Legal Contract Associate/ Paralegal - US

Worldwide Clinical Trials • Durham, NC

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About The Position

We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence. We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way. Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit. Why Worldwide We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us! What the Legal Contract Associate/ Paralegal does at Worldwide Under general supervision, the Contract Associate is responsible for the overall management of activities involved in the development/preparation and revision of the company’s contracts/change orders and Confidentiality/Non-Disclosure Agreements with its sponsors.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of general legal and contracting principles required
• Acute attention to detail and exceptional reading skills.
• Ability to redline contractual documents based on the company’s processes, standards and procedures.
• Must be able to multi-task, analyze information, set and manage own work priorities, function in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, including written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Completion of an accredited paralegal program or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of one year of direct experience with a Contract Research Organization (CRO) or pharmaceutical data, sourcing, integration, analysis, and reporting
• A minimum of 3 years of recent paralegal experience working in a law firm or corporation on confidentiality/nondisclosure agreements
• Proficiency in all MS-Office applications including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and proficiency with Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with a pharma/biotech/contract research organization a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support legal contracts team in formatting and drafting templates, contracts and agreements, such as confidentiality/nondisclosure agreements
• Review and negotiate confidentiality/non-disclosure agreements and other contracts, as necessary
• Administer execution and delivery of contracts to internal stakeholders and outside parties and file in appropriate organizational filing structure as needed
• Collaborate with Business Development, Operations, Finance and Legal departments to draft and finalize contracts/change orders/consulting agreements and contract termination documents with sponsors
• Lead and participate in conference calls to negotiate terms of an agreement with the sponsor
• Manage the overall process and activities for ensuring execution of contracts and change orders, with flexibility and prioritization to meet business goals and deadlines

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level