Associate Corporate Counsel

Employment Type: Full-time Work Schedule: Standard (Mon-Fri) Location Type: Office Environmental Conditions: Office

Position Overview

The Associate Corporate Counsel role at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. presents a remarkable opportunity to work within the Genetic Science & Clinical Sequencing Divisions (“GSD&CSD”). As an outstanding member of our Life Sciences Solutions Legal team, you will contribute to ambitious projects and collaborate with world-class professionals.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the central point of contact for GSD&CSD business units leadership team, guiding them on legal, operational, and business issues.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage the execution of a variety of commercial contracts, including OEM and supply contracts, technology licenses, and joint development agreements, ensuring flawless legal transactions.
• Analyze legal rights, risks, obligations, and strategies to help the Company achieve its commercial goals.
• Develop and update contractual documents, continuously improving processes to ensure efficient support.
• Respond to inquiries and advise GSD&CSD employees on relevant laws and internal policies.
• Deliver legal training programs to internal clients on business and contractual matters.
• Support litigation, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory, and employment matters impacting GSD&CSD businesses.

Requirements

• J.D. degree (US) or equivalent.
• Admission to a state bar.
• Significant experience in life sciences or patent law preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years relevant legal experience, preferably in-house, representing life sciences or regulated-sector companies.
• Strong legal competence, business savvy, and influencing skills to drive strategy to action.
• Ability to work independently with minimal instruction on new projects or assignments.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Competence in solving complex problems and paying attention to details in contracts and regulations.
• Travel is estimated at 10-15% (as business conditions permit).

Company Information

Join us and be part of an outstanding team that is determined to make a significant impact on global health and innovation!