Legal Counsel- Remote

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany; Tempe (AZ); Remote; USD 104,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Legal Counsel for their Electronics Legal Team, supporting the Semiconductor Solutions business. This remote position offers the chance to work on contracts and corporate governance while collaborating with a dedicated legal team.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) matching program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience at a law firm or with an in-house legal department.
• Strong law school academic record.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial and R&D agreements.
• Offer practical legal guidance to business and operations teams.
• Support corporate governance and manage outside counsel.

Skills

Negotiating commercial contracts

Cross-cultural exposure

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Self-motivated

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Licensed and active membership in good standing in at least one state bar

Job description

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This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role

As Legal Counsel on the Electronics Legal (LE) Team, you will play a key role as a trusted advisor to various groups within and supporting the dynamic Semiconductor Solutions business. Your responsibilities will include drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial and R&D agreements, offering practical legal guidance to business and operations teams to help mitigate risk, supporting corporate governance and the management of outside counsel, and leading training initiatives for colleagues on legal standards, policies, and LE tools and templates.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Licensed and active membership in good standing in at least one state bar
• At least 2 years of experience at a law firm and/or with an in-house legal department
• Strong law school academic record
  
  

The following skills and proficiencies will help you succeed in this role:

• Experience negotiating commercial contracts
• Previous cross-cultural exposure
• Excellent judgment and work ethic
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Adaptability to changing priorities
• Self-motivated with the ability to work well both individually and collaboratively as part of a team
• Proficient in verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Curious with a strong desire to learn about technology and products
  
  

$104,600.00 - $157,000.00 a year

Our ranges are derived from several sources, and largely reliant on relevant industry market data. Should we decide to make an offer, we will consider several factors, including but not limited to your location, skills, experience, career level, and other job-related factors. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; paid time off; and paid holidays; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses.

RSREMD

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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