Senior Paralegal/Contract Specialist

DWF • Chicago, IL

3d • $35 - $40 • Remote

About The Position

Join a global legal business known for its collaborative culture, high quality work, and flexible, modern approach to legal services where your expertise is valued and your impact is visible. DWF is looking for a Senior Paralegal/Contract Specialist for a 12 month contract role. This is a fully remote opportunity offering $35-$40/hour, with flexibility to work from anywhere in the US-provided you can support Eastern Standard Time hours. This role will consist of a 30-40 hour work week. The ideal candidate brings strong contract review, drafting, and stakeholder collaboration experience and are comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment. The individual would be assigned to work for a global pharmaceutical company who is a client of DWF.

Requirements

• Prior in-house contract drafting and negotiation experience preferred; law degree is not required.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be proficient with contract management systems, electronic signing platforms and Microsoft technologies.
• Must be a problem-solver and team-player willing to take initiative.
• Must have attention to detail.
• Must have excellent communication skills, including comfortable communicating with various levels throughout an organization and external parties.

Nice To Haves

• Previous pharmaceuticals, clinical or biotechnology experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate high-volume of Confidential Disclosure Agreements (CDAs) and related agreements (i.e. amendments, etc.) adhering to the approved playbook and policies.
• Administer CDA requests primarily in contract management system, including intake of initial request, drafting, negotiation and execution.
• Work closely with business stakeholders as necessary to complete and/or action a CDA request.
• Assist with providing guidance to requesters throughout CDA process, including triaging requests that may require escalation to other resources or assistance with process-related questions.
• Provide backup support for various contracting administration matters within the Transactions Law Group, i.e. routing contracts through electronic signing platform.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Benefits

• At DWF, we deeply appreciate the significance of offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. Our commitment is to ensure that each member of our team not only feels valued but is also duly rewarded throughout their tenure with us. Upon joining our organisation, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to carefully tailor a package that perfectly aligns with your individual needs and those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well-being programs.
• Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees