Regional In-House Counsel
Sartorius
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $140,000 - $185,000 per year
About the role
- Delivery of timely, precise, and commercially oriented legal advice to minimize risks and support business objectives
- Oversight of compliance with internal policies, relevant laws, and legal requirements relevant to operating and conducting business in the US and Canada
- Ownership of drafting, reviewing, and negotiating customer and supplier sale and service contracts, IP and software focused contracts and contracts supporting product development, research and development and marketing teams
- Evaluation of legal risk factors impacting operational and providing practical guidance relating to strategic decisions to enable well‑informed business choices
- Steering of complex legal matters involving multiple internal and external stakeholders toward effective resolution
- Managing litigation and assisting in the supervision and direction of outside counsel, as may be necessary
- Providing training to internal teams
- Research and interpretation of laws, rulings, and regulatory requirements to provide actionable legal recommendations
Requirements
- Active member in good standing with a state bar association on the East Coast.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in corporate or commercial law, ideally gained in an international business environment
- Track record as in‑house counsel or equivalent advisory function
- Must be fluent in written and spoken English and Spanish, with the ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex legal contracts and agreements in English and Spanish.
- Strong drafting, communication and negotiation skills
- High level of integrity, sound judgment, and analytical thinking
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills paired with a service‑oriented mindset
- Strong team player with the ability to handle high and time sensitive workload in a dynamic environment
- Some regional and international travel required (10-15%)
- Experience with Puerto Rican commercial laws, a plus
- Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment
Benefits
- Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings
- Worklife Balance: Paid vacation, sick time, corporate holidays and community service day; as well as flexible work schedules
- Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform
- Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as “Coaching”, “Agile Working” and a “Businesswomen’s Network”
- Health & Well Being: Wide selection of health and well-being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from, dental, vision, EAP, and other wellness programs.
- Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.
- Retirement Savings Plan: 401 k (with generous company match)
- Flexible Spending: HSA, FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending), Transportation Commuter Account
- Company Paid Benefits: Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, EAP, Family Planning & Women’s Health, Health Advocate
- Additional/Optional: Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse & dependents), Legal Services, LTD & STD, Critical Illness Insurance, Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
corporate lawcommercial lawcontract draftingcontract negotiationlegal risk evaluationlitigation managementlegal researchregulatory complianceIP lawsoftware contracts
Soft Skills
communication skillsnegotiation skillsanalytical thinkingintegritysound judgmentinterpersonal skillsteam playerservice-oriented mindsetability to handle time-sensitive workloadtraining provision
Certifications
state bar association membership