AlignTech Looking For Legal Counsel, South Asia (India) at Maharashtra Full Time

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Transforming smiles, changing lives
At align technology, we believe a great smile can transform a person’s life, so we create technology that gives people the confidence to take on whatever’s nextWe revolutionized the orthodontic industry with the introduction of the invisalign system, and we have never lost sight of that spirit of innovationOur diverse and collaborative teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
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We are looking for a legal counsel in india to serve as a strategic business partner providing support for a broad spectrum of legal matters including managing legal operation toolsThe legal counsel will work as part of a regional legal team of 10 lawyers and will report to the senior counsel, south asia with dotted reporting to the commercial director, india.

In this role, you will…

Be a proactive, agile, and commercially-minded business partner to internal stakeholders.
Draft, review, negotiate the various types of contracts and commercial transactions arising from the fast-growing business of align technology in india and provide legal support on other regional projects relating to south asia.
Provide support in helping the team to understand the regulatory framework and risks around medical device advertisements, and review marketing campaigns and collaterals to ensure compliance with local laws, regulations and codes which apply to medical devices in the field of advertising, promotion and labelling.
Provide general support in other legal and regulatory aspects of the activities of align technology in india, such as intellectual property management, trademark enforcement and brand protection, anti-bribery compliance, anti-trust issues and telehealth.
Monitor major legislative developments and regulatory changes that is relevant to align technology and updating legal and commercial teams accordingly.
Counsel, advise and train the india team on general corporate legal and compliance matters.
Ensure compliance with align’s contract management process, along with company policies and procedures.
Provide support to audit processes and quality management system as required.

The role will focus primarily on india, with additional opportunity to provide support on regional matters in apac over timeDomestic and international travel may be required.
In this role, you’ll need …

Ll.b, j.d., or equivalent with strong academic credentials from a leading overseas or national university, with 7+ years of relevant legal experience in medical technologies, pharmaceuticals or other life science business at a law firm, in-house, or combination of bothExperience of managing legal matters in india is a must.
A pleasant personality with good interpersonal skills, including, but not limited to, a positive attitude and sense of humour!
Strong business acumen and interest in working in a global, multinational company with ability and interest to support a very high-growth business.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate legal risks effectively with a broad audience including legal, business, marketing and highly specialized technical individuals.
Strong work ethic with proven ability to multi-task, prioritise work and perform in a very fast-paced, high growth business environment.

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About align
Align technology is a publicly traded medical device company that is transforming smiles and changing livesOur global team of talented employees develop innovative technology, tools and treatment options to help dental professionals worldwide achieve the clinical results they expectOur digital ecosystem combines the power of technology to create beautiful smiles through the integration of ai and machine learning, digital imaging and visualization, biomechanics and material science to develop the invisalign system, the most advanced clear aligner system in the world; itero intraoral scanners and orthocad digital servicesDid you know? align is the world’s largest manufacturer of custom 3d-printed materials.
By joining align, you will be part of a global, fast-growing company in one of the most dynamic industriesGreat people, innovative technologies, and meaningful work – these are just some of the things employees say make align technology a great place to work.
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Global diversity statement: at align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employeesAs we grow, we will continue building a workforce of diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences and fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion for all our employeesWe live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communitiesAll with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.
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