As Regional In‑House Counsel, you will work closely with members of the organization to provide strategic legal guidance to assist with risk‑aware and solution‑oriented decision-making. In this role you coordinate with the global legal team to provide guidance across business functions and help safeguard the company’s interests in a fast‑paced, international environment. This position requires fluency in Spanish, reports to Head of Legal Affairs, Americas and works together with other Regional Counsel to advise stakeholders at all levels and influence meaningful business outcomes.
***Home Office East Coast of the US***
Grow with Us - Your Responsibilities:
Delivery of timely, precise, and commercially oriented legal advice to minimize risks and support business objectives
Oversight of compliance with internal policies, relevant laws, and legal requirements relevant to operating and conducting business in the US and Cananda
Ownership of drafting, reviewing, and negotiating customer and supplier sale and service contracts, IP and software focused contracts and contracts supporting product development, research and development and marketing teams
Evaluation of legal risk factors impacting operational and providing practical guidance relating to strategic decisions to enable well‑informed business choices
Steering of complex legal matters involving multiple internal and external stakeholders toward effective resolution
Managing litigation and assisting in the supervision and direction of outside counsel, as may be necessary
Providing training to internal teams
Research and interpretation of laws, rulings, and regulatory requirements to provide actionable legal recommendations
Qualification & Skills:
Active member in good standing with a state bar association on the East Coast.
Minimum 3 years of experience in corporate or commercial law, ideally gained in an international business environment
Track record as in‑house counsel or equivalent advisory function
Must be fluent in written and spoken English and Spanish, with the ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex legal contracts and agreements in English and Spanish.
Strong drafting, communication and negotiation skills
High level of integrity, sound judgment, and analytical thinking
Strong interpersonal and communication skills paired with a service‑oriented mindset
Strong team player with the ability to handle high and time sensitive workload in a dynamic environment
Some regional and international travel required (10-15%)
Experience with Puerto Rican commercial laws, a plus
Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment
Compensation for this position will be a base salary between $140k - $185k plus bonus depending upon experience and qualifications.
What We Offer
As a growing global life science company, with our stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX , Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:
Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings
Worklife Balance: Paid vacation, sick time, corporate holidays and community service day; as well as flexible work schedules
Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform
Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as “Coaching”, “Agile Working” and a “Businesswomen’s Network”
Health & Well Being: Wide selection of health and well-being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from, dental, vision, EAP, and other wellness programs.
Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.
Retirement Savings Plan: 401 k (with generous company match)
Flexible Spending: HSA, FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending), Transportation Commuter Account
Company Paid Benefits: Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, EAP, Family Planning & Women’s Health, Health Advocate
Additional/Optional: Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse & dependents), Legal Services, LTD & STD, Critical Illness Insurance, Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service
Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability or based on status in any other protected group of class.
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Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment. Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
We look forward to receiving your application.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by e-mail at [email protected]
Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability, or based on status in any other protected group of class.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by e-mail at [email protected]
About Sartorius
Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide.
We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.
Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
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