Legal Assistant
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Job Summary
Job Description Legal Assistant
Overview
The Legal Assistant serves as a primary resource for contractual questions and issues for both internal and external customers. This role acts as a Team Lead for assigned customers with a strong focus on ensuring customer satisfaction throughout IQVIAs contracting process. Responsibilities include drafting revising and finalizing contracts maintaining contract documentation and supporting crossfunctional teams to ensure timely delivery of highquality contract outputs.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Development & Management
- Draft initial versions of contracts revise contract language and prepare execution-ready copies.
- Review agreements and prepare revisions for various IQVIA contract types.
- Track contract status in internal databases establish and maintain comprehensive contract files and prepare customer correspondence.
- Prepare summaries of executed Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and Amendments and distribute them as required.
- Produce monthly reports tracking MSAs nearing expiration (within 180 days) and review contract provisions for adherence to current standards.
- Conduct legal research and perform additional duties as assigned.
Customer & Team Support
- Act as Team Lead for assigned customers serving as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for contractual questions.
- Conduct written and verbal follow-up with customers after delivery of draft or signature-ready contracts.
- Support Sales teams in customer communications; provide expertise on contract terms and processes.
- Participate as a member of the dedicated Legal Negotiation Team to ensure consistency in negotiation approach metrics and documentation.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Global Contracts Global Market Development Finance and IQVIA Operations teams to understand project requirements and determine implications for contract terms and conditions.
- Identify areas where attorney support is required for complex or heavily negotiated terms.
- Ensure the timely delivery of final contracts working independently or collaboratively depending on project needs.
- Participate in regional and departmental meetings sharing updates and disseminating relevant information.
Process Improvement & Compliance
- Track work progress secure required reviews and approvals and follow established processes and guidelines.
- Support the development of departmental procedures aimed at improving contract delivery timelines.
- Contribute to activities aligned with corporate goals including sales revenue and customer satisfaction objectives.
- Attend and actively participate in team meetings.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelors Degree Required
- Paralegal certificate from an accredited institution Required
- Minimum of 2 years of paralegal experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience Required
Skills & Competencies
- Thorough knowledge of IQVIAs standard contract terms conditions and fallback language.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint) and any experience with regards to Salesforce administration is welcomed.
- Exceptional attention to detail organizational abilities and analytical skills.
- Excellent proofreading editing written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to appropriately handle confidential information.
- Strong capability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks while meeting established deadlines.
- Ability to interpret review and explain contract terms to customers.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues managers and clients.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements misrepresentations or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application or termination of employment if discovered later in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Administrative Law
- Intellectual Property
- Employment Law
- Advocacy
- Legal Research
- Contract Law
- Criminal Cases
- Legal procedures
- Law
- Legal Operations
- Private Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Federal Courts
- Labor Law
- Arbitration Law
About Company
IQVIA is the Human Data Science Company™. We are inspired by the industry we serve and provide solutions that enable life sciences companies to innovate with confidence, maximize opportunities and ultimately drive human health outcomes forward. Our approach is Human Data Science – a d ... View more
