Overview
Paralegal role at Danaher Life Sciences. Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, the Paralegal will be involved in a range of legal and general administrative tasks in a fast-paced Legal & Compliance Team. This is an opportunity to gain practical experience and contribute to a solutions-led legal function.
Responsibilities
* Assist with basic contract review, drafting and legal research tasks.
* Help handle general legal queries from the business and contribute to team meetings.
* Provide legal and general administrative support for the Legal & Compliance Team, including contract lifecycle management and e-billing from external counsel.
* Support the Compliance team with channel partner diligence.
* Contribute to the efficient running of the Legal & Compliance Team and help manage your own workflow with initiative and independence.
Qualifications
* Education, Training & Qualifications
A strong academic record and previous experience as a Paralegal, Contract Manager or similar role. Law degree or GDL, LPC.
* Experience
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 (e.g., NDAs, 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.
* Specific Skills & Abilities
High work ethic, integrity, commitment and professional transparency. Strong intellectual ability, self-awareness, empathy and relationship-building. Able to work both in a team and independently. Highly organised, analytical, results-oriented, agile and purposeful. Ability to manage workload and prioritise multiple assignments under tight deadlines. Strong commitment to the mission of the organisation.
Seniority level: Entry level • Employment type: Full-time • Job function: Legal
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