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Senior Counsel, Litigation

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139500.00 - 235175.00 USD / Year
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Job Description:

Avantor is looking for an experienced litigator who is capable of managing a diverse litigation and pre-litigation docket and can think creatively in resolving disputes. This position will report to the VP, Global Litigation & Legal Operations and will be REMOTE.

Job Responsibility:

  • Manage all aspects of in-house litigation support from start to finish, including record retention/legal holds, discovery, witness interviews, mediations/arbitrations, trials, and appeals
  • Independently develop strategy and manages, from start to finish, lawsuits and subpoena responses on behalf of the Company, including early case assessments, exposure analyses, and matter disposition goals
  • Proactively identify and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential litigation
  • Select, direct, and work collaboratively with fit-for-purpose outside counsel to deliver most favorable results for the enterprise
  • Collaborate with other legal departments, Finance, Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk Management teams and other functions to provide capable
  • Develop and effectively manage budgets
  • Handle other responsibilities delegated by the Vice President of Litigation

Requirements:

  • JD from an accredited law school, with strong academic credentials
  • Current bar admission in good standing
  • Minimum of ten (10) years combined relevant experience at a law firm and in-house legal department
  • Strong litigation background with knowledge of all pre-trial, trial, and post-trial work

Nice to have:

experience in life sciences companies

What we offer:
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision coverage
  • wellness programs
  • health savings and flexible spending accounts
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • employee stock purchase program
  • 11 paid holidays
  • 18 PTO days annually
  • volunteer time off
  • 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 23, 2026

Expiration:
April 24, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Remote work
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