Description
Syneos Health, a leading fully-integrated life sciences services organization, is seeking an Associate Counsel to join their team. The successful candidate will lead end-to-end contracting related to clinical, commercial, corporate contracts for products and services.
Core Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end contracting for various agreements, including Vendor Master Agreements, Independent Contractor Agreements, and software licensing contracts
- Review contractual documents based on departmental guidance and established playbooks
- Partner with business stakeholders to structure, negotiate, and advise on contractual matters
- Interface with other departments, including Risk Management, Operations, and Procurement
- Advise, structure, draft, and negotiate all aspects of direct and indirect contracts
- Collaborate with the Legal department to coordinate and drive completion of global contracts
- Conduct contract reviews and negotiations for dispatch agreements, service agreements, and consulting agreements
- Respond to legal-related requests and inquiries from internal clients
- Verify and draft responses to government agencies
Qualifications:
- JD/LLM/LLB or equivalent degree from an accredited university
- Licensed/qualified lawyer/admitted to practice law
- In-house transactional experience with supporting procurement/vendor organization or equivalent function
- Solid understanding of common outsourcing contracts and issues, and fundamental contracting principles
- Demonstrated experience in contract drafting and negotiation, risk identification, and issue escalation
- Ability to work independently and contribute to cross-functional teams
- Exceptional analytical skills, independent judgment, and a desire to learn
The Associate Counsel will work collaboratively with the Legal department and other teams to deliver contracting solutions that meet business needs.
The company offers various benefits, including career development and progression, supportive line management, technical and therapeutic area training, peer recognition, and total rewards programs.
Note that the company reserves the right to assign other tasks, duties, and responsibilities as needed.