Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the leading global emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing.

In 2018, Eurofins generated 4.2 billion Euro proforma turnover in 800 laboratories across 47 countries, employing about 45.000 staff.

The General Counsel will be a key leader in North America who will strategize and implement the company’s goals from a legal perspective, while also limiting the company’s legal risk. 

· Act as a resource and offer counsel on all legal matters impacting the company or the industry, including keeping abreast of legislative changes that may affect the company and its affiliates.

· Participate in the definition and development of corporate policies, procedures and programs and provide continuing counsel and guidance on legal matters and on legal implications of same.

· Oversee the selection, retention, management and evaluation of external counsel.

· Promote, protect and set the tone to reflect the Company’s reputation for ethics, integrity and honesty in all dealings

· Work with all levels of management to ensure that appropriate compliance processes and controls are established and documented within the areas of responsibility

· Assess claims against or on behalf of the company, work with the appropriate executive(s) to define a strategic defense and approve settlements of disputes and minimize exposure, where warranted.

· Support the company on management and legal assessment of employment agreements, separation issues, issues relating to compensation and benefit administration, contracts, service agreements, etc.

· Advise on legal aspects of the company’s structure, including assessing and advising on current and future business structures and legal entities.

Requirements:

· Law degree and member in good standing.

· Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in either a general practice law firm environment or corporate law.

· Experience working on matters of corporate governance and with Senior Leadership

· Must be a business-oriented legal counsel with the ability to provide solutions and strategies, and contribute positively to an open exchange of ideas and an atmosphere of communication and team spirit.

· Demonstrated broad business orientation and ability to aggressively establish instant credibility as an attorney and business partner with cross functional perspective.

· Diverse transaction and project management experience.

· Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize and organize multiple cross functional tasks.

· Experience presenting to internal and external executives

· Experience in drafting and negotiating agreements 

· Strong knowledge of labor laws

· Law degree and member in good standing.

· Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in either a general practice law firm environment or corporate law.

· Experience working on matters of corporate governance and with Senior Leadership

· Must be a business-oriented legal counsel with the ability to provide solutions and strategies, and contribute positively to an open exchange of ideas and an atmosphere of communication and team spirit.

· Demonstrated broad business orientation and ability to aggressively establish instant credibility as an attorney and business partner with cross functional perspective.

· Diverse transaction and project management experience.

· Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize and organize multiple cross functional tasks.

· Experience presenting to internal and external executives

· Experience in drafting and negotiating agreements 

· Strong knowledge of labor laws

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., with overtime as needed. 

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work.  We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.

To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.