Sr. Counsel, Strategic Sourcing & Manufacturer Services

Sr. Counsel, Strategic Sourcing & Manufacturer Services

04 Oct 2024
Delaware, Dover, 19901 Dover USA

Sr. Counsel, Strategic Sourcing & Manufacturer Services

What Commercial Transaction contributes to Cardinal HealthThe Legal function provides the company with strategic, proactive, practical and cost-effective legal advice and services in order to protect the organization's assets, operations and image. This function provides legal counsel related to commercial, corporate securities, intellectual property, labor and employment, and regulatory law, among other areas. This function also litigates all company legal matters, manages outside counsel and manages legal operations.Commercial Transaction attorneys provide legal advice, counsel and services to domestic and international businesses in support of customer, vendor, supplier, and strategic relationships, including drafting and negotiating contracts, participating in and providing input on business strategy, and otherwise acting as primary day-to-day legal contacts for business clients.Job SummaryThe Senior Legal Counsel, serves as the primary legal partner to leaders of a division within a business unit, providing counsel on legal issues and risk mitigation guidance. The Senior Legal Counsel reviews and negotiates commercial agreements with external parties on behalf of the business, protecting the business’ interests and ensuring that contracts are compliant. This job also reviews external communications to confirm legal compliance and liaises with a variety of Legal and other internal teams to resolve legal issues.Responsibilities

Provides excellent client service, counsels assigned division leaders on a variety of legal questions and issues, such as contract compliance and confidentiality. Determines appropriate legal actions and projects associated costs for business leaders.

Drafts initial format and terms for commercial agreements and delivers agreements to customers and vendors to initiate negotiations. Interfaces with Contract Administration teams in order to set-up contracts.

Meets with external parties to negotiate terms of agreements and to achieve the most favorable terms for the business. Based on combination of legal considerations and business acumen, counsels business leaders on the acceptance or refusal of external party terms.

Reviews all terms and revisions from external parties and manages the iterations of commercial agreement terms.

Reviews a variety of marketing and public relations communications in order to ensure the compliance of all product information and messaging.

In cases when the business’ legal issues do not fall within the purview of commercial and transaction law, identifies and liaises with appropriate Legal and Compliance teams on behalf of the business to achieve a resolution.

As a trusted partner to the business, proactively identifies legal risks and provides insights on how the business can incorporate risk mitigation into strategic planning.

When the business engages in litigation, serves as a primary liaison and expert on the business in support of the Litigation team.

Advises business unit leaders on terms, risks and due diligence during mergers and acquisitions activities.

Qualifications

8 years of experience, preferred

Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor degree required

Experience working with pharmaceutical manufacturers preferred

What is expected of you and others at this level

Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects

Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals

Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models

Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope

Projects may have significant and long-term impact

Provides solutions which may set precedent

Independently determines method for completion of new projects

Receives guidance on overall project objectives

Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Anticipated salary range: $121,600 - $163,700Bonus eligible: YesBenefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 12/3/2024 if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.To read and review this privacy notice click here (https://www.cardinalhealth.com/content/dam/corp/email/documents/corp/cardinal-health-online-application-privacy-policy.pdf)

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    Cardinal Health
  • Date
    2024-10-04
  • Deadline
    2024-12-02
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