Legal & Compliance Counsel

Olympus Corporation; Solna kommun; Sur place; SEK 700 000 - 1 000 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bonus scheme

Flexible working hours

Healthcare benefits

Insurance benefits

Pension scheme

Free refreshments in the office

Additional paid leave for CorporateVol

Sports and lunch benefits

Résumé du poste

Olympus Corporation is seeking a dedicated legal/compliance professional to join our regional team in Solna. You will draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements and provide pragmatic legal guidance to support business decisions.

You will help implement and monitor compliance programs, assist with healthcare regulations and anti-corruption requirements, and contribute to ESG initiatives across Europe in collaboration with our headquarters and compliance teams.

Qualifications

• Law degree or equivalent; candidates with related discipline plus relevant experience will be considered
• Compliance qualification from a recognised body is advantageous but not essential
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in in-house legal/compliance or law firm environment
• Experience in medical devices, pharmaceutical or life sciences industry preferred
• Knowledge of anti-bribery/anti-corruption laws and healthcare compliance regulations
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex concepts clearly
• Integrity, professionalism and ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion
• Ability to work independently and take ownership, while collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Willingness to travel occasionally within the region

Responsabilités

• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts including NDAs, R&D, licence, supply and distribution agreements
• Provide timely, pragmatic legal advice directly to the business and manage legal risk
• Support implementation and monitoring of the compliance framework and guidance materials
• Assist with healthcare industry code compliance and anti-corruption requirements
• Support third-party risk management including due diligence and contractual safeguards
• Maintain accurate legal and compliance records and contract registers
• Provide corporate governance support to legal entities in the region
• Conduct legal research and prepare briefing materials on regulatory developments
• Coordinate and deliver legal/compliance training for employees and third parties
• Collaborate with European HQ and Compliance teams on ESG matters

Connaissances

Communication skills

Independent worker

Cross-functional

International teams

Formation

Law degree (LL.B./LL.M.)

Compliance qualification (advantage)

Description du poste

Your Responsibilities

- Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts, including NDAs, R&D, licence, supply and distribution agreements, as well as procurement and public tender documentation

• Provide timely, pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice directly to the business, supporting the effective management of legal risk
• Support the implementation, continuous improvement and monitoring of the compliance framework, including policies, procedures and guidance materials
• Assist with healthcare industry code compliance, anti-bribery and anti-corruption requirements, and adherence to applicable laws, regulations and industry standards
• Support third-party risk management activities, including due diligence, screening and contractual safeguards, to help mitigate financial crime and reputational risks
• Maintain accurate legal and compliance records and documentation, including contract registers, compliance registers, risk assessments and action trackers
• Provide corporate governance support to legal entities across the region
• Conduct legal and compliance research, prepare briefing materials and provide advice on emerging legal, regulatory and compliance developments relevant to the business
• Coordinate and deliver legal and compliance training, onboarding and awareness programmes for employees and third parties
• Collaborate with Olympus’ European Headquarters and Compliance teams on regional legal and compliance initiatives, including Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) matters

Your qualification

- Law degree (LL.B./LL.M.) or equivalent; candidates with a university degree in a related discipline (e.g. Economics or Business Administration) combined with relevant legal or compliance experience will also be considered

• A compliance qualification from a recognised professional body (e.g. the International Compliance Association) is advantageous but not essential
• 2-4 years of relevant professional experience (post-qualification experience for lawyers or equivalent), gained in an in-house legal/compliance function, law firm or a comparable environment
• Experience within the medical device, pharmaceutical or life sciences industry, including an understanding of sales, marketing and medical affairs practices, is highly preferred
• Working knowledge of key compliance laws and regulations, including anti-bribery and anti-corruption legislation, as well as relevant legal and compliance policies, procedures and healthcare compliance regulations
• Demonstrated knowledge of commercial contract law and corporate matters; knowledge of employment law and experience supporting corporate governance activities would be advantageous
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain legal and compliance concepts clearly to non-specialist audiences
• High level of integrity, professionalism and sound judgement, with the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage a demanding workload, meet deadlines and take ownership of responsibilities
• Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently while demonstrating initiative and accountability
• Collaborative and service-oriented mindset, with proven ability to build effective relationships and work successfully across cross-functional and international teams
• Willingness to undertake occasional travel to subsidiary companies within the region

Your benefits

- Bonus scheme

• Flexible working hours
• Healthcare benefits
• Insurance benefits
• Pension scheme
• Free refreshments in the office
• Additional paid leave for Corporate Volunteering Day
• Sports and lunch benefits