[Hiring] Senior Counsel - Indirect Procurement @Cencora

Role Description

This is a position within the Legal Department that is held by a lawyer with strong legal skills and the ability to deliver business-oriented, effective and efficient legal services, project management, and strategic counseling on significant business or corporate matters related to sourcing indirect goods and services.

• Work with key stakeholders of the Indirect Sourcing team to deliver effective legal services.
• Review and negotiate a high volume of commercial vendor agreements, including:
  • MSAs
  • Statements of Work
  • License Agreements
  • Equipment Agreements
  • Consulting Agreements
• Adept at handling legal projects, matters, and issues with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate project management skills, taking on mixed legal and business responsibilities.
• Represent Cencora in the development, negotiation, and finalization of new indirect supplier contracts.
• Make business-oriented yet legally compliant recommendations to clients.
• Analyze straightforward problems and assess solutions using standard procedures.
• Juggle multiple matters and prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Effectively cope with change and adapt as needed.
• Seek out and accept developmental opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 to 8 years of experience as a lawyer with expertise in contracts and commercial law.
• Demonstrated ability to assist with the full contract lifecycle for sourcing agreements.
• Law Degree from an accredited law school and admission to the state bar.
• Comparable to a senior associate or counsel in a law firm.

Requirements

• Significant knowledge of indirect sourcing concepts, practices, contracts, and legal procedures.
• Willingness to work with fast-paced procurement and business teams.
• Strong experience in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Working knowledge of corporate law litigation, anti-trust laws, and privacy laws.
• Comfortable supervising outside lawyers engaged to work on matters for Cencora.
• Ability to build knowledge of Cencora’s businesses and industry practices.
• Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Excellent judgment and ability to resolve complex issues effectively.
• Strong leadership and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow and interpret legal trends.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
• Support for working families, including:
  • Backup dependent care
  • Adoption assistance
  • Infertility coverage
  • Family building support
  • Behavioral health solutions
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid caregiver leave
• Variety of training programs and professional development resources.
• Opportunities to participate in mentorship programs and employee resource groups.