Contracts Paralegal
- Recruiter
- Hays Cheapside
- Location
- England, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge
- Salary
- £20000.00 - £30000.00 per annum
- Posted
- 02 Feb 2018
- Closes
- 02 Mar 2018
- Ref
- 3223885
- Contact
- Laura Carpenter
- Job Title
- Paralegal
- Practice Area
- Commercial Contracts
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Contracts Paralegal, Pharmaceutical Company, Cambridge or London, Permanent, up to £30,000
Your new company
This innovative British biopharmaceutical company was founded in 1998, and now has operations in both the UK and USA. The business works with leading scientists around the world to explore how a range of novel cannabinoid molecules can work to treat patients with conditions including epilepsy, schizophrenia and glioma. The company's strategy is to maintain its world leading position in cannabinoid science and research. In its mission to deliver on this strategy the company has assembled an extensive in-house team with fantastic experience in developing cannabinoids, plant-based prescription pharmaceutical product formulation, and medicines containing controlled substances.
Your new role
You will assist the legal department with drafting, negotiating, tracking, logging and managing contracts. This will include liaising with management and the Finance department when required. You will also manage and administer the contract management solution. Day to day responsibilities will include developing and co-ordinating the creation and maintenance of new procedures and software solutions for contract management. You will track contract creation, execution and amendments, log contracts, and record key payments in contract management systems. You will maintain a file for each contract which will include the original contract, all correspondence, changes and deviations, clarifications, amendments and payment schedules. You will monitor contractor performance, and prepare and disseminate information to employees regarding the status of contracts. You will ensure that contract execution is in accordance with company policy and create contract summaries. You will assist with the preparation, implementation and interpretation of company policies and procedures. You will also draft and negotiate CDAs and other simple contracts, and assist other members of the team with the drafting, negotiating, implementation and management of other contracts.
What you'll need to succeed
You have paralegal experience within contract administration. You have completed your LLB/GDL, ideally securing a minimum 2. You can prepare reports in a clear and concise manner, and have effective documentation skills. You are a good communicator and can establish relationships at all levels and with key stakeholders. You have strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
What you'll get in return
Alongside a competitive salary you will be entitled to: 25 days holiday, life assurance, private medical insurance, a health cash plan, income protection, an employee assistance programme, season ticket loans, and childcare vouchers. All staff are also entitled to join the Company's Group Personal Pension Scheme from the first month, after completing two full month's service. If you contribute a minimum of 3% of your gross monthly salary, the business will contribute 6% of your gross salary towards the Company Pension.
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