Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science, with revenues of more than $40 billion and approximately 125,000 employees globally. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We help our customers accelerate life sciences research, tackle sophisticated analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, deliver medicines to market and increase laboratory productivity. Through our best-in-class brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD – we offer an unmatched combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and comprehensive services.
Thermo Fisher Scientific seeks a motivated and driven legal counsel to join our team. You will work closely with regional and global teams on legal and compliance matters. Your expertise will ensure flawless execution of our business strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Under the supervision and leadership of Sr. Legal Counsel, serve as the primary legal business partner for PSX APAC responsible for all legal and compliance matters and provide strategic legal insights and trainings, including commercial, competition, corporate, employment, governance, IP, litigation, anti-bribery, fraud and regulatory, products liability, and data privacy.
- More than half of the role is dedicated to managing commercial transactions, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of contracts. It also involves handling disputes and providing legal advice on these matters. The role further supports the business by offering legal guidance, preparing and reviewing agreements, and representing the organization in interactions with customers, suppliers, competitors, and government agencies.
- Collaborate with regional and global teams to develop, implement, and maintain a compliance program that balances company philosophy with local laws and culture; monitor compliance and provide associated legal advice and regular reports to senior management.
- Responsible for developing and maintaining collaborative and positive relationships both internally and with third-party organizations, including outside counsels.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized university/law school.
- PRC or US bar qualification
- 4+ years of experience representing life science or other medical device companies within multinational companies as in-house counsel and/or an international law firm, with APAC legal support experience as a plus.
- Proven experience working within matrix organizations and adopting various legal approaches.
- Excellent business sense, good judgment, and strong influencing skills.
- Ability to develop practical processes/approaches and drive solutions to completion.
- Strong communication skills, and great teamwork
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Ability to run time and priorities including balancing multiple assignments.
- Proficient in spoken and written English.
- Travel is estimated at less than 20%.
Benefits
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!
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Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
