Alcon Research

Sr. Manager, Legal Counsel - US Manufacturing

Fort Worth, Texas · Senior · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 8 days ago

NegotiationSupply ChainProcurementCommunication

About the role

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Provide primary legal support for U.S. MTO operations, including its manufacturing sites, procurement teams and 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.
Manage or support litigation, investigations, and regulatory inquiries affecting U.S.‑based operations in partnership with the Global MTO Legal Head and global litigation teams.

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +15 yrs
The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
7 Years of Relevant Experience

Law degree (JD) with excellent academic credentials and active legal license and bar admission in a U.S. jurisdiction.
Experience in commercial, manufacturing, supply chain, or regulatory law within a 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.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a collegial, fast-paced team environment
Proactive, solution-oriented approach to resolving issues
Excellent business judgment and strategic thinking
Comfort in advising and interacting with senior executives and business unit leaders

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the

Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

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