Sr. Manager, Legal Counsel

At Alcon we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly champion progress and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here youll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse talented people to join Alcon.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse talented people to join Alcon. As a Senior Manager Legal Counsel Asia Manufacturing to serve as the primary legal partner supporting Manufacturing & Technical Operations (MTO) sites across Asia. This highly autonomous businesssavvy legal leader will provide daytoday legal support for regional manufacturing supply chain procurement quality and operations teams. The role works closely with the Global MTO Legal Head to ensure aligned global strategy consistent risk management and operational excellence across jurisdictions.

You will operate across multiple Asian markets managing complex commercial matters advising on supplier disputes handling regional regulatory issues and collaborating with crossfunctional teams to support Alcons operational and strategic initiatives.

A typical day will include:

• Provide primary legal support for Asia MTO operations including manufacturing sites procurement teams 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 manufacturingrelated 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.

• Advise on compliance and regulatory matters related to manufacturing (antibribery thirdparty due diligence privacy HSE). Coordinate with external counsel on local regulatory requirements.

• Manage or support litigation investigations and regulatory inquiries affecting Asiabased operations in partnership with the Global MTO Legal Head and global litigation teams.

• Contribute to global and regional strategic initiatives including footprint optimization new product launches supply resilience process improvements template harmonization and knowledgesharing.

What youll bring to Alcon:

• Bachelors Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (Diploma 15 years; Degree 11 years; Masters 4 yrs; PhD3 yrs)

• The ability to fluently read write understand and communicate in English

• 7 Years of Relevant Experience

• 5 Years of Demonstrated Leadership

• Travel: Domestic and international travel may be required (estimate: 1020%)

Preferred Experience:

• Law degree (JD LLB or equivalent) and active bar admission in a major jurisdiction.

• Experience in commercial manufacturing supply chain or regulatory law within a multinational or highly regulated environment.

• Strong drafting and negotiation expertise with complex commercial supply technologytransfer and manufacturing agreements.

• Experience supporting manufacturing operations supplier performance or multijurisdictional operational activities.

• Proven ability to operate independently manage diverse workloads across multiple jurisdictions and deliver pragmatic businessaligned legal guidance.

• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with crossfunctional teams including Procurement Quality Operations Regulatory Compliance HR Tax and Finance.

• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management tools and global legal templates/processes.

• Experience managing external counsel across multiple countries.

• Active legal license or certification required to practice in the applicable jurisdiction.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE:

• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities

• Join Alcons mission to provide outstanding innovative products and solutions to improve sight improve lives and grow your career!

• Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health life retirement flexible time off and much more.

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