Empower Pharmacy
Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate & Commercial
Empower Pharmacy, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Overview
Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate & Commercial, at Empower Pharmacy plays a vital role in advancing Empower’s mission to expand access to safe, high-quality, and affordable medication while protecting the company’s interests through effective contract management. As the nation’s largest 503A compounding pharmacy and an FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility producing more than 300 million doses annually, Empower is experiencing rapid growth and is on track toward its billion-dollar milestone. This position is central to scaling that growth responsibly by ensuring contractual relationships align with legal and regulatory standards while enabling strategic opportunities. Reporting to the Associate General Counsel of Corporate & Legal Operations, the Senior Legal Counsel collaborates with business leaders across the organization to draft, review, and negotiate contracts that mitigate risk, foster trusted relationships, and create scalable frameworks that support Empower’s transformational growth. Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements, including vendor contracts, customer agreements, licensing arrangements, confidentiality agreements, real estate and facilities agreements, corporate governance documents, and strategic partnerships that enable Empower’s rapid growth. Serve as subject matter expert for merger and acquisition transactions, corporate governance matters, and capital projects. Ensure all contracts comply with federal, state, and industry regulations while aligning with Empower’s policies, operational requirements, and long-term growth objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across sales, procurement, operations, compliance, marketing, and HR to deliver proactive, solutions-oriented legal support that balances opportunity with risk mitigation. Develop, maintain, and scale standardized contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and workflow processes that drive efficiency, consistency, and readiness for organizational expansion. Leverage AI-enabled contract management and legal technology tools to streamline drafting, automate review, identify risks, and enhance lifecycle management across Empower’s expanding portfolio. Implement and manage customer-facing contract solutions and contract automation tools to enhance business alignment and efficiency. Provide clear, practical, and business-focused legal advice to leaders and teams on contract rights, obligations, and risks, ensuring decisions align with Empower’s growth trajectory. Support corporate transactions, audits, due diligence, and regulatory inquiries by ensuring contract documentation is accurate, current, and readily accessible. Advance the continuous improvement of Empower’s legal function by adopting innovative practices, scalable processes, and technology solutions that strengthen business alignment and operational excellence. Lead and supervise Contract Counsel on the contracts team, providing mentorship, guidance, and oversight. Knowledge And Skills
Strong knowledge of contract law and applicable regulatory frameworks. Experience with mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and real estate and facilities agreements. Supervisory experience managing and mentoring junior Contract Counsel. Demonstrated success negotiating complex agreements with vendors, customers, and strategic partners. Hands-on experience leading contract lifecycle management processes and driving process improvements. Familiarity with AI-enabled contract tools, contract automation platforms, and modern customer-facing contract solutions. Proven ability to collaborate effectively across business units, balancing legal risks with operational and strategic priorities. Key Competencies
Customer Focus: Ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer centric solutions. Optimizes Work Processes: Focus on continuous improvement and efficient processes. Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently. Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex information to solve problems. Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments and objectives. Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach to shifting demands of different situations. Communicates Effectively: Delivers clear multi-mode communications for diverse audiences. Values
People: Our people define who we are and are fundamental to fostering a culture of support and growth. Quality: Commitment to excellence in every medication produced. Service: We serve patients, providers, employees and stakeholders with integrity. Innovation: Embrace technology to keep solutions at the forefront of pharmaceutical care. Experience And Qualifications
Minimum of 7 years of experience practicing law, with a focus on contract drafting, negotiation, and management; 4 to 6 years in a law firm focusing on corporate transactions, contracts, or commercial matters, ideally in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences. Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. Certifications pertinent to mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance are preferred. Employee Benefits
We offer comprehensive benefits to support your health, well-being, and future, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, 401(k) matching, wellness perks, IV therapy, and compounded medications. Employment Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Learn more about benefits at Empower: https://careers.empowerpharmacy.com/benefits/
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Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate & Commercial, at Empower Pharmacy plays a vital role in advancing Empower’s mission to expand access to safe, high-quality, and affordable medication while protecting the company’s interests through effective contract management. As the nation’s largest 503A compounding pharmacy and an FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility producing more than 300 million doses annually, Empower is experiencing rapid growth and is on track toward its billion-dollar milestone. This position is central to scaling that growth responsibly by ensuring contractual relationships align with legal and regulatory standards while enabling strategic opportunities. Reporting to the Associate General Counsel of Corporate & Legal Operations, the Senior Legal Counsel collaborates with business leaders across the organization to draft, review, and negotiate contracts that mitigate risk, foster trusted relationships, and create scalable frameworks that support Empower’s transformational growth. Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements, including vendor contracts, customer agreements, licensing arrangements, confidentiality agreements, real estate and facilities agreements, corporate governance documents, and strategic partnerships that enable Empower’s rapid growth. Serve as subject matter expert for merger and acquisition transactions, corporate governance matters, and capital projects. Ensure all contracts comply with federal, state, and industry regulations while aligning with Empower’s policies, operational requirements, and long-term growth objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across sales, procurement, operations, compliance, marketing, and HR to deliver proactive, solutions-oriented legal support that balances opportunity with risk mitigation. Develop, maintain, and scale standardized contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and workflow processes that drive efficiency, consistency, and readiness for organizational expansion. Leverage AI-enabled contract management and legal technology tools to streamline drafting, automate review, identify risks, and enhance lifecycle management across Empower’s expanding portfolio. Implement and manage customer-facing contract solutions and contract automation tools to enhance business alignment and efficiency. Provide clear, practical, and business-focused legal advice to leaders and teams on contract rights, obligations, and risks, ensuring decisions align with Empower’s growth trajectory. Support corporate transactions, audits, due diligence, and regulatory inquiries by ensuring contract documentation is accurate, current, and readily accessible. Advance the continuous improvement of Empower’s legal function by adopting innovative practices, scalable processes, and technology solutions that strengthen business alignment and operational excellence. Lead and supervise Contract Counsel on the contracts team, providing mentorship, guidance, and oversight. Knowledge And Skills
Strong knowledge of contract law and applicable regulatory frameworks. Experience with mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and real estate and facilities agreements. Supervisory experience managing and mentoring junior Contract Counsel. Demonstrated success negotiating complex agreements with vendors, customers, and strategic partners. Hands-on experience leading contract lifecycle management processes and driving process improvements. Familiarity with AI-enabled contract tools, contract automation platforms, and modern customer-facing contract solutions. Proven ability to collaborate effectively across business units, balancing legal risks with operational and strategic priorities. Key Competencies
Customer Focus: Ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer centric solutions. Optimizes Work Processes: Focus on continuous improvement and efficient processes. Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently. Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex information to solve problems. Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments and objectives. Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach to shifting demands of different situations. Communicates Effectively: Delivers clear multi-mode communications for diverse audiences. Values
People: Our people define who we are and are fundamental to fostering a culture of support and growth. Quality: Commitment to excellence in every medication produced. Service: We serve patients, providers, employees and stakeholders with integrity. Innovation: Embrace technology to keep solutions at the forefront of pharmaceutical care. Experience And Qualifications
Minimum of 7 years of experience practicing law, with a focus on contract drafting, negotiation, and management; 4 to 6 years in a law firm focusing on corporate transactions, contracts, or commercial matters, ideally in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences. Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. Certifications pertinent to mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance are preferred. Employee Benefits
We offer comprehensive benefits to support your health, well-being, and future, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, 401(k) matching, wellness perks, IV therapy, and compounded medications. Employment Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Learn more about benefits at Empower: https://careers.empowerpharmacy.com/benefits/
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