Associate Counsel, Contracts at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Morrisville, North Carolina, United States

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Clinical Research, Life Sciences, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and advanced degree in law (Juris Doctorate)
  • Previous legal or contract experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years); equivalency of appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience may be considered
  • Capable of drafting and negotiating routine contract provisions autonomously and complex contract provisions with oversight
  • Ability to work independently and as a team player
  • Ability to identify risk and evaluate fact patterns to advise on the application of the law (may require some oversight)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with proven ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively
  • Must be flexible and able to reprioritize workload to meet changing project needs
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills
  • Excellent English and grammar skills, written and oral
  • Excellent analytical and decision-based thinking
  • Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner
  • Able to work upright and stationary for typical work periods
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
  • Able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening
  • Located in or able to work hybrid in Pittsburgh, PA or Raleigh, NC (relocation assistance not provided)

Responsibilities

  • Provides legal advice and support in drafting, review, and negotiations of business agreements and contracts for assigned PPD departments
  • Serves as the primary contact to ensure PPD's best interests are protected and that senior management has the legal information necessary to make informed decisions and grant approvals for business risks
  • With minimal oversight, provides legal advice and represents the company in legal matters
  • Prepares, negotiates, and finalizes Company Agreements such as contract amendments, enterprise service agreements, non-compete agreements, non-disclosure agreements, etc
  • Assesses legal risks and provides recommendations and alternative mitigating resolutions to senior management
  • Provides training to other departments on contract requirements and other legal matters
  • Understands and adheres to Standard Operating Procedures and other regulations for all aspects of project implementation, execution, and closeout
  • Assists in other legal matters, as required
  • Assists with customer disputes as requested

Skills

Contract Drafting
Contract Negotiation
Legal Risk Assessment
NDA
Non-Compete Agreements
Enterprise Service Agreements
Contract Amendments
Legal Advice
SOP Compliance

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

Land your dream remote job 3x faster with AI