Job Information
ThermoFisher Scientific Sr. Contracts Attorney in Greenville, North Carolina
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Job Description
The Senior Contracts Attorney will support the Commercial Operations and Strategic Accounts teams within the Life Sciences Solutions Group (LSG). This role will collaborate with other colleagues to provide quality and Legal advice and support to the assigned Legal entities, sites, and businesses.
This individual will work cross-functionally with the LSG divisions, Product Management, IP, Quality, Regulatory, Procurement, Operations and Legal Centers of Excellence to facilitate business transactions and handle the contracts negotiations.
How Will You Make an Impact?
Responsibilities
Draft, negotiate, and seek approval for the execution of a range of commercial contracts.
Perform analysis on legal rights, obligations, and strategies to help the Company achieve its commercial goals and objectives.
Develop new and update existing contractual documents and constantly work with the business on improving processes to ensure efficient support.
Respond to inquiries and advise Commercial Operations and Strategic Accounts employees on laws and internal policies.
Deliver Legal training programs to internal clients relevant to business and contractual matters.
Education/ Experience
5+ years of experience in law and contracts
J.D. from an accredited law school
Admission to a state bar/active member in good standing
At least five years of relevant commercial contracts legal experience, preferably including in-house experience, representing life sciences and other relevant regulated-sector companies in either a multinational company Legal department or relevant department of full-service law firm
Proven ability and experience drafting/reviewing/negotiating contractual documents
Ability to tackle problems of diverse scope and moderate to high complexity
Demonstrated ability to achieve positive results through influence, negotiation, and organizational change
Experience advising on the legal consequence of contract terms
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.