Senior Counsel, Litigation

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.

What we’re looking for:

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

• Current bar admission in good standing required

• Experience: 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

Who You Are:

High integrity, with a commitment to upholding Avantor’s values of innovation, customer centricity, accountability, respect, and excellence.  This includes:

• 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

How you will thrive and create an impact  

• Manage all aspects of in-house litigation support from start to finish, including record retention/legal holds, discovery, witness interviews, mediations/arbitrations, trials, and appeals

• Independently develop strategy and manages, from start to finish, lawsuits and subpoena responses on behalf of the Company, including early case assessments, exposure analyses, and matter disposition goals

• Proactively identify and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential litigation

• Select, direct, and work collaboratively with fit-for-purpose outside counsel to deliver most favorable results for the enterprise 

• Collaborate with other legal departments, Finance, Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk Management teams and other functions to provide capable

• Develop and effectively manage budgets

• Handle other responsibilities delegated by the Vice President of Litigation

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.

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!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. 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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

Avantor offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, health savings and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, and an employee stock purchase program. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays, accrue 18 PTO days annually, are eligible for volunteer time off and 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave). These benefits may not apply to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement or those subject to other eligibility rules.