Director Legal Counsel & Data Privacy / Compliance APAC

As Director Legal Counsel & Data Privacy / Compliance APAC, you will support the Legal Department as a point of contact and coordinator for relevant matters in the APAC (ex. China) region. Partner with the regional management to ensure corporate requirements and policies are rolled out, trained on and complied with.

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Legal Business Partnering

• Act as the primary Legal contact and coordinator for Sonova’s business segments in the APAC (ex. China) region, covering Hearing Instruments (Wholesale and Retail) and Cochlear Implants.


• Translate complex legal matters into clear, practical and business-oriented advice for regional management and employees.

Contract & Commercial Matters

• Provide legal support for commercial matters affecting the relevant APAC businesses and help management identify and address associated legal issues.

Strategic Projects

• Provide legal support for strategic M&A and business development projects in the region.

Legal Risk & Governance

• Identify potential legal gaps and risks, oversee the resolution of issues and support the consistent implementation of corporate requirements and policies across the relevant Group Companies.

Compliance & Data Privacy

• Support the Global Compliance and Data Privacy teams in implementing and maintaining the Group's compliance and data privacy programs within the relevant Group Companies.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner with relevant Sonova functions and regions to support achievement of the Legal Department’s objectives.


• Work cross-functionally and cross-regionally, irrespective of hierarchical lines, to leverage existing skills and capabilities within the regional Sonova organization.

Reporting & Communication

• Regularly report to the direct line manager on the status of regional Legal activities.


• Provide regional and local leadership with regular updates on relevant Legal activities, risks and issue resolution.

More about you

• Bachelor/Master of Law, have passed bar exam.


• 10+ years of post-admission to bar professional experience in leading law firms and/or multinationals in the APAC region, with exposure to medical device/healthcare industry and M&A transactions.


• understands the needs of a small and dynamic organization in the context of a broader global organization.


• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of hierarchy and across functions and regions.


• Able to work across reporting lines and build consensus with diverse stakeholders, with the necessary cultural sensitivity.

How we work:

At Sonova, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and foster an inclusive environment that promotes engagement and collaboration. Our team-customized hybrid work model empowers teams to balance individual needs with business goals, offering flexibility and individualized time management. We recognize the importance of life outside of work and strive to create a supportive and motivating workplace where innovation thrives.