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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 requiredExperience: 5 – 7 years legal experience required with in-house experience preferredStrong background/experience with contract preparation and/or review requiredExperience in the life sciences industry preferred, including working with group purchasing organizations (GPOs), hospital systems and distributorsExperience in project management and execution on multi-departmental projects a plusMust have working to expert knowledge of contracting concepts and termsExperience reviewing marketing materials preferred.Strong ability to work cross-functionally within a large organizationProven ability to design, present, and implement new concepts and ideas, procedures, organizational changeExcellent analytical and communication skills, as well as good presentation, leadership and team-building skillsMust work efficiently and be a self-starterStrong workflow and process creation skillsStrong communication and organization skillsExcellent interpersonal skills; customer focused.Good problem solving and conflict resolution skillsExperience 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 issuesAssist in creating, implementing and managing systems that enable the efficient creation, negotiation, oversight and ultimately execution of Avantor’s agreementsCoordinate contract negotiation with multiple cross-departmental functionsObtain all appropriate and necessary internal approvals for contract terms and provisionsIdentify opportunities for process improvementsPerform file management and records retention dutiesGive and welcome constructive feedback; contribute to building a positive team spiritRequires advanced abilities for contract negotiationRequires ability to communicate with Senior Leadership across the firm regarding legal risks and advise on possible solutions based on expertiseProvide assistance and guidance to Contracts Specialists within departmentPerform 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.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

$99,000.00 - $164,000.00

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW Poster, EEO is the Law Poster Supplement, and Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.