Are you a German-speaking, commercially minded Legal Counsel with a strong interest in competition and commercial law? If being part of a progressive growing Medical Device company and contributing with your expertise and integrity to making positive impact sounds appealing, Applied Medical might be just right for you! In this role, you will support our Dutch organization and 17 European legal entities, with a primary focus on the DACH region. You will play an important role in protecting Applied Medical's competitive position across international markets by providing strategic legal guidance on commercial contracting, competition law, market access issues, and competitive market practices while partnering closely with our field-based Sales team, Sales Management based in Amersfoort, Legal Counsels based at our Global HQ in California, and external counsels. Success requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a balance of confidence and kindness, and a self- driven approach. This position is based in our European Headquarters in Amersfoort (NL) and reports to the Senior Legal Counsel. You will join an international, collaborative and relatively informal working culture with the highest moral integrity. Main responsibility: Draft and review commercial (supply) agreements with the healthcare organizations that purchase our products in DACH area Other key responsibilities: Advise on miscellaneous legal topics in the DACH region as corporate, advertising law and employment law. Advise the business on EU and national competition law matters, including bundling, tying, exclusivity arrangements, rebate schemes and abuse of dominance concerns. Assess competitor activities and market practices that may impact fair competition, market access or customer choice. Support and coordinate litigation and competition law investigations, including management of external counsel, evidence collection and case preparation. What you bring University Law degree (LL.M.) A least 5 years of relevant experience as a legal professional in a law firm or multinational company Experience working in an international environment Excellent communication skills in German and English, both written and spoken What we offer An international working environment, fueled by respect and a healthy work-life balance tailored to the business and team member’s needs 27 paid vacation days (based on fulltime contract) with option to purchase five additional days This is mainly an on-site role with hybrid options Commuting allowance of €0,25/km or full coverage of public transportation costs A wide variety of internal trainings and development possibilities and a tuition program for external trainings The opportunity to pro-actively work on your vitality and fitness State-of-the-art facilities, including green areas, in-house restaurant and gym Additional benefits, such as: Attractive pension scheme (your contribution at 4%, ours at 12%) €50 net monthly health insurance contribution Two (paid) days per year dedicated to volunteering activities Several fun company events and meaningful initiatives organized throughout the year At Applied Medical, we are committed to make a meaningful, positive difference, each and every day. Within our European headquarters in Amersfoort (NL), we develop, manufacture and support the implementation of our advanced medical devices across Europe and the MENA region. Applied’s team members enjoy working in an environmentally friendly and international environment, in which people of diverse backgrounds are valued, challenged, and acknowledged. We support our team members by giving them opportunities of ongoing learning and education, possibilities to take part in community volunteering activities and a variety of onsite exercise classes and health activities. If you are passionate about working in an organization that allows you to make decisions based upon what is right for the patient, customer, community and environment, Applied Medical is the place for you. Interested? Would you like to be part of our expanding team? If the answer is yes, we'd love to get to know you and look forward to hearing from you! For more information regarding our hiring process, click here. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us via
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