Senior Manager, Legal Counsel

Responsibilities

• Provide primary legal support for U.S. Manufacturing & Technical Operations (MTO), including manufacturing sites, procurement, and quality functions.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage regional commercial agreements such as supply, manufacturing, quality, service, and technology transfer contracts.
• Lead legal management of supplier issues, including performance challenges, risk assessments, and dispute resolution.
• Support site operational needs including manufacturing-related leases, facilities agreements, and equipment procurement.
• Advise on compliance and regulatory matters related to manufacturing, including anti-bribery, third-party due diligence, and privacy.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Quality, Operations, Regulatory, Compliance, HR, Tax, and Finance.
• Manage or support litigation, investigations, and regulatory inquiries affecting U.S.-based operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of directly related experience.
• 7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Fluency in English (reading, writing, and verbal communication).
• Active US legal license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree with excellent academic credentials.
• Experience in commercial, manufacturing, supply chain, or regulatory law within a highly regulated environment.
• Strong drafting and negotiation expertise with complex commercial and technology-transfer agreements.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multi-jurisdictional environment.
• Experience managing external counsel and interacting with senior executives.

Benefits

• Robust benefits package including health and life insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Flexible time off.
• Relocation assistance available.

About the Company

Alcon is the global leader in eye care, dedicated to helping people see brilliantly through innovative devices and solutions. Founded in 1945, Alcon develops and manufactures products for the full life cycle of eye care needs, serving patients in 180 countries worldwide.