Legal Counsel France-BeNeLux

Join a team that is changing millions of lives. 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 next. We revolutionized the orthodontic industry with the introduction of the Invisalign system, and we have never lost sight of that spirit of innovation. Our diverse and collaborative teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Ready to join us? About this opportunity We are looking for a talented lawyer to join the AE (Americas and EMEA) Legal Team and fill the role of Legal Counsel France-BeNeLux. This is a high potential position for a lawyer who will act as lawyer responsible for the France, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxemburg region. The successful candidate will be part of French and BeNeLux Leadership Teams and provide strategic business advice to functional leaders on a wide variety of commercial, corporate and compliance matters as they arise from the day-to-day operations of a public global company, operating in a highly regulated sector and poised for significant growth. The role is hybrid with 3-days a week in the office in Paris, France, and will report to Legal Director Europe located in Cologne, Germany. In this role, you will… As the Legal Counsel France-BeNeLux you will manage all legal matters and potential risks to Align business in the markets. You will support and navigate heterogenous legal landscape, always in compliance with Align Policies, Code of Conduct and strategy. You will interface with all disciplines and departments within Align supporting the France-BeNeLux region. This will include, but not limited to, commercial, corporate, regulatory, competition, litigation, public affairs and compliance support. You will also have a chance to work closely with various cross-functional teams and global centers of excellence on various regional and global projects. The key missions will include: Lead responsibility for all legal matters in the region covering France, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxemburg. Provide high quality legal and strategic advice and day-to-day support to the commercial and other functional teams. Anticipate and address critical legal, business and ethical issues. Support the organization in public affairs activities and litigation. Work closely with the local HR Department on general employment issues or other issues common to HR and Legal. Plan and deliver risk-based training programs including interactions with HCPs, competition law, etc. Effectively establish and manage relationships with external counsels. Work closely with the rest of the AE (and in particular European) Legal Department and the Global Compliance and Data Privacy Team as to create, develop, implement and maintain a risk-based compliance program with consistent and effective European policies and procedure, that also reflect domestic laws, regulations and culture. Advise and keep the Legal Director Europe updated on business management of critical projects in a timely manner and assist in reviewing all matters relating to compliance and financial reporting as appropriate. In this role, you'll need... Qualified French/civil lawyer, licensed to practice under French law 6-10 years post-bar experience, ideally gained within healthcare/medical environment as in-house lawyer or with a law firm representing healthcare clients. Experience within medical device sector or wider pharmaceutical, biotechnology or life sciences sectors; exposure to competition law, data privacy and compliance preferred. Strong transactional and drafting skills. Fluent in both spoken and written French and English, third European language welcomed but not a must. Additional skills: Highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with demonstrated initiative, adaptability and integrity. Result-driven, collaborative, focused, excellent in multitasking, flexible and willing to learn and adapt to a continuously changing legal environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with a broad audience including medical, legal and highly specialized technical individuals, with strong but diplomatic presence. Experience in handling a high volume of activity involving multiple and often complex projects simultaneously, and ability to deal positively when working within tight time pressure and demanding clients. Impeccable business and risk management judgment and ethics. Sound like a good fit? Great! Click the "Apply" link to let us know you are interested. About Align Align Technology is a publicly traded medical device company that is transforming smiles and changing lives. Our global team of talented employees develop innovative technology, tools and treatment options to help dental professionals worldwide achieve the clinical results they expect. Our 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 services. By joining Align, you will be part of a global, fast-growing company in one of the most dynamic industries. Great people, innovative technologies, and meaningful work – these are just some of the things employees say make Align Technology a great place to work. We respect your privacy. Please review our Applicant Privacy Policies for additional information. Global Diversity Statement: At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As 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 employees. Equal Opportunity Statement It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity in all of our employment practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. Applicants for positions with Align must be legally authorized to work in the country which they are applying for and verification of employment eligibility will be required as a condition of hire. #J-18808-Ljbffr