Paralegal AstraZeneca AB (International)

AtAstraZeneca we put patients first and work to address unmet medical needs around the world. Working here means being entrepreneurial thinking big and collaborating across boundaries to turn ambitious ideas into reality.

We are looking for a structured service-minded and detail-oriented Paralegal to support AstraZeneca ABs work with international agreements. The role will focus primarily on coordination/signatures of agreements and other legal documents for international business activities.

AstraZeneca AB is one of the largest legal entities in the AstraZeneca Group and supports a broad international business across commercial manufacturing logistics research and development and enabling functions. The company operates in a fast-paced global and highly regulated environment with extensive international activities and agreements connected to markets outside Sweden.

Here you will experience a fast paced and agile environment as we continue to support the business on a journey of evolution and growth driven by new exciting technology and digital innovations. Its challenging and sometimes demanding and thats why we love it! The role can be based at any of AstraZenecas Swedish sites inStockholm Södertälje or Gothenburg.

About the Role

The Paralegal will be responsible for

• Being an authorised signatory and manage coordination/signatures of agreements and other types of documents entered into by AstraZeneca AB for AstraZenecas business outside of Sweden (mainly for the International Region: Middle East & Africa Russia/Eurasia Ukraine/Georgia Eastern Europe Asia Area China Latin America and from time to time also Europe and US)

• Providing certain company secretary work for the Swedish legal entities

• Monitoring/reviewing new Swedish and EU laws/regulations that could have an impact on AstraZeneca AB and its activities.

The Paralegal will have a direct reporting line to the Legal Director Nordic and an indirect reporting line to the CFO of AstraZeneca AB.

Typical Accountabilities

• Coordinate the signing process for international agreements and other legal documents entered into by AstraZeneca AB.

• Review signing instructions and ensure that documents have been properly approved.

• Sign international agreements and other legal documents on behalf of AstraZeneca AB.

• Maintain accurate records of executed agreements signature requests approvals and related correspondence.

• Liaise with international business stakeholders legal colleagues finance teams notaries authorities and external partners to support timely execution of documents.

• Support document formalities including notarisation apostille/legalisation certified copies and corporate evidence where needed.

• Ensure that signature processes are handled efficiently consistently and in compliance with internal governance requirements.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of signing workflows templates guidance notes and document management routines.

• Cooperation with Global Legals Board & Corporate Support team regarding certain company secretarial matters for the Swedish legal entities.

• Monitor/review new Swedish and EU laws/regulations that could have an impact on AstraZeneca AB and its activities in collaboration with key functional representatives and inform relevant stakeholders in AstraZeneca AB.

• Representing AstraZeneca AB in various global AstraZeneca projects (for example projects regarding contract/document management).

Essential Requirements

• Paralegal qualification legal assistant education law studies or equivalent relevant education.

• At least five years of professional work experience in a paralegal role or in other relevant professional role(s) preferably from a legal department law firm corporate governance function contract management team or a similar environment.

• Previous experience of handling agreements signatures powers of attorney corporate documents or international legal documentation.

• Strong administrative skills and proven ability to manage multiple matters deadlines and stakeholders in parallel.

• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of integrity when handling confidential and legally significant documents.

• Very good written and spoken English and Swedish language skills.

• Good digital skills including experience of document management systems Microsoft Office and electronic signature tools.

Desirable for the role

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry

When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing -person working gives us the platform we need to connect work at pace and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Why AstraZeneca
At AstraZeneca were dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. Theres no better place to make a difference to medicine patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration and always committed to lifelong learning growth and development. Were on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

What is next
We welcome your application including CV and cover letter no later than September 13th 2026. Please combine your cover letter and CV into a single document before uploading.

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