HEAD OF LEGAL SOUTH EUROPE & LATAM

Getinge; Milano; Ibrido; EUR 100.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading global medical technology company is looking for a Head of Legal South Europe & LATAM. This role requires strategic legal support across the region with responsibilities including advising on compliance, managing commercial contracts, and overseeing local legal functions. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of legal experience, and expertise in South Europe & LATAM markets is preferred. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement with 3-4 days at home.

Servizi

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunities

Competenze

• At least 10 years of legal experience, including 5 years in-house within a multinational company.
• Experience in South Europe & LATAM markets is essential.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office tools required.
• Fluency in English; Spanish preferred.

Mansioni

• Advise leadership on legal risks and compliance.
• Support teams with contracts and negotiations.
• Manage commercial agreements with various stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the global team to improve legal processes.

Conoscenze

Negotiation skills

Analytical capabilities

Stakeholder management skills

Excellent communication

Proactive mindset

Formazione

Law degree

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

HEAD OF LEGAL SOUTH EUROPE & LATAM

Location: Milan, Italy

Remote Work: 3-4 days at home (hybrid)

With a passion for life

Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life‑saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers – and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.

Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced legal leader to join our global Commercial Legal team. The Head of Legal South Europe & LATAM will provide strategic, high‑quality legal support to our operations across the region and oversee the local legal function, with dedicated support for LATAM.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise leadership on legal and conduct risks, ensuring strong compliance and ethical business practices
• Support regional and local teams with contracts, negotiations, and daily legal matters
• Manage commercial agreements with customers, suppliers, distributors, and service providers
• Oversee corporate governance for local legal entities
• Collaborate with the global Commercial Legal team to enhance contract templates and improve legal processes
• Identify legal, regulatory, and policy risks impacting the region
• Manage disputes and relationships with external law firms
• Support Ethics & Compliance activities, including investigations and training

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of legal experience, including 5 years in‑house within a multinational company (Life Science/Medical Device/Pharma strongly preferred)
• Experience in South Europe & LATAM markets
• Law degree and qualification in a relevant jurisdiction
• Strong command of Microsoft Office tools
• Collaborative team player with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and commercial capabilities
• Ability to work effectively in an international matrix environment
• Proactive mindset, able to deliver high‑quality support under time pressure
• High integrity and sound judgment
• Fluency in English, Spanish preferred

About us

With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.