About this opportunity
Arthrex lists this Head of Legal and Compliance DACH (m/w/d) opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Head of Legal and Compliance DACH (m/w/d)
Your Responsibilities
Lead legal and compliance support for the DACH region, providing guidance on commercial, marketing, and medical education activities
Manage, coach, and develop a team of three Legal & Compliance professionals, with overall responsibility for both disciplinary and functional leadership
Act as a trusted advisor to senior management on complex legal, regulatory, and compliance-related matters
Shape and drive the regional Legal & Compliance strategy, ensuring alignment with business priorities and the wider EMEA organization
Assess legal and compliance risks, further develop policies and processes, and foster a sustainable culture of compliance through advisory, communication, and training activities
Review, draft, and negotiate a broad range of contracts and oversee external legal counsel where required
Partner with key stakeholders to support audits, risk assessments, and internal investigations, ensuring the implementation of appropriate corrective actions
Monitor legal and regulatory developments and proactively translate emerging requirements into effective business practices
Your Profile
Fully qualified lawyer with successful completion of the Second State Examination and admission to the German Bar
Minimum of seven years of relevant Legal & Compliance experience, preferably within the healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical device, or life sciences industry
Proven expertise in advising commercial functions and navigating healthcare regulations, compliance programs, and legal risk management
Prior leadership experience is advantageous; most importantly, you are motivated to lead and develop a team through a clear, collaborative, and people-focused approach
Confident and professional communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders and build trusted partnerships across all organizational levels
Strong sense of ownership, sound judgment, and a structured, solution-oriented way of working
Fluent German and English language skills, combined with a willingness to travel internationally up to 20%
What We Offer
International working environment with long-term career prospects in a privately owned and continuously growing company
A collaborative and appreciative corporate culture with a strong team spirit
Depending on the position, opportunities for mobile working and temporary work from other EU countries
30 days of annual leave and programs supporting work-life balance and family commitments
A wide range of internal and external learning and development opportunities, including digital learning platforms
Attractive additional benefits such as a company pension scheme and employer-funded supplementary health insurance
Comprehensive health and well-being programs, including cooperation with EGYM Wellpass, on-site massage services, occupational health management, and wellness initiatives
Regular employee events and company gatherings
Complimentary lunch at our locations
Additional benefits such as a subsidized Germany ticket, Corporate Benefits discounts, and bike leasing programs
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Who can apply
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