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Head of Legal and Compliance DACH (m/w/d)

Arthrex

München, DE · Posted September 30, 2026

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About the job

Wir gehören zu den weltweit führenden Unternehmen in den Bereichen Orthopädie, Arthroskopie, Sportmedizin und Orthobiologika. Getreu unserer Mission „Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better“ entwickeln wir seit über 40 Jahren innovative Produkte und chirurgische Techniken. Arthrex wurde 1981 in München gegründet und hat heute seinen Hauptsitz in Naples, Florida (USA) sowie weitere Tochtergesellschaften in 21 Ländern. Unsere Unternehmenskultur ist geprägt von grenzüberschreitender Zusammenarbeit und dem Austausch von Ideen unter Kolleginnen und Kollegen aus unterschiedlichen nationalen Hintergründen.

Die Expansion in neue Geschäftsfelder und die kontinuierliche Weiterentwicklung unseres Produktportfolios tragen zu unserem stetigen Wachstum bei und stellen sicher, dass wir weiterhin führend in der Entwicklung hochwertiger Produktinnovationen bleiben. Unsere Mitarbeitenden spielen durch ihr Engagement und ihre Einsatzbereitschaft eine Schlüsselrolle für diesen Erfolg.

Im Gegenzug bieten wir ein motivierendes und wertschätzendes Arbeitsumfeld.

Your Responsibilities

Lead legal and compliance support for the DACH region, providing guidance on commercial, marketing, and medical education activities

Manage, coach, and develop a team of three Legal & Compliance professionals, with overall responsibility for both disciplinary and functional leadership

Act as a trusted advisor to senior management on complex legal, regulatory, and compliance-related matters

Shape and drive the regional Legal & Compliance strategy, ensuring alignment with business priorities and the wider EMEA organization

Assess legal and compliance risks, further develop policies and processes, and foster a sustainable culture of compliance through advisory, communication, and training activities

Review, draft, and negotiate a broad range of contracts and oversee external legal counsel where required

Partner with key stakeholders to support audits, risk assessments, and internal investigations, ensuring the implementation of appropriate corrective actions

Monitor legal and regulatory developments and proactively translate emerging requirements into effective business practices

Your Profile

Fully qualified lawyer with successful completion of the Second State Examination and admission to the German Bar

Minimum of seven years of relevant Legal & Compliance experience, preferably within the healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical device, or life sciences industry

Proven expertise in advising commercial functions and navigating healthcare regulations, compliance programs, and legal risk management

Prior leadership experience is advantageous; most importantly, you are motivated to lead and develop a team through a clear, collaborative, and people-focused approach

Confident and professional communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders and build trusted partnerships across all organizational levels

Strong sense of ownership, sound judgment, and a structured, solution-oriented way of working

Fluent German and English language skills, combined with a willingness to travel internationally up to 20%

What We Offer

International working environment with long-term career prospects in a privately owned and continuously growing company

A collaborative and appreciative corporate culture with a strong team spirit

Depending on the position, opportunities for mobile working and temporary work from other EU countries

30 days of annual leave and programs supporting work-life balance and family commitments

A wide range of internal and external learning and development opportunities, including digital learning platforms

Attractive additional benefits such as a company pension scheme and employer-funded supplementary health insurance

Comprehensive health and well-being programs, including cooperation with EGYM Wellpass, on-site massage services, occupational health management, and wellness initiatives

Regular employee events and company gatherings

Complimentary lunch at our locations

Additional benefits such as a subsidized Germany ticket, Corporate Benefits discounts, and bike leasing programs

Bereit, gemeinsam mit uns etwas zu bewegen? Wenn Sie leidenschaftlich für Innovation, Zusammenarbeit und einen Beitrag zu bedeutenden Fortschritten im Gesundheitswesen sind, freuen wir uns darauf, von Ihnen zu hören. Gehen Sie den nächsten Schritt in Ihrer Karriere und werden Sie Teil eines Teams, das die Zukunft der medizinischen Innovation gestaltet.

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