Sr. Manager, Legal Counsel - US Manufacturing

At reputed company, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion reputed company, 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 reputed company an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join reputed company. reputed company is seeking a mid-level transactional lawyer to join reputed company as a Senior Manager, Legal Counsel – U.S. Manufacturing to serve as the primary legal partner supporting reputed company’s Manufacturing & Technical Operations (MTO) sites across the United States. 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 reputed company global strategy, consistent risk management, and operational excellence across jurisdictions. You will operate across reputed company’s sites in several U.S. states, managing reputed company commercial matters, advising on supplier disputes, handling regional regulatory issues, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to support reputed company’s operational and strategic initiatives at our reputed company Worth, TX location. In this role, a typical day will include: Provide primary legal support for U.S. MTO operations, including its manufacturing sites, procurement teams and quality and technical functions. Draft, negotiate, and manage regional commercial agreements (supply, manufacturing, quality, service, technology transfer). reputed company 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‑reputed company 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 reputed company to manufacturing (anti‑bribery, third‑party due diligence, privacy, HSE). Coordinate with external counsel on contractual and local matters. Manage or support litigation, investigations, and regulatory inquiries affecting U.S.‑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 reputed company, process improvements, template harmonization, and knowledge‑sharing. WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO reputed company: Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly reputed company experience (or high school +15 yrs; Assoc.+11 yrs; M.S.+4 yrs; PhD+3 yrs) The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English. 7 Years of Relevant Experience Preferred qualifications: Law degree (JD) with excellent academic credentials and active legal license and bar admission in a U.S. jurisdiction. Experience in commercial, manufacturing, supply chain, or regulatory law reputed company a highly regulated environment. Strong drafting and negotiation expertise with reputed company commercial, supply, technology‑transfer, and manufacturing agreements. Experience supporting manufacturing operations, supplier performance, or multijurisdictional operational activities. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a collegial, fast-paced team environment Proactive, solution-oriented approach to resolving issues Excellent business judgment and strategic thinking Comfort in advising and interacting with senior executives and business unit leaders Agility in managing multiple projects in an efficient and timely manner Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, and attention to detail collaboratively and 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 reputed company AT reputed company: Join reputed company’s mission to provide top-tier, innovative products, and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives. Grow your career and see your impact in a highly collaborative and diverse environment. reputed company provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more! Travel: up to 20% Domestic and International Relocation: Yes reputed company Careers See your impact at reputed company.com.careers #LI-DNI ATTENTION: reputed company reputed company Employee/Contingent Worker If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at reputed company, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site. 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