Legal Manager, Japan

The Opportunity

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most – home to hospital, lab to clinic.

Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

-Draft, review, negotiate and advise on the preparation of all contracts agreements and other legal documents.
-Offer counsel on legal and compliance issues.
-Work cross-functionally and provide guidance on and ensure
compliance with relevant laws and regulations applicable to the
businesses including any relevant industry codes and
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act; Execute on the compliance strategy,
in order to drive adherence to Japan’s compliance requirements
and to minimize Company compliance risk in its Japan operations.
-Develop training plan, materials and deliver training to employees on legal, compliance, privacy, and other relevant topics.
-Manage staff.

-Manage the legal budget, approving expenditure and highlighting where there's a risk of exceeding budget
 

Minimum Education or Equivalent Experience Required/Preferred

-Excellent legal academic credentials with law firm or in-house legal experience/training are required. 
-Legal education from a Commonwealth jurisdiction would be an advantage.
-Fluent in written and spoken Japanese and fluent in written and spoken English at business level.

-License to practice law either in Japan or another jurisdiction is a plus.(Not must)

Minimum Years of Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required/Preferred

-At least 8-10 years of relevant legal experience since qualification - including a mix of law firm and in-house experience.
-Experience in healthcare related industry is desirable, 
-Experience in compliance related work will be a plus;
-Experience working in multinational corporations outside Japan, ideally in a Western country for a multi-year period, 
-Broad-based commercial and corporate experience, ideally advising leaders of business units or functions.