Legal Director, Commercial EMEA

Dentsply Sirona

. Lead the EMEA Commercial Legal agenda and serve as principal legal adviser to regional leadership .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • GermanyLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in EMEA commercial law, with a strong focus on advising leadership on strategic business decisions, managing complex legal risks, and leading a geographically dispersed legal team. Proficient in negotiating commercial agreements and navigating regulatory environments within the healthcare and medical device sectors.

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Law Degree15+ Years Legal ExperienceLeadership in Cross-Border Legal WorkNegotiation of Complex Commercial AgreementsFluent Professional English

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Hard Skills

Legal Risk AssessmentContract DraftingCommercial LawRegulatory ComplianceHealthcare LawPublic ProcurementDigital SolutionsMulti-Country EMEA ResponsibilityTalent DevelopmentComplex Dispute Management

Soft Skills

Collaborative LeadershipCultural SensitivityConstructive ChallengeEffective CommunicationStrategic Thinking

Industry Keywords

EMEA Commercial LegalMedical DevicesHealthcare ProfessionalsDistribution NetworksPublic TendersStrategic AccountsBusiness TransformationDigital ProductsSupply AgreementsOperational Decisions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the EMEA Commercial Legal agenda and serve as principal legal adviser to regional leadership
Partner with EMEA leaders on business strategy and significant commercial and operational decisions
Advise EMEA leadership and country teams
Support growth, go-to-market and distribution models, market entry, product launches, pricing, promotions, strategic accounts and business transformation
Lead legal support for material regional contracts, including distribution and dealer arrangements, public tenders, strategic accounts, services, software and digital solutions, and partnerships with dental professionals and institutions
Identify and assess material legal risks across EMEA
Collaborate with Regulatory, Compliance and Ethics, Privacy, Intellectual Property, Operations Legal, Employment, Tax and Corporate Legal teams
Oversee significant EMEA commercial disputes and administrative matters, including strategy, outside counsel, financial exposure and reporting
Lead, coach and develop the geographically dispersed EMEA legal team
Manage high-volume, fast-moving matters while maintaining quality, responsiveness and appropriate escalation
Contribute EMEA insight to global Commercial Legal priorities and common standards
Advise Procurement and business teams on purchasing, supply and service agreements, including drafting, negotiation and contractual risks
Independently assess complex legal, commercial and operational risks
Provide recommendations, practical alternatives, constructive challenge and determine when specialist input or escalation is required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Law degree and qualification to practice in an EMEA jurisdiction or equivalent professional standing
15 or more years of relevant legal experience, including substantial in-house work and multi-country EMEA responsibility
Experience leading lawyers and complex cross-border legal work
Experience developing talent and working effectively across different cultures, time zones and reporting lines
Strong record advising international sales organizations and negotiating complex commercial agreements
Ability to translate legal issues into practical choices, explain risk in business terms and challenge constructively
Familiarity with digital products, distribution networks, public procurement and interactions with healthcare professionals is valuable
Experience in medical devices, healthcare or another regulated EMEA business is preferred
Fluent professional English is required
German is highly valued
Proficiency in additional EMEA languages is an advantage
Must be eligible to work in the country the position is based

Benefits

Comp & perks

30 days of annual leave
Flexible working hours
Option to work remotely
First-class company pension plan
Subsidized company cafeteria
Employee parking
Company sports programs
Comprehensive onboarding
Professional development opportunities
Access to LinkedIn Learning
Global mentoring and coaching program
JobRad benefit
Free charging stations for electric cars and e-bikes
Comprehensive global employee support program
Attractive compensation package