Associate Counsel

The Opportunity:

The Associate Counsel will provide counsel to the company on legal rights and obligations pertaining to a specific legal area such as anti-trust, securities, or taxation. Assist in preparing and reviewing legal documents prior to execution to accurately convey the company’s intent. Review legal publications and pending legislation and advise management of changes that impact the company.

Open to remote candidates.  May require occasional travel to Radnor, PA office.

What we’re looking for  

• Education: JD required; current license to practice law required

• Experience: 5 – 7 years legal experience required with in-house experience preferred

• Strong background/experience with contract preparation and/or review required

• Experience in the life sciences industry preferred, including working with group purchasing organizations (GPOs), hospital systems and distributors

• Experience in project management and execution on multi-departmental projects a plus

• Must have working to expert knowledge of contracting concepts and terms

• Experience reviewing marketing materials preferred.

• Strong ability to work cross-functionally within a large organization

• Proven ability to design, present, and implement new concepts and ideas, procedures, organizational change

• Excellent analytical and communication skills, as well as good presentation, leadership and team-building skills

• Must work efficiently and be a self-starter

• Strong workflow and process creation skills

• Strong communication and organization skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills; customer focused.

• Good problem solving and conflict resolution skills

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint

How you will thrive and create an impact  

• Works independently to draft, review, and revise agreements, including form agreements for routine sales activities, as well as non-standard agreements for customers, supplier, distributor, clinical, service and consulting agreements.

• Learn Avantor contracting policies and analyze draft contracts in accordance with policies 

• Determine when complex legal and factual issues must be escalated to senior attorneys and assist in resolution of issues

• Assist in creating, implementing and managing systems that enable the efficient creation, negotiation, oversight and ultimately execution of Avantor’s agreements

• Coordinate contract negotiation with multiple cross-departmental functions

• Obtain all appropriate and necessary internal approvals for contract terms and provisions

• Identify opportunities for process improvements

• Perform file management and records retention duties

• Give and welcome constructive feedback; contribute to building a positive team spirit

• Requires advanced abilities for contract negotiation

• Requires ability to communicate with Senior Leadership across the firm regarding legal risks and advise on possible solutions based on expertise

• Provide assistance and guidance to Contracts Specialists within department

• Perform other duties as assigned

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
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