Associate Counsel, Contracts

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With a team spanning 130,000+ colleagues worldwide, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement. 

Together, we accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation, and support patients in need. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion means that we value diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, creating a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. 

PPD, the clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific, has a new opening for an Associate Counsel, Contracts on our corporate Legal Contracts Team to support several PPD departments.  

The role can be held as a hybrid office position in North Carolina (Raleigh or Wilmington) or remotely in the UK.

The Associate Counsel, Contracts position provides legal advice and support in drafting, review and negotiation of business agreements and contracts for assigned departments within PPD. It 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 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.

Education and Experience:

• 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).
• In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Capable of drafting and negotiating routine contract provisions autonomously and complex contract provisions, with oversight
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Must be able 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

Location: Raleigh or WIlmington, NC. Relocation assistance is NOT provided.  

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States or UK without sponsorship.
 
*Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening (US only).

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we are committed to fostering a healthy and harmonious workplace for our employees. We understand the importance of creating an environment that allows individuals to excel. Please see below for the required qualifications for this position, which also includes the possibility of equivalent experience:

• 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 working hours. 
• Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities. 
• May require as-needed travel (0-20%). 

The salary range estimated in North Carolina for this position is $85,000-105,000 USD. This position will also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. Actual compensation will be confirmed in writing at the time of offer.