Are you a commercially minded lawyer who thrives at the intersection of law, compliance and innovation?
Do you want your advice to shape how life-changing medicines reach patients across Australia and New Zealand?
Join Novo Nordisk Oceania and become a trusted partner to the business at a defining moment for our company and our patients.
Senior Legal and Compliance Counsel – Oceania
As Senior Legal and Compliance Counsel for Oceania, you will provide pragmatic, solutions-focused legal and compliance advice across a broad spectrum of strategic and tactical projects in a highly regulated workplace.
Reporting to the Director of Legal, Compliance & Quality – Oceania, you will be a go‐to advisor for stakeholders across Finance & Operations, People & Organisation, Market Access, Marketing, Sales, Medical and beyond.
Day‐to‐day Responsibilities
Drafting, negotiating and managing a broad range of commercial contracts – including government, third‐party services, wholesaler, supply and collaboration agreements – with a practical, business‐oriented mindset
Advising on commercial matters, privacy obligations, the Medicines Australia and Medicines New Zealand Codes of Conduct, and emerging regulatory frameworks, while contributing to strategic initiatives
Counselling the business on‐business ethics matters including anti‐bribery & corruption, sanctions, modern slavery, gifts & entertainment and HCP transfer of value reporting, and supporting third‐party risk assessments and recertification cycles via our Risk Assess platform
Reviewing and approving promotional and advertising materials in line with applicable pharmaceutical laws, regulations and Codes of Conduct
Monitoring and testing regulatory compliance controls, identifying systemic risks, overseeing corrective actions, and maintaining contract templates, policies,



standards and the legal intranet
Championing the use of AI and digital technology – leveraging AI and digital tools to drive efficiency and innovation in legal operations, supporting implementation of records management system and identifying smarter ways of working
Designing and delivering legal and compliance training programs and coordinating the annual training cycle plan
Department
Within Oceania, you will join the Legal, Compliance & Quality team supporting Novo Nordisk's business across Australia and New Zealand.
In this office‐based role in North Sydney, you will be part of a close‐knit, high‐performing team that combines deep technical expertise with curiosity, pragmatism and works hand‐in‐hand with the broader APAC and Global Legal community to enable bold, ethical decisions for the patients we serve.
Qualifications
Admission as a Barrister and Solicitor in any State or Territory in Australia, with a current practising certificate issued by an Australian State or Territory legal society
8+ years' legal experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences or medical devices, ideally gained through a mix of law firm and in‐house roles
Medicines Australia Code of Conduct certification (essential); Medicines New Zealand Code of Conduct certification is desirable
Proven ability to identify, assess and articulate legal and compliance risks and translate them into practical, commercial solutions, with excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills
A self‐motivated approach to managing competing priorities with discretion and professionalism, paired with strong stakeholder engagement skills at all levels
Must have Permanent Residency or Citizenship in Australia or New Zealand
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of prospect for all our job applicants.
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Sr Legal And Compliance Counsel (New South Wales)
🏢 Novo Nordisk
📍 New South Wales