Sr Counsel - Information Technology (IT)

Job Summary

Information Technology (IT) Senior Counsel is a pivotal role to our enterprise. This individual will work directly with IT and commercial team colleagues to provide legal support for commercial contracts. Focus on customer-side IT contract support including software (on-premises and SaaS), cloud and information security agreements and data privacy issues.

This is a remote opportunity.

What we're looking for:

Education:

• JD from an accredited law school, with strong academic credentials

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience negotiating, reviewing, revising and drafting complex IT contracts (as the customer), including SaaS and software licensing agreements, data protection/processing agreements, master professional services agreements, statements of work, order forms, reseller agreements, and non-disclosure agreements in an in-house setting, preferably with a large, global, publicly-traded company
• Experience utilizing contract lifecycle management system(s)
• Knowledge of relevant IT industry and cyber security concerns and practices (e.g.; SOC reports and ISO 27001 certifications/compliance)
• Subject matter expertise in global data privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited to GDPR, CCPA and HIPAA

Certification(s):

• N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current bar admission required (Pennsylvania preferred)
• Minimum of seven (7) years relevant experience at a law firm, in-house legal department, or a combination of both, with at least three (3) years of in-house experience preferred
• Preferred additional experience in the chemical, distribution and/or life sciences industries in negotiating, reviewing, revising and drafting a wide variety of commercial agreements, including distribution and manufacturing customer, supplier, vendor, service, consignment, and nondisclosure agreements

Who are you:

• High integrity, with a commitment to upholding Avantor's values of innovation, customer centricity, accountability, respect and excellence
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to impact and influence at all levels of an organization
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, legal research, analytical, writing, and organizational skills, plus focused attention to detail
• Strong and effective judgment, and ability to present ideas logically
• Client-focused and confident, with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to interact with senior business leaders as well as vendors, customers, and other third parties
• Ability to resolve conflict, overcome resistance, and facilitate consensus
• Flexibility to adapt to new Company priorities, processes, initiatives, and risk tolerance, and the ability to offer practical, compliance-oriented solutions
• Collaborative approach necessary for working in a global organization
• Ability to work independently and handle complex and sophisticated legal matters with minimal supervision
• Ability to handle multiple priorities within tight deadlines and prioritize workload in a manner that best serves the needs of the business
• Willing to learn new areas of business and the law

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Work directly with IT and commercial team colleagues to provide legal support for commercial contracts
• Focus on customer-side IT contract support including software (on-premises and SaaS), cloud and information security agreements and data privacy issues
• Manage IT Contract Specialist(s) and/or lawyer(s), legal contractor(s) and/or outside counsel supporting IT transactions
• Provide advice and assistance regarding legal interpretations and analysis of the business risk of contracts
• Monitor current and evolving statutes, regulations, and case law relating to IT, data protection, and information security
• Collaborate with global colleagues (including Data Privacy Officer) on corporate policies and other initiatives
• Assist in developing creative solutions for commercial issues and disputes
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures
• Provide IT contracting training, including training on internal policies and procedures
• Assist in the development of IT contract templates, policies, procedures, and other documents
• Support implementation of contract lifecycle management system as necessary
• Assist with special projects and perform other duties as assigned

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

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