Corporate Counsel (Raleigh/Pittsburgh, mid-level)

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Job Description

Who we Are:
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $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. 

PPD™, the clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific, is a leading provider of global CRO solutions. We provide comprehensive drug development, laboratory and lifecycle services to customers across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices, academic and government entities. By harnessing innovative technology and expertise, we work to empower our customers to bring therapies to market, faster.

Role overview:
PPD has a new Corporate Counsel position available on our global legal team. This is a mid-level career position that performs a variety of complex legal activities to protect the organization's reputation and business interests and help ensure it complies with all relevant laws and regulations. You will provide legal advice within areas of expertise to management to ensure their activities, policies, business practices, and transactions are compliant.

The role is based in our offices in Raleigh, NC or Pittsburgh, PA. A hybrid work schedule is available, combining office days with some work at home days. 

A Day in the Life:

• Provides legal advice and represents the organization in a variety of legal matters.
• Assesses legal risks and provides recommendations and alternative solutions to business leaders. Make recommendations to Management regarding risks and strategies upon request.
• Supports legal needs in relevant function area.
• Manages day-to-day legal inquiries.
• Provides legal support for various corporate transactions, pending or threatened litigation, commercial disputes, employment matters, or other various corporate legal issues.
• Serves as the primary contact for selected functional groups outside the legal department.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and advanced degree in law (juris doctorate or equivalent educational model in other jurisdictions).
• Previous corporate legal experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 4-8 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:

• Strong oral and written communication skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to remain flexible, proactive, and adaptable in a wide range of scenarios.
• Professional organizational skills and attention to detail with a proven ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Comprehensive problem-solving techniques applicable to a constantly changing environment.
• Experienced project management skills and the ability to work both independently and as a part of a cross-functional, global team.
• Strong ability to apply knowledge of corporate and commercial risk and objectively evaluate fact patterns to advise on the application of the law and provide direction to other departments.
• Analytical and decision-based thinking required to advise senior leadership on legal issues with potential for enterprise-wide impact.

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%). 

Location: Pittsburgh PA or Raleigh NC. Relocation assistance is NOT provided.  

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

Salary Transparency

This is a salaried role that will also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. Compensation will be initially discussed during the screening period, with actual compensation confirmed in writing at the time of offer.