Corporate Counsel - Industry Contracts (Remote)

Fortrea


Date: 5 hours ago
City: Remote, Remote
Contract type: Full time
Remote
Job Overview: Counsel, Site and Vendor Contracts provides legal support and counseling for Fortrea and their business leaders for matters relating to vendor and site agreements, performance thereof, and other legal matters arising from vendor and site relationships. As Counsel, you will be responsible for providing advice and counsel on a wide variety of contracting and relationship issues for our global operations. The role is primarily focused on supporting contracts management, business units and operations, and initiatives within the corporate functions and departments. This role works closely with the Senior Counsel and Senior Director to provide day-to-day advice and subject matter expertise across the full range of vendor and site matters, operational performance and matters impacting the global business.

Summary Of Responsibilities

  • Provide advice and support to Company departments on client issues in a commercially reasonable manner that protects the company’s fundamental interests and in a manner consistent with company rules, practices, and policies.
  • Collaborate with other department staff to provide advice and support that accurately reflects the company’s obligations or rights and understandings with clients.
  • Provide advice and support for the drafting, negotiation, and review of company contracts by other members of the department’s staff. Participate in negotiations with site and vendor representatives and their counsel as required.
  • Provide advice and support to internal constituencies in the drafting, negotiation and review of company contracts.
  • Provide advice and counsel to the business and other stakeholders regarding disputes, performance issues, quality events and other matters that may pose legal risk to the company.
  • Suggest improvements to company contractual templates on an ongoing basis in response to emerging trends, customer and vendor preferences, and the company’s risk management posture.
  • Knowledge management, including preparation and organization of work product, administration of shared access sites, matter management, and preparation and revision of templates.
  • Lead or support dispute resolution and claims management.
  • Recommend improvements and implement systems to ensure the prompt and effective processing of requests for support.
  • Promote adoption of company-wide risk management initiatives, contracting policies, and other corporate goals as directed.
  • Implement strategies and policies that minimize risk exposure, including (but not limited to): preventive legal training, timely and accurate advice to company operational staff, and careful review of company contracts or other obligations in a manner consistent with guidance provided.
  • Fulfill other duties as required by the Department and the Company.

Qualifications (Minimum Required)

  • Education level: Juris Doctor degree or equivalent
  • Admission in good standing to the bar of any state and ability to practice law as an in-house attorney
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of information during interactions with staff at all levels
  • Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills
  • Experience reviewing commercial contracts and providing practical, business-focused advice
  • Comprehensive knowledge of general corporate business practices and a sound understanding of contracting models and commercial practices is required
  • Ability to counsel, interact with and present to senior executives
  • Proficient with MS Office products
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • Excellent drafting and legal interpretation skills
  • Excellent management skills with ability to train and develop legal and non-legal personnel
  • Sound analytical skills to review matters and identify key legal issues.
  • Effective time management and organizations skills
  • Must be pro-active, be able to work independently and possess the initiative to drive projects and matters forward to resolution
  • Dedication to fostering an inclusive culture and value diverse perspectives.

Experience (Minimum Required)

8+ years of experience with a reputed law firm or as an in-house lawyer

Preferred Qualifications Include

Industry experience or knowledge of clinical development strongly preferred

MS Office, Teams, Workday, Sharepoint

Physical Demands / Work Environment

Remote role

Working hours : 2- 11 PM IST (2nd shift hours)

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