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, you’ll 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.
As Legal Counsel, you are required to be responsible for providing strategic and legal advice in all matters that are relevant to business, such as contracts, litigation, disputes and employee relations. In addition, he/she is responsible for establishing, promoting, and reinforcing compliance standards, aligned with local laws and regulations in close collaboration with the local Compliance Officer.
This role receives support and direction from the Head of Legal (Taiwan and Hong Kong) and also provides legal guidance and training in key legal areas.
In this role, a typical day will include:
* Provides substantive and strategic legal support to the Surgical and Vision Care Franchise heads and other local leaders and their respective teams, and more specifically advises on the execution of franchise projects at local level (launch of key products, new surgical business models and strategies, equipment financing agreements, pricing and discount policies, etc.…).
* Review and advice Franchise and Functions on legal implications of internal policies and procedures. Also guide on any new policies to be prepared in the interest of the organization, as and when required.
* Assist in the negotiation of various commercial contracts.
* Assist in review in localization of global standard contract templates and translations; as well as implementation of the new global contracting system, Icertis.
* Mitigates litigation risk exposure, including risks derived from anti-competition issues and employee relations, to defend and strengthen Alcon’s reputation.
* Review tender agreements and advise on public procurement framework.
* Manages legal housekeeping and corporate secretarial work (archiving of contracts, contract management, corporate registration etc.).
* Support on data privacy work.
* Monitors legal developments; ensures that the business considers legal trends and risks in the execution of the business strategy.
* Support / lead, internal investigations as needed from time to time.
* Support in all government and/or similar audits and investigations, internal Audit, ensuring proper support and guidance to franchises.
* Ensures adherence to the Alcon Outside Counsel Policy and liaises with external law firms;
* Provide legal advice and trainings.
* Works closely with the Country Compliance Officer to foster a culture of ethics and integrity in the organization.
* Works to foster a diverse and inclusive environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment.
