About Abbott

　　Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

　　Primary Job Function

　　The Senior Counsel's primary role will be to provide legal advice and direction to all business divisions in Philippines and Indonesia, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostics and nutrition. The Senior Counsel will report to the Area Counsel, Asia Pacific.

　　The Senior Counsel will provide strategic legal support to business divisions, assess legal risks and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Duties will include analysis and provision of legal advice focused on business-oriented solutions on a wide range of matters, including general commercial, privacy, competition and consumer law, disputes/litigation and employment work. The person in this role will assist in developing legal services support processes and systems for the businesses and in educating business teams on legal-related issues.

　　MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

　　The Senior Counsel’s job responsibilities include the following:

　　Identifies complex legal issues, develops solutions and implements mitigating resolutions

　　Supports the business in the achievement of business objectives by rendering sound legal advice, appropriately balancing business growth and legal risk

　　Distills complex legal issues efficiently and effectively for a business audience, often in novel or ambiguous situations

　　Advocates for a position while maintaining collaborative and open-minded approach

　　Leads cross-functional projects

　　Willingness to develop an in-depth knowledge of Abbott’s businesses and the broader business impact

　　Keeps abreast of changes in laws (anti-competition, data privacy, advertising & marketing)

　　Regularly negotiates independently with customers, suppliers or government agencies on matters of strategic importance that affect a substantial portion of Abbott’s business or areas of significant importance to senior management

　　ACOUNTABILITY/SCOPE

　　Advises business leaders and is recognized by these clients as both an expert in substantive legal and commercial advice

　　Advises Area Counsel on critical projects within the region

　　Executes core job responsibilities in an organized and timely manner

　　Area of responsibility has significant and possibly material impact on Abbott

　　Ability and willingness to travel

　　QUALIFICATIONS

　　Law degree, preferably qualified in Southeast Asia

　　Fluent in writing and speaking English, a Southeast Asia language would be advantageous

　　7+ years of relevant experience

　　Supervisory/Management responsibilities

　　Helps the Area Counsel to develop Legal department strategy

　　Serves as a role model and as a champion of the Legal department through work ethic, attitude, interpersonal skills and successful results

　　An Equal Opportunity Employer

　　Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

　　We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

　　To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email [email protected]