Senior Compliance Counsel

Demant; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Sports cards

Job summary

Demant is seeking a Senior Legal Compliance Counsel to lead compliance matters for its Polish entities, based in Warsaw. You will independently assess issues, set priorities, and drive initiatives while aligning with the global compliance framework.

You will provide practical advice in Polish and English, identify risks, review business processes, and monitor Polish law developments. The role offers significant autonomy within an international team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as legal counsel.
• Experience in life sciences industry.
• Experience from both private practice and in-house roles.
• At least 5 years of hands-on compliance experience.
• Sound judgment, independence, and collaboration.
• Proficient in English for business communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and development of Demant's Polish compliance strategy and policies.
• Serve as the primary local advisor on legal compliance, providing clear advice in Polish and English.
• Partner with the business to identify compliance risks and improve processes.
• Monitor Polish legislation and develop action plans for the business.
• Collaborate with the global compliance team on Poland matters and whistleblower handling.

Skills

Legal counsel

Compliance

English proficiency

Stakeholder management

Education

Law degree

Job description

Would you like to take ownership of legal compliance matters in Poland in an international organization that helps improve people’s lives?Demant offers some of the world’s most advanced hearing health solutions and services. As our business continues to grow, so does the need for strong, practical legal compliance advice.We are looking for an experienced and pragmatic Senior Legal Compliance Counsel to lead compliance matters for our Polish companies. Acting as the primary local legal compliance advisor, you will independently assess issues, set priorities, and drive matters forward in close dialogue with relevant stakeholders. At the same time, you will be part of Demant’s global compliance function, drawing on the team’s expertise and ensuring that local solutions are aligned with Demant Group’s compliance strategy and standards. The role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to shape and further develop our compliance framework in Poland.

By joining us, you will benefit from

• We offer a senior role with real influence and professional freedom, supported by the stability and benefits of employment with a well-established Polish company.
• Stability and security: employment under an employment contract with a well-established Polish company;
• Autonomy and influence: the freedom to apply your professional experience, take ownership of your work, and help shape compliance solutions for our Polish companies;
• International exposure: the opportunity to build a broad understanding of Demant Group companies and work with colleagues and stakeholders in Poland and beyond;
• A collaborative environment: a place in a dynamic international team where we share knowledge, challenge ideas constructively, and solve complex matters together;
• Attractive employee benefits: a wide range of benefits, including private medical care, sports cards, and more; and

Your strategic and day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• driving the implementation and continued development of Demant Group’s compliance strategy and policies across the Polish companies;
• acting as the primary local advisor on legal compliance matters affecting Demant Group companies in Poland, independently assessing issues and providing clear, practical advice to the business in both Polish and English;
• partnering with the business to identify compliance risks and to review, strengthen, and improve relevant business processes;
• monitoring relevant developments in Polish legislation, assessing their impact on the business, and independently developing and coordinating appropriate action plans;
• collaborating with the global compliance team on matters concerning Poland, contributing local legal expertise, seeking input where appropriate, and supporting the handling of matters such as incoming whistleblower reports.

Demant Group companies are located across Poland, and your workplace will be in Warsaw.

What we are looking for

You may be a great fit for this role if you are an experienced legal professional who enjoys taking ownership, working closely with the business, and turning complex compliance questions into clear and practical solutions. We are looking for someone who brings sound judgment and independence to the role while valuing collaboration, constructive challenge, and input from colleagues across our global organization. In particular, we imagine that you:

• bring at least 10 years of experience as legal counsel, including some experience from the life science industry, enabling you to navigate complex legal and regulatory matters with confidence;
• ideally have experience from both private legal practice and an in-house legal role, giving you a strong understanding of how to combine legal quality with the realities of the business;
• have at least five years of hands‑on legal compliance experience and are comfortable independently driving matters from assessment through implementation and follow‑up;
• work in a structured and accountable way, with the autonomy, attention to detail, and prioritization skills needed to move several projects forward at the same time;
• communicate clearly and confidently, both in writing and in conversation, and can make complex legal and compliance topics accessible, concise, and compelling;
• apply sound legal judgment with a pragmatic, business-oriented mindset, maintaining high professional standards while helping the business find workable solutions;
• build trusted relationships and engage effectively with stakeholders at different levels of the organization, while being open to input and professional sparring from local and global colleagues; and
• are proficient in English and comfortable using it as your everyday corporate working language.

Come and join us!