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Cencora

Sep 20

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Legal
    Sustainability
  • Oakville

AI generated summary

  • You need 9+ years of legal experience, expertise in various legal areas, strong communication and negotiation skills, leadership ability, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • You will deliver legal services, manage legal professionals, handle projects and contracts, lead negotiations, solve problems, multi-task, adapt to change, and seek development opportunities.

Requirements

  • The lawyer in this role is expected to have a minimum of 9 years of experience as a lawyer combined with expertise in one or more specialty areas of legal practice (e.g., litigation, antitrust, mergers and acquisitions, contracts and commercial law, securities law, privacy law, health law, technology law, or employment and labor law). Law Degree - must be a graduate of an accredited law school and admitted into the state bar.
  • The lawyer in this role is comparable to a counsel, non-equity partner, or service partner in a law firm and is a lawyer who can do sophisticated work as an individual contributor and/or supervise and project manage other individual legal professionals or teams of legal professionals to do the work.
  • Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices and legal procedures
  • Working knowledge of corporate law including SEC regulations and document preparation, litigation, anti-trust laws, nuisance law, court and regulatory agency (FTC and FDA) procedures, and contract negotiation and preparation
  • The lawyer in this role has the expertise and background to be comfortable supervising outside lawyers engaged to work on matters for Cencora, including outside lawyers from major law firms used by Cencora.
  • In this role, the lawyer is expected to be knowledgeable in ABC’s business and industry policies, practices and trends and be aware of the competitive landscape. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • The Assistant General Counsel will demonstrate very good to excellent communication and information sharing with all levels of associates.
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong creativity skills
  • Excellent judgment and ability to resolve complex issues effectively
  • Strong negotiating skills
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Strong organizational skills; attention to detail
  • Ability to follow and interpret legal trends
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

  • The lawyer in this role is responsible for the delivery of effective legal services to his or her clients.
  • The lawyer in this role may have management responsibility for one or more legal professionals and, if so, is required to be an effective manager of his or her reports.
  • In this role, the lawyer is required to be adept at handling significant legal projects, matters, and issues and should have very good to excellent technical legal skills and expertise.
  • The lawyer in this role should have very good to excellent project management skills because the Assistant General Counsel role often requires the lawyer in this role to take on mixed legal and business responsibility for, and project management of, contracts or other matters that the client group wants to pursue.
  • The Assistant General Counsel should be able to represent Innomar Strategies and his or her relevant client groups on significant business contracts or other matters. The Assistant General Counsel frequently is required in these situations to lead or have an integral role in both legal and business negotiations.
  • The Assistant General Counsel should have strong decision-making capability and should be proficient in being able to make business-oriented yet legally compliant recommendations to his or her clients.
  • The Assistant General Counsel is expected to solve both straightforward and complex problems and take a new perspective on existing solutions.
  • The lawyer in this role should be able to juggle multiple matters and effectively multi-task and prioritize tasks to ensure that work is completed in a timely and efficient matter.
  • The Assistant General Counsel will effectively work in the midst of change and is willing to shift priorities and focus.
  • The lawyer in this role will seek out challenging tasks and assignments, engage in frequent development discussions and is open to feedback.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Assistant General Counsel position?

The lawyer in this role is expected to have a minimum of 9 years of experience as a lawyer, expertise in one or more specialty areas of legal practice, a law degree from an accredited law school, and be admitted into the state bar.

What are the primary responsibilities for this role?

The Assistant General Counsel is responsible for delivering effective legal services, managing legal professionals if applicable, handling significant legal projects, representing the company on business contracts, making business-oriented legal recommendations, and solving complex problems.

Is there a focus on project management skills in this role?

Yes, the Assistant General Counsel should have very good to excellent project management skills, as the role often involves taking on mixed legal and business responsibilities for contracts and other matters.

What types of legal expertise should candidates have?

Candidates should be knowledgeable in areas such as litigation, antitrust, mergers and acquisitions, contracts and commercial law, securities law, privacy law, health law, technology law, or employment and labor law.

What skills are considered essential for this position?

Essential skills include strong decision-making capability, creativity, interpersonal skills, strong negotiating and presentation skills, effective communication, organizational skills with attention to detail, and the ability to follow legal trends.

Does Cencora offer any professional development opportunities?

Yes, Cencora offers a variety of training programs, professional development resources, mentorship programs, and opportunities to engage in volunteer activities to encourage personal growth.

What benefits are offered to employees at Cencora?

Cencora provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision care, as well as support for working families, backup dependent care, adoption assistance, behavioral health solutions, and paid leave options.

How does Cencora approach diversity and equal employment opportunity?

Cencora is committed to equal employment opportunity without discrimination based on various factors such as race, gender, age, disability, and more, ensuring that all employees are treated fairly and equitably.

What should a candidate do if they need accommodations during the application process?

Candidates who wish to request accommodations during the employment process should call 888.692.2272 or email hrsc@cencora.com to make their requests, which will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Are there any specific software skills required for this role?

Yes, candidates should have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, along with the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

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Cencora

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Cencora, a company building on the legacy of AmerisourceBergen, is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions organization centered on improving the lives of people and animals around the world. We connect manufacturers, providers, and patients to ensure that anyone can get the therapies they need, where and when they need them. We also help our partners bring their innovations to patients more efficiently to accelerate positive outcomes. Becoming Cencora has allowed us to combine all the companies and services of AmerisourceBergen. Now, as a unified and internationally inclusive brand, we’re continuing to invest in and focus on our core pharmaceutical distribution business, while also growing our platform of pharma and biopharma services to support pharmaceutical innovation and access. Our 46,000+ worldwide team members are shaping the future of healthcare through the power of our purpose: We are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures.