Associate Corporate Counsel

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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

The Associate Corporate Counsel role at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. presents a remarkable opportunity to work within the Genetic Science & Clinical Sequencing Divisions (“GSD&CSD”). As an outstanding member of our Life Sciences Solutions Legal team, you will contribute to ambitious projects and collaborate with world-class professionals.

What Will You Do?

Serve as the central point of contact for GSD&CSD business units leadership team, guiding them on legal, operational, and business issues.

Draft, negotiate, and manage the execution of a variety of commercial contracts, including OEM and supply contracts, technology licenses, and joint development agreements, ensuring flawless legal transactions.

Analyze legal rights, risks, obligations, and strategies to help the Company achieve its commercial goals.

Develop and update contractual documents, continuously improving processes to ensure efficient support.

Respond to inquiries and advise GSD&CSD employees on relevant laws and internal policies.

Deliver legal training programs to internal clients on business and contractual matters.

Support litigation, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory, and employment matters impacting GSD&CSD businesses.

How Will You Get Here?

8+ years relevant legal experience required, preferably in-house, representing life sciences or regulated-sector companies.

J.D. degree (US) or equivalent, admission to a state bar, and significant experience in life sciences or patent law preferred.

Strong legal competence, business savvy, and influencing skills to drive strategy to action.

Ability to work independently with minimal instruction on new projects or assignments.

Proficient in spoken and written English with strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.

Competence in solving complex problems and paying attention to details in contracts and regulations.

Travel is estimated at 10-15% (as business conditions permit).

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