Overview
Paralegal role at Abcam. Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, the Paralegal will be involved in a range of legal and general administrative tasks, working closely with a team of qualified legal professionals. The Paralegal will carry out basic contract review, drafting and legal research tasks, assist with handling general legal queries from the business, contribute to team meetings, and support the efficient running of the Abcam Legal & Compliance Team. This role includes providing legal and general administrative support for contract lifecycle management, e-billing from external counsel, and supporting the Compliance team with channel partner diligence.
This is a unique opportunity for a bright and ambitious individual to gain practical experience within a fast-paced and successful Legal department. You will be empowered to take initiatives, make decisions and manage your own workflow, learning from a dedicated, experienced team.
Responsibilities
* Assist with basic contract review, drafting and legal research.
* Answer general legal queries from the business and support the Legal & Compliance Team.
* Contribute to team meetings and share information to support the team’s operations.
* Provide legal and general administrative support, including contract lifecycle management and e-billing from external counsel.
* Support the Compliance team with channel partner diligence.
Qualifications & Experience
* A strong academic record and previous experience working as a Paralegal, Contract Manager or similar role.
* Law degree or GDL/LPC.
* Likely to be an experienced paralegal interested in moving in-house or with existing in-house experience.
* Understanding of contract law and experience advising on straightforward commercial contracts.
* Experience drafting routine agreements, such as non-disclosure agreements, material transfer agreements and preparing commercial contracts from precedent.
* Experience with contract management systems and processes.
* Experience with e-billing software and working with law firms.
* Experience in Life Sciences, Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical sectors would be advantageous.
Skills & Abilities
* High integrity, strong work ethic and professional transparency.
* Good intellectual ability, self-aware, empathetic and able to build relationships.
* Ability to work well in a team and independently.
* Highly organized, analytical, results-oriented, agile and proactive.
* Ability to manage workload and prioritise multiple assignments under tight deadlines.
* Strong sense of purpose and commitment to Abcam’s mission.
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