Paralegal
Paralegal
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Job Description
Overview
Job Summary
The Paralegal is responsible for supporting the commercial clinical and corporate activities of the Transfusion and Transplant business lines of Werfen. Responsibilities include but are not limited to contract review assistance with registrations and filings litigation management negotiation and analysis in alignment with corporate strategy and goals. The role will report to the Assistant General Counsel and will collaborate closely with other key internal business partners external parties and other members of the Legal department.
Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities
- Support the Legal team with respect to contract adminstration including reviewing drafting redlining and negotiating terms and conditions in various agreements such as confidentiality consulting service supply sponsorship and clinical and research agreements
- Assist with reviewing drafting and filing documentation for corporate governance matters including board and stockholders consents/minutes secretary and officer certificates letters of authorization and powers of attorney
- Ensure agreements and other related documents are executed and maintained properly per Werfen practices policies and procedures
- Identify opportunities and lead or support project initiatives for process improvement that contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the overall contracting process
- Exhibit and uphold the Werfen values of honesty humility respect trustworthiness credibility openness reliability listening to others and building trustworthy relationships
- Perform other duties as requested by the Legal department
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Networking/Key Relationships
Fosters an open and collaborative working relationship with internal stakeholders across the organization.
Qualifications
Minimum Knowledge & Experience for the position:
- Bachelors Degree or paralegal certification with 3 years of professional experience ideally in the medical device diagnostics or healthcare industry required.
- Registered notary public or willingness to obtain a notary certification preferred.
- Experience in management of corporate books and records preferred.
- Management has the discretion of substituting relevant work experience for a degree and/or making exceptions to the years of experience requirement.
Skills & Capabilities:
- Able to read and understand terms and conditions and apply a practical business-minded approach to contract review and negotiation
- Capable of coordinating and prioritizing multiple tasks/projects while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced environment
- Capacity to interact professionally with internal stakeholders of varying seniority levels
- Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and in group settings
- Possess a positive attitude and high emotional intelligence and business acumen
- Exhibits sound judgment and strong analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Effective organizational and administrative skills including keen attention to detail
- Strong computer skills with advanced skills with Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint
- Prior experience engaging in internal operations projects (e.g. template development document management) preferred
Travel Requirements:
Ability to travel domestically and internationally upon request if needed (no more than 5% of the time).
Employment Type
Full-Time
