Sr. Manager, Legal Counsel

Alcon MX; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Flexible time off

Career development

Job summary

Alcon seeks a Senior Manager, Legal Counsel – Asia Manufacturing to serve as the primary legal partner for Manufacturing & Technical Operations across Asia. This autonomous role supports regional manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, quality, and operations teams with day‑to‑day legal guidance.

You will collaborate with the Global MTO Legal Head, handle multi‑jurisdictional regulatory matters, and manage complex commercial agreements and disputes to drive operational excellence and strategic

Qualifications

• Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication.
• 7+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably in manufacturing/supply chain or regulated environments.
• Proven ability to draft, negotiate and manage complex commercial and technology‑transfer agreements.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary legal support for Asia MTO operations, including manufacturing sites and procurement teams.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage regional commercial agreements (supply, manufacturing, quality, service, technology transfer).
• Lead management of supplier issues, risk assessments and disputes in collaboration with Global MTO Legal Head.
• Advise on regulatory and compliance matters across manufacturing jurisdictions and coordinate with external counsel.

Skills

Leadership

English proficiency

Regulatory law

Drafting & negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Law degree (JD/LLB)

Active bar admission

Tools

Contract management software

Job description

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon.

As a Senior Manager, Legal Counsel – Asia Manufacturing to serve as the primary legal partner supporting Manufacturing & Technical Operations (MTO) sites across Asia. This highly autonomous, business‑savvy legal leader will provide day‑to‑day legal support for regional manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, quality, and operations teams.

The role works closely with the Global MTO Legal Head to ensure aligned global strategy, consistent risk management, and operational excellence across jurisdictions. You will operate across multiple Asian markets, managing complex commercial matters, advising on supplier disputes, handling regional regulatory issues, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to support Alcon’s operational and strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary legal support for Asia MTO operations, including manufacturing sites, procurement teams, quality, and technical functions.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage regional commercial agreements (supply, manufacturing, quality, service, technology transfer).
• Lead legal management of supplier issues including performance challenges, risk assessments, disputes, and escalation strategies in partnership with the Global MTO Legal Head.
• Support site operational needs such as manufacturing‑related leases, facilities agreements, equipment procurement, engineering, and automation initiatives.
• Serve as a key legal partner across functions including Procurement, Quality, Operations, Regulatory, Compliance, HR, Tax, Finance, and global legal teams to ensure consistent global standards and strategic alignment.
• Advise on compliance and regulatory matters related to manufacturing (anti‑bribery, third‑party due diligence, privacy, HSE).
• Coordinate with external counsel on local regulatory requirements.
• Manage or support litigation, investigations, and regulatory inquiries affecting Asia‑based operations in partnership with the Global MTO Legal Head and global litigation teams.
• Contribute to global and regional strategic initiatives, including footprint optimization, new product launches, supply resilience, process improvements, template harmonization, and knowledge‑sharing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (Diploma +15 years; Degree +11 years; Masters +4 yrs; PhD+3 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• 7 Years of Relevant Experience
• 5 Years of Demonstrated Leadership
• Travel: Domestic and international travel may be required (estimate: 10–20%)
• Preferred Experience: Law degree (JD, LLB, or equivalent) and active bar admission in a major jurisdiction.
• Experience in commercial, manufacturing, supply chain, or regulatory law within a multinational or highly regulated environment.
• Strong drafting and negotiation expertise with complex commercial, supply, technology‑transfer, and manufacturing agreements.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations, supplier performance, or multijurisdictional operational activities.
• Proven ability to operate independently, manage diverse workloads across multiple jurisdictions, and deliver pragmatic, business‑aligned legal guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with cross‑functional teams including Procurement, Quality, Operations, Regulatory, Compliance, HR, Tax, and Finance.
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management tools and global legal templates/processes.
• Experience managing external counsel across multiple countries.
• Active legal license or certification required to practice in the applicable jurisdiction.

Employment and Benefits

Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off and much more.

How You Can Thrive

See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities. Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!

Company Overview

At Alcon, we are committed to helping people see better. We believe patients should have access to quality eye care regardless of their economic circumstances; however, barriers to good eye health exist for patients in both developed and emerging markets. Alcon develops and manufactures innovative devices to serve the full life cycle of eye care needs. Its surgical group is one of the largest makers of equipment used for cataract removal and laser vision correction. Its consumer products include the well‑known Opti‑Free line of contact lens solutions and related products. Alcon, which was founded in 1945, sells its products in 180 countries worldwide.