Associate Counsel – Technology and Indirect Sourcing

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Prepare, evaluate, and modify agreements, including standard sales form agreements and non-standard contracts for customers, suppliers, distributors, clinical services, and consultancy.

• Familiarize yourself with Avantor's contracting policies and assess draft contracts according to those guidelines.

• Provide counsel to Sourcing, Sales, and IT regarding intricate IT vendor agreements and digital product contracts.

• Develop and enhance playbooks and templates to ensure uniform legal review across IT, security engagements, and technology agreements.

• Assist in the evaluation of data processing agreements.

• Ensure consistency with IT and business strategies.

• Refer complex legal and factual matters to senior attorneys and aid in their resolution.

• Establish, implement, and manage systems that promote efficient agreement creation, negotiation, oversight, and execution.

• Facilitate contract negotiations across various departments.

• Secure necessary internal approvals for contract terms and conditions.

• Identify opportunities for process enhancements.

• Handle file management and records retention responsibilities.

• Offer and accept constructive feedback while fostering a positive team environment.

• Engage with senior leadership regarding legal risks and potential solutions.

• Provide support and advice to Contracts Specialists.

• Execute additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5–10 years of relevant professional experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.

• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines.

• Skill in translating technical concepts into actionable legal guidance for cross-functional teams.

• Exceptional judgment.

• Capability to collaborate effectively and work both independently and within a team.

• Proven experience in providing timely and strategic legal advice.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school is required.

• Licensed to practice law and in good standing with the bar of at least one US state or the District of Columbia.

• Must meet local legal licensing requirements.

• Advanced skills in contract negotiation.

• Ability to communicate legal risks and potential solutions to senior leadership.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote position.

• Learning opportunities to foster career development and success.

• A culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Protections under equal employment opportunity laws.

• Reasonable accommodations throughout the employment process.