Sr. Manager, Legal Counsel US Manufacturing

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. Alcon is seeking a mid-level transactional lawyer to join Alcon as a Senior Manager Legal Counsel U.S. Manufacturing to serve as the primary legal partner supporting Alcons Manufacturing & Technical Operations (MTO) sites across the United States. 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 Alcons sites in several U.S. states managing complex commercial matters advising on supplier disputes handling regional regulatory issues and collaborating with crossfunctional teams to support Alcons operational and strategic initiatives at our Fort Worth TX location. In this role a typical day will include:

• Provide primary legal support for U.S. MTO operations including its manufacturing sites procurement teams and 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 contractual and local matters.

• Manage or support litigation investigations and regulatory inquiries affecting 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 (or high school 15 yrs; Assoc.11 yrs; M.S.4 yrs; PhD3 yrs)

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

• 7 Years of Relevant Experience

Preferred qualifications:

• Law degree (JD) with excellent academic credentials and active legal license and bar admission in a U.S. jurisdiction.

• Experience in commercial manufacturing supply chain or regulatory law within a 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.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a collegial fast-paced team environment

• Proactive solution-oriented approach to resolving issues

• Excellent business judgment and strategic thinking

• Comfort in advising and interacting with senior executives and business unit leaders

• Agility in managing multiple projects in an efficient and timely manner

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail

• collaboratively and 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 AT ALCON:

• Join Alcons mission to provide top-tier innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives.

• Grow your career and see your impact in a highly collaborative and diverse environment.

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

• Travel: up to 20% Domestic and International

• Relocation: Yes

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Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position please send an email to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.