Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsOfficeJob DescriptionAbout the CompanyThermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is a world-class company dedicated to enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With a team of over 100,000 colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement - as we work together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation, and support patients in need. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we value diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives.Job OverviewAs Associate Corporate Counsel West Europe, you will play a key role in our EMEA legal team. You will provide cross-regional internal legal support, with a focus on France. There will also be opportunities to expand the reach of this role to other EMEA countries based on the team's needs. The Associate Corporate Counsel will also be expected to provide strategic input to all France businesses, assessing their needs and putting in place appropriate processes and procedures to ensure they are receiving the legal support they require. The Associate Corporate Counsel will therefore be required to have considerable skills in risk assessment and process improvement and be able to work with senior leadership to achieve these goals.Key responsibilitiesAdvice, draft, negotiate various types of agreements (sales agreements, collaboration agreements, IT agreements, co-marketing agreements, license agreements, procurement agreements, MSAs, etc)Ensure compliance with laws (including MedTech Europe and French anti-gift and sunshine laws), policies and processesAssist with settlements and dispute resolution mattersProvide legal advice on matters including healthcare complianceAct as a cross-functional partner on competition law, regulatory, data privacy and intellectual property topicsContribute to the team's harmonization and digitization strategiesAlign with leadership on priorities and goalsEducate and train employees regarding templates, laws, processes and procedures, etcMentor more junior employees in carrying out contract reviews, negotiations and amendmentsBe the main legal representative on France leadership teams, including the Country Commercial Leadership team for France as requiredRequirementsQualified and admitted as a lawyer in FranceProven experience of more than 10 years in-house (or in international law firm) in general commercial/transactional legal work (in life science, pharma, biotech industry an advantage)Strong experience in the key responsibilities described aboveExcellent communication, collaboration and negotiation skillsStrong commercial awareness and business sense (including the ability to influence business teams)Ability to develop processes, to find pragmatic solutions to problems and to prioritize workAbility to work independentlyAbility to work in a matrixed, fast paced and changing environmentPossess flexibility and ability to think laterallyFluent in English and FrenchLocationThis position can be based in Villebon-sur-Yvette or remote in France.Apply Now!Join our exceptional team at Thermo Fisher Scientific and contribute to our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Apply today at http://jobs.thermofisher.com.Equal Opportunity EmployerThermo Fisher Scientific is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.Accessibility/Disability AccessThermo Fisher Scientific is committed to providing accessibility services for job seekers with disabilities. If you require accommodations or assistance during the application process due to hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments, please contact us at 1-855-471-2255*. Please provide your contact information and specific details about the accommodations you require.