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Contracts Attorney

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Legal
    Research & Development
  • Cambridge

AI generated summary

  • You need a legal qualification and 0 to 2 years of relevant experience to perform the job effectively.
  • You will draft, review, and negotiate agreements, manage complex contracts, address legal concerns, and oversee junior team members while implementing process improvements.

Requirements

  • Relevant formal academic / vocational qualification in Law
  • Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 2 years).

Responsibilities

  • Provides legal advice and support in the drafting, review and negotiation of agreements, working independently except for escalations where appropriate.
  • Manages and negotiates language for more complex agreements (e.g. MSAs, quality agreements, and other unique non-standard contracts).
  • In addition to contracts, handles department matters and general legal concerns raised by internal customers and senior management, which may include without limitation initial dispute correspondence and other legal matters.
  • Leads the implementation of process improvement opportunities and oversees junior members of the department.

FAQs

What is the work schedule for the Contracts Attorney position?

The work schedule is standard Monday to Friday.

What kind of environment will the Contracts Attorney be working in?

The Contracts Attorney will be working in an office environment.

What are the main responsibilities of the Contracts Attorney?

The Contracts Attorney will provide legal advice and support in the drafting, review, and negotiation of agreements, manage and negotiate complex agreements, handle legal concerns from internal customers and senior management, and lead process improvement opportunities while overseeing junior department members.

What educational qualifications are required for the Contracts Attorney position?

The position requires a relevant formal academic or vocational qualification in law.

How much experience is expected for the Contracts Attorney role?

The role is expected to have comparable experience of 0 to 2 years.

How does Thermo Fisher Scientific approach diversity in hiring?

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

What is the mission of Thermo Fisher Scientific?

The mission of Thermo Fisher Scientific is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

What values does Thermo Fisher Scientific promote among its employees?

The company promotes a common set of values which include Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.

How can I apply for the Contracts Attorney position?

You can apply for the position by visiting the career page at http://jobs.thermofisher.com.

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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.