[Hiring] Senior Counsel, Litigation @Avantor

Role Description

Avantor is looking for an experienced litigator who is capable of managing a diverse litigation and pre-litigation docket and can think creatively in resolving disputes. This position will report to the VP, Global Litigation & Legal Operations and will be REMOTE.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school, with strong academic credentials
• Current bar admission in good standing required
• Minimum of ten (10) years combined relevant experience at a law firm and in-house legal department
• Strong litigation background with knowledge of all pre-trial, trial, and post-trial work
• Preference will be given to those with experience in life sciences companies

Requirements

• High integrity, with a commitment to upholding Avantor’s values of innovation, customer centricity, accountability, respect, and excellence
• Excellent verbal and written business communication skills and ability to impact and influence at all levels of an organization
• Exceptional analytical, drafting, legal research, 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 manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines and prioritize workload in a manner that best serves the needs of the business
• Willingness to learn new areas of business and the law

Benefits

• 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
• We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture
• Learning experiences to support your career growth and success