Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Avantor
Job overview
The Corporate Counsel, Commercial Contracts at Avantor plays a critical role in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts while advising the business on legal risks and compliance to support global operations.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves reviewing and negotiating various contracts and RFPs, managing high-value contract negotiations, advising on legal risks, developing contract templates, leading training for contract administration, and ensuring compliance with legal and corporate policies.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a salary range of $121,700 to $202,800, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase, paid holidays, PTO, volunteer time off, and paid parental leave.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a JD from a top law school, state bar admission, and at least 7 years of relevant experience including 3-5 years in corporate transactions with contract drafting and negotiation expertise; familiarity with advertising law and contract lifecycle management is preferred.
Career development
Avantor supports career growth through diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture with learning experiences to enhance skills and advance careers within a global team.
Work environment and culture
Avantor values diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a supportive environment that encourages career growth and making impactful contributions to life-changing science.
Company information
Avantor is a global company with over 14,000 associates focused on advancing life-changing science through its operations, lab services, and sales teams worldwide.
Team overview
The Corporate Counsel will work closely with the company's contracts administration team in a matrix leadership role to guide contracting processes and compliance.
Application process
Applicants are encouraged to apply directly; reasonable accommodations are available upon request via recruiting@avantorsciences.com; Avantor has a strict non-solicitation policy for recruitment agencies.
Unique job features
This role involves handling contracts with aggregate annual revenue over $500M and includes leadership in contract negotiation and training, offering a high-impact position within a global legal team.
Company overview
Avantor is a global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education, and advanced technologies industries. They generate revenue through the sale of laboratory supplies, chemicals, equipment, and services that support research, production, and clinical applications. Founded in 1904, Avantor has a rich history of innovation and growth, including significant acquisitions like VWR in 2017, which expanded their global footprint and product offerings.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your JD from a top law school, state bar admission, and at least 7 years of relevant experience, particularly highlighting your expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts such as procurement, sales, vendor, service, distribution, and consignment agreements.
Highlight your experience advising commercial and procurement teams on legal risks, your familiarity with advertising law, and any involvement in building contract lifecycle management processes to align with Avantor's needs.
Apply through multiple channels including Avantor's corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility for the Corporate Counsel role.
Connect with legal professionals and contract administrators within Avantor's Legal vertical on LinkedIn; start conversations by referencing recent Avantor legal initiatives, asking about contract negotiation challenges, or expressing genuine interest in their role supporting global teams.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords like 'commercial contracts,' 'contract negotiation,' 'legal risk analysis,' 'contract lifecycle management,' and 'advertising law compliance' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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