Associate Counsel

The Opportunity: Avantor is looking for an Associate Counsel to serve as a member of the technology and information security legal team. The Associate Counsel, Technology is a pragmatic and business-oriented counsel who supports legal matters related to cloud technology, digital platforms and SAAS transactions. This role will support licensing and technology vendor agreements across Avantor's enterprise. You will work closely with IT, Privacy, Sourcing and Sales teams to effectively enable the use of technology. Remote position What we're looking for Minimum 5 - 10 years applicable professional experience in a law firm or corporate legal department with demonstrated experience and expertise. Experience handling multiple matters at the same time and meeting quick turnaround deadlines. Ability to translate technical concepts into practical legal guidance for cross-functional teams. Demonstrates excellent judgment. Demonstrates ability to collaborate. Initiates, embraces and drives change in a dynamic environment. Works well independently and in a team. Experience providing timely and strategic legal advice. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint Education: JD required from an accredited law school Admitted to practice law and in good standing with the bar of at least one US State or the District of Columbia. Meets local legal license requirements. How you will thrive and create an impact Works independently to draft, review, and revise agreements, including form agreements for routine sales activities, as well as non-standard agreements for customers, supplier, distributor, clinical, service and consulting agreements. Learn Avantor contracting policies and analyze draft contracts in accordance with policies Work with Sourcing, Sales and the IT team to advise on the review of complex IT vendor agreements and digital product contracting efforts. Develop and support the development of playbooks and templates for consistent legal review across IT, security engagements and technology agreements. Assist with the review of data processing agreements. Ensure alignment with IT and business strategies. Determine when complex legal and factual issues must be escalated to senior attorneys and assist in resolution of issues Assist in creating, implementing and managing systems that enable the efficient creation, negotiation, oversight and ultimately execution of Avantor’s agreements Coordinate contract negotiation with multiple cross-departmental functions Obtain all appropriate and necessary internal approvals for contract terms and provisions Identify opportunities for process improvements Perform file management and records retention duties Give and welcome constructive feedback; contribute to building a positive team spirit Requires advanced abilities for contract negotiation Requires ability to communicate with Senior Leadership across the firm regarding legal risks and advise on possible solutions based on expertise Provide assistance and guidance to Contracts Specialists within department Perform other duties as assigned Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Why Avantor? Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science. The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor. We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today! Pay Transparency: The expected pre-tax pay for this position is $107,500.00 - $173,075.00 Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location. EEO Statement: We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster . Privacy Policy: We will use the personal information that you have submitted to us in order to consider your application for the relevant role. Your privacy is important to us. Please click here for our Privacy Policy which explains the purposes for which we will use your personal information and the ways in which we will handle and retain your information. It also explains the rights you have in relation to your information, and how to contact us with any queries or requests. 3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy: By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation. --- Questions: -

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