Senior Corporate Counsel - Sarnova - Dublin, OH

Sarnova•Dublin, OH

About The Position

As a full-time corporate attorney, you will work under the direction of the SVP & General Counsel and Director of Legal Services and will be responsible for supporting Sarnova’s business operations. General duties will include drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, managing litigation and advising on health law regulatory issues. The attorney will be an operational partner who is well versed in counseling clients on complex business and legal matters. This individual will interface with internal and external business partners at all levels and across multiple brands and functions in support of domestic and international business initiatives. Organizational Impact: As a key member of the legal team, the Corporate Attorney will have a significant impact on Sarnova’s organizational success by safeguarding compliance and advancing strategic initiatives. Through expert contract negotiation and proactive legal counsel, this role will enhance operational efficiency and mitigate risk across Sarnova’s domestic and international business lines. By collaborating closely with cross-functional partners, the Corporate Attorney will support business growth, regulatory alignment, and a strong legal foundation for the company’s evolving needs.

Requirements

Education: Law Degree from an accredited ABA-accredited law school
Admitted, in good standing, to the Ohio Bar (or other state bar)
3 to 5 years of relevant experience
Ability to clearly, concisely, and comprehensively draft complex concepts, provisions, and deal structures into contracts
Efficiently manage a large volume and variety of transactions, negotiate numerous standard and complex corporate and commercial agreements while balancing appropriate legal and business risks
Demonstrated ability to maintain the utmost level of discretion and confidentiality of sensitive and highly confidential information
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally (sales, marketing, IT, HR, finance, customer service, warehouse etc.) to achieve business objectives
Ability to clearly, concisely, and comprehensively translate and communicate complex concepts at all levels of an organization
Proven ability to draft clear and complex policies, processes, procedures
Strong research skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to resolve competing interests
Self-motivated, goal oriented and results driven

Responsibilities

Draft and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including product sourcing agreements, GPO/IDN and other customer agreements, warehousing, distribution and fulfillment services agreements, NDAs, marketing and consulting agreements, IT, SaaS, and other legal documents
Review existing business agreements and policies and provide guidance on rights and obligations
Provide companywide training on basic contract negotiation best practices, as well as other general legal training
Support the company’s M&A activity
Assist in responding to litigation, subpoenas, and other requests for information
Work with outside counsel to ensure the company’s intellectual property registrations are current and assist in registering new trademarks
Support the company in responding to bids and RFPs, which may include reviewing bid documents, drafting alternative contract provisions, and providing guidance related to complying with MWBE requirements
Advise on legal developments impacting the business
Additional job duties as assigned