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 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 (office, industrial, warehouse; ground leases; utilities easements and rights-of-way)Development and construction (design-build, EPC, CM-at-risk, construction management, architect / engineer, and ancillary agreements)Easements, licenses, and rights-of-wayReal estate components of corporate M&A and site transfers, including supply and transition services agreements tied to site acquisitions or divestituresProvide legal support to Global Real Estate Services on land use and development planning, filings and approvalsCoordinate with environmental law counsel on environmental law issues and liabilities in real estate and site transactions, including allocation of environmental risksSupervise activities and manage the relationship with outside counsel to support ex-US transactions; coordinate with local counsel in multiple jurisdictionsSupport procurement clients on :
Capital procurement and capital equipment contractsUtilities and telecom agreements (including site utilities and network infrastructure arrangements)Construction management procurementOther related agreementsPartner with cross-functional teams to structure and execute sourcing initiatives with real estate and site impactsEnsure procurement agreements align with Company policies, risk tolerance, and strategic objectivesDraft and negotiate supply agreements and related transition services tied to acquisition or divestiture of manufacturing sites as an ongoing operationExercise judgment to drive decisions on routine and non-routine matters within area of practiceSome domestic and international travel requiredReport to Managing Counsel of Corporate Transactions LegalEducation Requirements
An Undergraduate degree from an accredited institutionGraduate of an accredited U.S. law school, with admission to the Bar of New Jersey or another statePrerequisites
Five (5) or more years of legal experience focusing on real estate transactions in a law firm or corporate settingExperience negotiating and drafting sophisticated corporate real estate transactional documentsExcellent teamwork, communication (written and oral) and analytical skills, and a high degree of business acumenExperience in managing a significant workload, with the ability to juggle multiple transactions simultaneouslyAbility to be proactive and work independently with high level of initiative, self-motivation and intellectual curiosityWillingness to embrace development opportunitiesPreferred Experience and Skills
Experience supporting procurement functions, including capital procurement, capital equipment, utilities and telecom, and construction management procurementExperience handling supply agreements and transition services agreements associated with acquisition or divestiture of manufacturing sitesExperience advising management on business and legal risks in real estate and procurement transactionsExperience operating in ambiguous circumstances and working collaboratively to set project plans and timelinesExperience in regulated industries and / or with industrial / manufacturing real estate portfoliosRequired Skills
Business AcumenClient-FocusedClient ServiceCommunicationConfidentialityContract AdministrationCorporate GovernanceLegal Documents PreparationLegal ResearchLegal TechnologyMerger and Acquisition (M&A) AdvisoryNegotiationReal Estate DocumentationReal Estate InvestmentsReal Estate LawReal Estate LeasesReal Estate Portfolio ManagementReal Estate PortfoliosReal Estate ServicesSelf MotivationTeamworkWorking in a Fast-Paced EnvironmentWorkload ManagementPreferred Skills
ProcurementReal EstateAs an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
The position requires a hybrid work model : employees in U.S. office-based positions will work a hybrid schedule with three on-site days per week (Monday to Thursday, with Friday remote), except for roles with field-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based responsibilities that require daily on-site presence.
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