Job Title: Associate Counsel (Pharma Contracts)Job Location: Des Plaines, IL, USAJob Location Type: RemoteJob Contract Type: ContractJob Seniority Level: AssociateAt Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life, Nature's Bounty, Vital Proteins, Orgain, Nuun, BOOST, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Peptamen, Compleat Organic Blends, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.This associate level counsel position will be responsible for reviewing, drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide variety of general commercial contracts. The selected candidate will be a team member of the Nestle Health Science U.S. commercial contracts team (“Transactions Team”), which provides legal support for general commercial transactions for each Nestle Health Science business, which includes such brands as BOOST, Vital Proteins, Nature’s Bounty, Nuun, Garden of Life, Orgain, ZENPEP and VOWST.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide day-to-day advice in the areas of general commercial contracts and procurement and sales related legal issues, including transaction structuring, contract interpretation and enforcement, legal and regulatory compliance, and corporate policies. Provide ongoing risk assessments and crisis management support.Review, draft and negotiate agreements for all aspects of a health science company, including general service agreements, marketing agreements, HCP and patient agreements, supply agreements with vendors and customers, manufacturing agreements, warehouse and other supply-chain agreements, engineering agreements, equipment leases, terms and conditions of sale, and other commercial agreements.Ensure business activities as contemplated in contracts comply with internal policies and guidelines, and industry laws and regulations.REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:JD from an accredited law schoolCurrent membership in New Jersey Bar or state of residence Bar, if location is a state other than N.J. as applicableMinimum of 2 years of relevant experience, including significant experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contractsStrong commitment to client-service and finding solutions.PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:Prior in-house experience3-5 years of experience in a large law firm or in-houseExperience representing clients in the CPG, food, vitamins and supplements, and/or pharmaceutical/biotechnology/life sciences industryKnowledge of the legal and regulatory environment as it relates to drug development and/or commercialization in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology/life sciences industryExperience with contract drafting and interpretation, business disputes, and compliance.SKILLS:Strong contract drafting and negotiation skillsAbility to gain trust and work at all levels of the organizationAbility to work in a collaborative team environmentAbility to prioritize workload, self-manage projects, handle multiple tasks, and meet business deadlinesAbility to adapt to evolving business and legal environmentStrong critical thinking and problem-solving skillsExceptional analytical skills with the ability to apply legal and healthcare compliance concepts to different contract scenariosExcellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skillsA proven ability to achieve resultsDetail-orientedProficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)The approximate pay range for this position is $120,000- $160,000 base. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location.Nestle offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment.#J-18808-Ljbffr