Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Avantor
Job overview
The Corporate Counsel, Commercial Contracts at Avantor is responsible for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts while advising on legal risks and ensuring compliance, playing a key role in supporting internal teams globally.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing contract negotiations, providing legal advice on contracts and business risks, developing contract templates, leading training for contract administration, and reviewing marketing materials for legal compliance.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a salary range of $121,700 to $202,800, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, wellness programs, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program, 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 expertise in commercial agreements and advertising law; strong communication, negotiation, and multitasking skills are required.
Career development
Avantor promotes career growth through diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture with learning experiences to support skill development and advancement opportunities.
Work environment and culture
Avantor values diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a supportive environment focused on career growth and impactful contributions to life-changing science.
Company information
Avantor is a global company with over 14,000 associates dedicated to advancing life-changing science by providing products and services that enable medical and scientific advancements.
Application process
Applicants are encouraged to apply directly, with accommodations available upon request via email; Avantor does not accept unsolicited candidates from recruitment agencies without formal assignment.
Unique job features
This role is distinguished by its matrix leadership responsibilities, high-value contract negotiations exceeding $500M in revenue, and involvement in global contract standardization and compliance initiatives.
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
Position your resume to highlight your JD from a top law school and state bar admission prominently, as these are essential qualifications for Avantor's Corporate Counsel role.
Emphasize your experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts, especially those involving procurement, sales, vendor, service, distribution, and consignment agreements, as well as your familiarity with advertising law and marketing compliance.
Apply to this position via multiple channels including Avantor's official corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and application reach.
Connect with current legal team members or contract administration professionals at Avantor on LinkedIn; start conversations by referencing Avantor’s commitment to innovation in legal contract management or by asking about their experience working with commercial contracts and compliance.
Optimize your resume for ATS systems by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'commercial contracts,' 'contract negotiation,' 'legal compliance,' 'advertising law,' and 'contract lifecycle management' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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