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Thermo Fisher Scientific

10d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Glasgow

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified lawyer in Europe with strong PQE, preferably in-house; have a customer-centric approach, leadership skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office; travel 15-20%.
  • You will provide legal support for site operations, assess risks, advise on disputes, collaborate on contracts, train teams, and support strategic business initiatives in Europe.

Requirements

  • - Qualified as a lawyer in a European jurisdiction (preferably a UK jurisdiction) from an internationally recognised University / law school
  • - Strong PQE (preferably in-house or international law firm) with a commercial focus gained from within a fast paced consumer good and/or other multinational companies. Global life science, health care or highly-regulated company is a plus
  • - Customer-centric and solutions-oriented approach in supporting both external and internal clients while protecting the best interest of the company
  • - Ability to deliver strong results with limited resources, under tight deadlines, and with a high degree of accuracy, in a fast-paced intense environment
  • - Excellent leadership, management, and communication skills, must enjoy working in a team environment
  • - Builds an inclusive environment that seeks diverse viewpoints and collaborators
  • - Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently
  • - Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and document comparison software
  • - Travel is estimated 15-20%
  • - Law firm experience also a plus

Responsibilities

  • Provides front-line legal support for site operations throughout the DPD Europe sites
  • Provides legal advice for site operations in DPD Europe on a broad range of legal, regulatory, and compliance areas, including commercial, anti-trust, regulatory, licensing, controlled substance, quality, and data privacy
  • Assesses legal risks and provides recommendations and alternative mitigating resolutions to Sites and senior management
  • Advises on commercial/business complex disputes, including vendor and client escalations, investigations, and dispute resolution
  • Collaborates with Group Contracting team, Regional counsel, and Functional counsel as needed for support on matters
  • Supports contracts related to client services and sourcing, including proposals, SOWs, etc., including through drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts as requested
  • Serves as the subject matter expert to lead, anticipate, and drive solutions for a range of legal and business issues
  • Provides training to other functional groups within DPD on contract requirements and other legal matters
  • Collaborates with project teams to drive the execution of certain strategic projects and initiatives related to business growth and expansion of business services within Europe

FAQs

What is the work schedule for the Associate Corporate Counsel position?

The work schedule is standard, Monday to Friday.

Where is the Associate Corporate Counsel position located?

The position is located in Inchinnan (Glasgow).

What type of legal support will the Associate Corporate Counsel provide?

The Associate Corporate Counsel will provide front-line legal support for site operations throughout the DPD Europe sites, including legal advice on various areas such as commercial, regulatory, and compliance.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must be qualified as a lawyer in a European jurisdiction (preferably a UK jurisdiction) and have strong post-qualification experience, preferably with a commercial focus in fast-paced consumer goods or multinational companies.

Is travel required for this role?

Yes, travel is estimated to be 15-20%.

What skills are emphasized for the Associate Corporate Counsel role?

The position emphasizes excellent leadership, management, communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while also being able to work independently.

Does Thermo Fisher Scientific offer training for legal matters?

Yes, the Associate Corporate Counsel will provide training to other functional groups within DPD on contract requirements and other legal matters.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, Thermo Fisher Scientific provides resources for individual career goals and outstanding career and development prospects.

Is previous law firm experience beneficial for this role?

Yes, law firm experience is considered a plus for this position.

What is the company culture at Thermo Fisher Scientific?

The company culture stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation, promoting an inclusive environment that seeks diverse viewpoints.

Thermo Fisher Scientific

The World Leader In Serving Science

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.