competition law.
- Demonstrated experience in the #1 or #2 EMEA region legal spot as a transformational leader who can identify and proactively coach and develop high-potential talent and organize legal talent to support future regional needs.
- Demonstrated experience identifying and resolving legal issues quickly, practically, and effectively, making on-the-spot risk calls, prioritizing conflicting demands from multiple business clients in an extremely fast-paced environment.
- Significant experience dealing with and advising on competition law and investigations.
- Experience navigating multiple, current crises; ability to manage a significant workload, prioritize projects appropriately, and work with little supervision.
- Experience supporting geographical expansion in new and high-risk markets
- Position is based in Rotkreuz, EMEA HQ of Align, with minimum 20-30% travel required
About Align Technology
Your growth and well-being:
At Align, every smile matters. We are committed to supporting your health, contentment, and professional development through tools and initiatives designed to help you thrive. While benefits may vary by location, you can expect the following wherever you join us:
At Align, every smile matters. We are committed to supporting your health, contentment, and professional development through tools and initiatives designed to help you thrive. While benefits may vary by location, you can expect the following wherever you join us:
- Health and well-being programs to keep you thriving in both body and mind.
- Employee discounts on Invisalign products.
- Learning opportunities though online learning resources and support for your individual development plans.
- Inclusive workspace that fosters diversity and collaboration.
Country-specific details will be shared with you by your recruiter during the interview process.
Discover Align:
At Align Technology, we are a global community of game-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day.
Discover Align:
At Align Technology, we are a global community of game-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day.
We foster a culture where thinking differently and seeking new experiences are not just encouraged but celebrated. With the Align Mindset, we empower each other, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in an inclusive environment that inspires creativity and collaboration.
As part of our commitment to innovation, Align Technology includes exocad and Cubicure, companies that enhance our offerings and extend our impact to industry transformation.
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Global Diversity Statement:
At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we are committed to building a workforce rich in diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities, all with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all our practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected category. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are applying, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire.
Review our Applicant Privacy Policy for additional information.
Global Diversity Statement:
At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we are committed to building a workforce rich in diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities, all with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all our practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected category. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are applying, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire.
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