Associate Counsel

Avantor

. Works independently to draft, review, and revise agreements, including form agreements for routine sales activities, as well as non-standard agreements for customers, supplier, distributor, clinical, service and consulting agreements.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Vermont • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $107,500 - $173,075 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Works independently to draft, review, and revise agreements, including form agreements for routine sales activities, as well as non-standard agreements for customers, supplier, distributor, clinical, service and consulting agreements.
Learn Avantor contracting policies and analyze draft contracts in accordance with policies
Work with Sourcing, Sales and the IT team to advise on the review of complex IT vendor agreements and digital product contracting efforts.
Develop and support the development of playbooks and templates for consistent legal review across IT, security engagements and technology agreements.
Assist with the review of data processing agreements.
Ensure alignment with IT and business strategies.
Determine when complex legal and factual issues must be escalated to senior attorneys and assist in resolution of issues
Assist in creating, implementing and managing systems that enable the efficient creation, negotiation, oversight and ultimately execution of Avantor’s agreements
Coordinate contract negotiation with multiple cross-departmental functions
Obtain all appropriate and necessary internal approvals for contract terms and provisions
Identify opportunities for process improvements
Perform file management and records retention duties
Give and welcome constructive feedback; contribute to building a positive team spirit
Requires advanced abilities for contract negotiation
Requires ability to communicate with Senior Leadership across the firm regarding legal risks and advise on possible solutions based on expertise
Provide assistance and guidance to Contracts Specialists within department
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 - 10 years applicable professional experience in a law firm or corporate legal department
Experience handling multiple matters at the same time and meeting quick turnaround deadlines
Ability to translate technical concepts into practical legal guidance for cross-functional teams
Demonstrates excellent judgment
Demonstrates ability to collaborate
Initiates, embraces and drives change in a dynamic environment
Works well independently and in a team
Experience providing timely and strategic legal advice
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
JD required from an accredited law school
Admitted to practice law and in good standing with the bar of at least one US State or the District of Columbia.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Diverse, equitable and inclusive culture
Learning experiences to support career growth

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract negotiationlegal reviewdata processing agreementscontract draftinglegal analysisprocess improvementfile managementrecords retentiontechnical translationstrategic legal advice

Soft Skills

excellent judgmentcollaborationchange managementindependenceteamworkconstructive feedbackcommunication with senior leadershipproblem-solvingadaptabilitytime management

Certifications

JD from an accredited law schooladmitted to practice lawgood standing with the bar