Senior Associate Paralegal - Preclinical Contracting
Amgen
Full-time
Remote friendly (United States)
United States
Corporate Functions
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Role Summary
Senior Associate Paralegal - Preclinical Contracting
Responsibilities
- Working under the general direction and supervision of an attorney or paralegal to provide legal support on a wide array of preclinical contracting issues.
- Performing research on laws, regulations, and industry developments affecting preclinical contracting issues.
- Drafting and negotiating a high volume of preclinical-related and translational contracts in a time-sensitive environment.
- Undertaking special projects as assigned.
- Understanding and complying with all relevant procedures and policies.
Qualifications
- Basic Qualifications:
- Master’s degree
- OR Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of legal experience
- OR Associate’s degree and 6 years of legal experience
- OR High school diploma / GED and 8 years of legal experience
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Completion of an ABA-approved paralegal education program or equivalent experience.
- Experience working as a paralegal in a corporate legal department or law firm environment.
- Strong knowledge of contracting and legal procedures, particularly related to pharmaceutical and/or university contracts.
- Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and DocuSign, as well as familiarity with evolving technologies such as AI and machine learning.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize deadlines effectively.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work product, with a commitment to quality and excellence.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team.
- High ethical standards and integrity, with a commitment to upholding confidentiality and professionalism in all aspects of work.
Skills
- Contracting and legal procedures knowledge
- Research and drafting
- Communication and collaboration
- Attention to detail and organization
- Proficiency with MS Office and DocuSign
Education
- Master’s degree; or Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of legal experience; or Associate’s degree with 6 years of legal experience; or High school diploma/GED with 8 years of legal experience