Senior Legal & Compliance Counsel | Maternity Leave Contract

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters. The Position A healthier future. It is what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That is what makes us Roche. Secure employment with the global leader in medical innovation. Champion meaningful change to enhance outcomes for our partners and patients. North Ryde location, 14 months maternity leave contract. Are you a strategic legal advisor ready to make a transformative impact? We are seeking a Senior Legal & Compliance Counsel to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will be a trusted partner to the business, navigating complex legal environments while safeguarding our commitment to the highest standards of integrity. You will not only provide expert legal counsel across commercial, digital health, and privacy matters, but also act as a champion for our compliance framework. Key responsibilities include; Advise on a comprehensive range of legal issues, including corporate governance, commercial matters, employment law, intellectual property, competition law, and digital product licensing. Draft, review, and manage complex contracts and bespoke commercial arrangements, acting as the primary escalation point for legal risk. Act as the primary Data Privacy Coordinator for the Australian affiliate, managing data breach responses and liaising with regulatory authorities like the OAIC. Conduct annual healthcare compliance risk assessments, develop tailored local mitigation plans, and monitor interactions with Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) and Organizations (HCOs). Champion a strong compliance culture by training employees, supporting "Audit Readiness," and embedding the Roche compliance management program. Coordinate specialized litigation and niche expertise with external legal counsel. Proactively monitor legislative changes and contribute to APAC Legal and Compliance networks to foster strategic communities of practice. Who you are; University Degree in Law with a minimum of 5–7 years of professional experience in a legal and/or compliance role. Proven background in a corporate in-house environment or a top-tier law firm serving multinational clients. Deep, specialized knowledge of Healthcare and Data Protection legal frameworks. Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and influencing skills, with the proven ability to translate complex legal issues clearly for non-legal stakeholders. Exceptional business judgment, strategic agility, and the courage to ethically challenge the status quo. Demonstrated collaborative leadership style, capable of fostering open communication, active listening, and a proactive "speak-up" nature. Proven track record in change management, driving complex projects, and managing ambiguity in a fast-paced, matrixed multinational environment. Advanced IT proficiency (MS Office, gSuite) and experience leveraging AI tools for operational efficiency. If you are a solution-oriented collaborator passionate about enabling business strategy while maintaining a robust risk profile, we want to hear from you. This role is only open to candidates that have full eligibility to live and work in Australia. We do not accept any unsolicited resumes or enquiries from recruitment agencies. Roche has a dedicated in-house Talent Acquisition team. What we offer Roche offers rewarding growth opportunities, a competitive remuneration package and a collaborative culture where people are united in purpose and will stretch you to be brave, speak up and think differently. Feel empowered to deliver meaningful outcomes, supported by accessible and inspiring leaders. Roche encourages a high-performance culture where you are empowered and trusted to make decisions. We strive for excellence and extraordinary results and take a genuine interest in our people and their well-being, and our patients. Take pride in knowing you can make a difference to millions of patients worldwide in developing diagnostics and treatments for oncology, neuroscience, inflammation, immunology, ophthalmology, rare diseases, respiratory disease and diabetes. We are committed to providing an inclusive, safe, secure and healthy workplace, and to minimise any such impacts to our employees, customers and the community. We welcome applications from all people and encourage you to advise of any individual circumstances that may require consideration. Who we are A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact. Let’s build a healthier future, together. Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.