.Manager of Legal & Compliance - LATAM NorthMain Objective:The Manager of Legal & Compliance – LATAM North will play a pivotal role in ensuring Arthrex operates in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations throughout the LATAM North region. This strategic leadership position entails overseeing legal and compliance initiatives in collaboration with Regional Leadership and cross-functional teams to support the company's strategic goals.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Legal Strategy and Counsel:Develop and execute legal strategies to align with business objectives in the LATAM North region.Provide expert legal guidance and counsel to senior management on various matters, including contractual agreements, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation.Engage and manage local, external counsel.Manage corporate governance in the region and advise on formation of legal entities and structure.Compliance Oversight:Support the Chief Compliance Officer and global compliance program as a member of the regional compliance team.Ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards across the LATAM North region, with a focus on healthcare regulations and anti-corruption laws.Regionalize global corporate compliance policies and procedures as needed.Ensure LATAM North employees and third-parties are adequately trained on global and regional policies and procedures.Work with the HCP Engagement team to ensure LATAM North HCP engagements are appropriate and transfers of value reported.Develop and implement strategies and actions to minimize non-compliance and mitigate risk while helping drive business objectives.Work with the Third-Party Risk Management team to manage risk around distributors and other third-parties.Support the Compliance Assurance team in performing third-party risk assessments and audits.Provide instruction and guidance to third-parties on their compliance programs and mitigating audit findings.IP Management:Support the Inc IP team in protecting company intellectual property.Develop an IP protection strategy for LATAM North regarding what information can be brought in-country.Internal Investigations:Promote Speak-Up Culture and ensure that anti-retaliation protections are followed.Support the Global Investigations Team in regional internal investigations while maintaining business partner relationships with stakeholders.Data Privacy:Work with the global Data Privacy team to drive the development of the global privacy program in LATAM North.Contract Management:Review, negotiate, and finalize complex contracts, including distribution agreements, licensing agreements, and strategic partnerships, to safeguard the company's interests.Regulatory Affairs:Collaborate closely with regulatory affairs teams to facilitate product registrations and approvals in accordance with local regulatory requirements.Stay current with changes in healthcare regulations and advise on their implications for the business