Sr. Manager, Legal Counsel - US Manufacturing

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. Alcon is seeking a mid-level transactional lawyer to join Alcon as a Senior Manager, Legal Counsel – U.S. Manufacturing to serve as the primary legal partner supporting Alcon’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 aligned global strategy, consistent risk management, and operational excellence across jurisdictions.

You will operate across Alcon’s sites in several U.S. states, 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 at our Fort 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).

- 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 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.