Director Real Estate & Procurement, Legal

Overview

Director Real Estate & Procurement, Legal at Merck.

Job Description

The Legal Counsel, Real Estate and Procurement will provide legal support and counseling for a broad range of complex, global real estate matters on behalf of the Company, including acquisitions and dispositions of real property; commercial, industrial and ground leasing; development and construction; real estate financings; cross-border and multi-jurisdictional transactions; and real estate aspects of corporate M&A, including transfers of manufacturing sites as an ongoing operation. This role will also support procurement activities, including those related to real estate transactions and other agreements.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with management in Global Real Estate Services, Facilities, and regional business units on complex real estate transactions led by the Company’s Corporate, Human Health, Manufacturing and Animal Health Divisions
• Provide legal and strategic advice to business, management and executive clients on global real estate and real estate related matters
• Negotiate and draft sophisticated agreements for real estate acquisitions and dispositions (asset and entity-level; domestic and cross-border); leasing; development and construction; easements, licenses, and rights-of-way; and real estate components of corporate M&A and site transfers, including supply and transition services tied to site acquisitions or divestitures
• Provide legal support to Global Real Estate Services on land use and development planning, filings and approvals
• Coordinate with environmental law counsel on environmental law issues and liabilities in real estate and site transactions
• Supervise activities and manage the relationship with outside counsel to support ex-US transactions; coordinate with local counsel in multiple jurisdictions
• Support procurement clients on capital procurement and capital equipment contracts; utilities and telecom agreements; construction management procurement; and other related agreements
• Partner with cross-functional teams to structure and execute sourcing initiatives with real estate and site impacts
• Ensure procurement agreements align with Company policies, risk tolerance, and strategic objectives
• Draft and negotiate supply agreements and related transition services tied to acquisition or divestiture of manufacturing sites as an ongoing operation
• Exercise judgment to drive decisions on routine and non-routine matters within area of practice
• Some domestic and international travel required
• Report to Managing Counsel of Corporate Transactions Legal

Position Qualifications

Education Minimum Requirement :

Prerequisites

Preferred Experience and Skills

Required Skills

Benefits and Work Model

The U.S. hybrid work model is described as three on-site days per week (Monday-Thursday with Friday as remote unless business needs require on-site). This does not apply to field-based, facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based roles, or roles with a collective-bargaining agreement unless the agreement provides otherwise.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range for this role is $187,000.00 - $294,400.00. Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. A comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits (including 401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https : / / jobs.merck.com / us / en / compensation-and-benefits.

Application

You can apply for this role through https : / / jobs.merck.com / us / en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline is stated on this posting.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination. For accommodations during the application or hiring process, please click here.

Residency and Local Compliance

US and Puerto Rico residents only; San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance statements apply as described in the posting. We comply with applicable state and local laws.

Requisition ID : R369830

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