Strategic Legal & Compliance Counsel, Oceania

Novo Nordisk A/S; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk Oceania is seeking a Senior Legal and Compliance Counsel for Oceania in North Sydney. You will partner with business units across Finance, Operations, Market Access, Marketing, Sales, and Medical to provide pragmatic legal and compliance guidance in a highly regulated setting.

The role emphasizes balancing commercial objectives with robust governance, codes of conduct, and privacy obligations, while supporting AI-driven efficiency and training initiatives.

Qualifications

• Admitted as Barrister and Solicitor in Australia with a current practising certificate.
• 8+ years' legal experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences or medical devices.
• Medicines Australia Code of Conduct certification required; Medicines NZ Code certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and manage a broad range of commercial contracts with a practical, business-focused mindset.
• Advise on commercial matters, privacy obligations, and regulatory codes while supporting strategic initiatives.
• Counsel the business on ethics, anti-bribery, sanctions, modern slavery and third-party risk assessments.
• Review and approve promotional materials in line with pharmaceutical laws and codes.
• Monitor regulatory compliance controls, identify risks and maintain templates, policies and intranet content.
• Champion AI and digital tools to drive efficiency in legal operations and support records management improvements.

Skills

Barrister admission

Legal drafting

Negotiation skills

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Education

Law degree (AU)

Tools

Medicines Australia Code of Conduct

Medicines New Zealand Code

Job description

Novo Nordisk Oceania is seeking a Senior Legal and Compliance Counsel for Oceania in North Sydney. You will partner with business units across Finance, Operations, Market Access, Marketing, Sales, and Medical to provide pragmatic legal and compliance guidance in a highly regulated setting.

The role emphasizes balancing commercial objectives with robust governance, codes of conduct, and privacy obligations, while supporting AI-driven efficiency and training initiatives.