Corporate Counsel, Commercial (Remote)

Overview

The Corporate Counsel is an individual contributor lawyer who provides legal advice to business units and cross-functional terms. Proactively and effectively manages a diverse range of legal matters in a range of substantive areas.

Responsibility

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and commercial agreements, including procurement, supply, professional engagement, marketing, IT, laboratory, and data use agreements.
• Review commercial arrangements and customer-facing materials for compliance with company policies, laws, and regulations, including data privacy.
• Advise and partner with business teams on commercial matters as they arise in assigned business units, working closely with external counsel when necessary.
• Collaborate with business units to identify and mitigate legal risks associated with day-to-day operations.
• Regularly review and update contract library with templates and provisions and contribute to the ongoing development of the Legal Department "playbook" for contract negotiations.
• Participate in cross-functional teams and projects to provide legal insights and support.
• Collaborate with, and assist, members of the Legal team and other internal stakeholders on a broad range of topics and projects.
• Advise internal stakeholders on contract interpretation, terms, negotiating positions, and risk management.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Lifting Requirements - light work or exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Physical Requirements - stationary positioning, moving, operating, ascending / descending, communicating, observing, pushing or pulling, and reaching. Use of equipment and tools necessary to perform essential job functions.

EEO

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. In hiring and all other employment decisions, we prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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