Senior 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, 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.

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, business‑savvy legal leader will provide day‑to‑day 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 cross‑functional teams to support Alcon’s 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 manufacturing‑related 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 (anti‑bribery, third‑party due diligence, privacy, HSE). Coordinate with external counsel on local regulatory requirements.

• Manage or support litigation, investigations, and regulatory inquiries affecting Asia‑based 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 knowledge‑sharing.

What you’ll bring to Alcon:

• Law degree (JD, LLB, or equivalent) and active bar admission in a major jurisdiction or Equivalent years of directly related experience (Diploma +15 years; Degree +11 years; Masters +4 yrs; PhD+3 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: 10–20%)
• 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, technology‑transfer, and manufacturing agreements.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations , supplier performance, or multijurisdictional operational activities, preferably within the pharmaceutical / medical device MNC environment
• Proven ability to operate independently, manage diverse workloads across multiple jurisdictions, and deliver pragmatic, business‑aligned legal guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with cross‑functional 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 Alcon’s 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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