Paralegal Jobs in Anchorage, KY

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of experience as a paralegal required; or ABA-approved Paralegal certification is required.
• Commercial contracts and contracts management experience required
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
• Ability to proofread typed material for contextual, grammatical, typographical or spelling errors.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task under limited direction, and ability to shift priorities quickly while working under tight timelines.
• Ability to maintain proprietary, trade secret and confidential information.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and professional presence.
• Flexibility and good judgment with a desire to identify needs, improve and streamline processes.

Nice To Haves

• A mix of law firm and in-house experience preferred
• Specialized paralegal experience in Pharma/Biotech is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely and collaboratively with members of the Legal Team to provide end-to-end support for all commercial contracts; have ownership/responsibility for all phases of contract creation, development and execution
• Contract administration, including redlining, drafting (in collaboration with attorneys), managing contract process, filing and tracking key terms for day-to-day operations, including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, evaluation/material transfer, work orders, research collaboration, lease, consulting agreements, confidentiality, clinical trial, investigator, site and indemnification agreements
• Ensure appropriate authorization and signatories for execution of contracts, assembly of agreements and exhibits, routing, distribution, and document management
• Assist with management and maintenance of CRM platform; make improvements and customize as needed
• Manage, maintain and update various forms of agreements
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external parties to set expectations and to gather information necessary for contract drafting and negotiations
• Contribute to the review, development, communication and implementation of commercial contracts policies and procedures; ensure appropriate internal processes and procedures are followed
• Manage and prepare renewals, amendments, addendums, and contract extension documents for mature contracts
• Support M&A, financing activity and other strategic transactions, including due diligence, preparation of schedules, review of contracts for assignment, change in control, and other pertinent provisions
• Create, edit and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process improvements, and standardization of templates.
• Assist with corporate governance and regulatory compliance as needed
• Perform ad-hoc and cross-functional projects assigned to support business needs and provide developmental opportunities.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plan Options
• Health and Financial Wellness Programs
• Employer Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company Paid and Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• 529 Education Savings Program
• Voluntary Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance and Employee Discounts, Rewards and Perks
• Paid Time Off (PTO) includes: 11 Holidays
• Exempt Employees are eligible for Unlimited PTO
• Non-Exempt Employees are eligible for 10 Vacation Days, 56 Hours of Health Pay, 2 Personal Days and 1 Cultural Day