Associate Counsel

Role Overview

• 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
• Work with Sourcing, Sales and the IT team to advise on the review of complex IT vendor agreements and digital product contracting efforts.
• Develop and support the development of playbooks and templates for consistent legal review across IT, security engagements and technology agreements.
• Assist with the review of data processing agreements.
• Ensure alignment with IT and business strategies.
• 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

Requirements

• Minimum 5
• 10 years applicable professional experience in a law firm or corporate legal department
• Experience handling multiple matters at the same time and meeting quick turnaround deadlines
• Ability to translate technical concepts into practical legal guidance for cross-functional teams
• Demonstrates excellent judgment
• Demonstrates ability to collaborate
• Initiates, embraces and drives change in a dynamic environment
• Works well independently and in a team
• Experience providing timely and strategic legal advice
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
• JD required from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice law and in good standing with the bar of at least one US State or the District of Columbia.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• Diverse, equitable and inclusive culture
• Learning experiences to support career growth