Assistant General Counsel, Europe and APAC

Assistant General Counsel (AGC) – EU & APAC Region

We will lead the legal function for the EU & APAC region within SDx, defining the legal agenda and personally driving complex drafting, negotiations, and operational support.

• Contribute to strategic roadmap, P&L development, and associate engagement within the region.
• Lead the legal team supporting the EU & APAC regions in compliance with local laws, identify business risks, pursue opportunities, and manage critical incidents.
• Work closely with P&O, Sales, Operations, Marketing, and CA teams, serving as a member of the EU & APAC leadership team.
• Support European/APAC activities of Mars Science and Diagnostics, quickly gaining understanding of business and operations in Europe.
• Act as a critical member of regional leadership, counsel operation and commercial teams, and advise on commercial issues related to equipment, diagnostics labs, and expansion efforts.
• Negotiate and draft complex commercial agreements and advise on local regulations; manage a team of three associates.
• Engage with senior leaders and external stakeholders, including regulators, to advance and protect business interests, ensuring compliance with Mars Policies and standards.
• Engage and manage outside counsel as needed to meet business requirements.
• Provide legal advisory within the organization, risk management, dispute and litigation lead, and develop and monitor internal policy compliance.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of experience as a practicing attorney focused on compliance, commercial, and corporate law.
• Prior in‑house experience, preferably in healthcare or a highly regulated industry. International experience a plus.
• Experience developing and providing legal support for territorial growth plans, assessing regulatory requirements, and creating execution plans.
• Extensive knowledge of European and APAC commercial laws and regulations.
• Excellent written communicator, able to present complex legal issues clearly and concisely.
• Fluency in one European language in addition to English is a plus.
• Capable of defining an agenda and ensuring timely, efficient execution, demonstrating judgment, practicality, resourcefulness, proactivity, and attention to detail.
• Experience managing complex projects and collaborating with cross‑functional teams.
• Proven track record working in international, cross‑functional teams to launch new operations, products, and business lines in established and emerging markets.
• Experience as a people manager.