Corporate Paralegal

About the position

The Corporate Paralegal position supports the Legal Department in various commercial and corporate matters concerning the Company’s business and products, and prepares and coordinates procedural documents for general legal matters. This individual will be a key member of the Legal team utilizing in depth corporate, legal, and administrative knowledge across a wide range of topics and business units to advise and support the organization on legal matters. This is a Chicago-based hybrid role.

Responsibilities

• Assists with reviewing and revising various types of agreements or amendments in support of multiple business units and the Company’s pharmaceutical products, including Confidentiality and/or Non-Disclosure Agreements, Statements of Work, Purchase Agreements, Vendor & Service Contracts, Master Service Agreements, Licensing Agreements, Quality Agreements, and Pharmacovigilance Agreements.
• Responsible for revising organizational charts, bylaws, and other corporate documents, as well as preparing licensure and certification applications relative to distribution licenses working directly with the vendor.
• Conducts legal and other general research on a wide range of regulatory, compliance, contractual and operational matters involving the business, including the relevant legislation, regulations, rules and guidance.
• Assists with administrative and project related tasks as needed, including scheduling meetings, conferences, and follow-ups on legal matters.
• Assists with the development and implementation of Company policies and procedures.
• Facilitates Legal Billing with Outside Vendors.
• Facilitates and supports the Company’s contract management system and its Contracts policies and practices and advises internal clients.
• Coordinates and tracks all state licenses and licensing requirements and liaises with commercial teams to ensure filings are up to date, including State Drug Price Transparency and Sunshine Act reporting obligations.
• Works cross-functionally with other internal teams (Operations, Regulatory, etc.) to track and assist attorneys with providing patent and legal updates on the Company’s portfolio of pharmaceutical products.
• Provides support and assistance with training including videos, written materials and graphic guides.
• Support ongoing compliance initiatives, including corrective actions, delivering training and execution of other strategic initiatives.
• Support litigation and intellectual property portfolio management, as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of substantial administrative, project assistant, and/or paralegal experience in a mix of major law firms and/or corporations.
• Practical experience proofreading documents for content, accuracy, and formatting.
• Practical and problem-solving experience in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat.
• Practical experience conducting legal or other general matter research.
• Practical experience managing and maintaining documentation records.
• Knowledge of document review/hosting databases or systems; Microsoft Word; Outlook; Excel; and PowerPoint.

Nice-to-haves

• In house/corporate legal department experience.
• Working knowledge of life-science/pharmaceutical industry.
• Compliance and/or intellectual property experience.
• Legal agreement drafting and proofreading experience.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with supporting litigation matters.
• General understanding of laws, regulations, and policies and practices impacting the pharmaceutical industry.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Schedule: Enjoy the flexibility to work remotely three days a week.
• Casual Dress Code: Embrace a relaxed and comfortable dress code that allows you to express your personal style.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values open communication, teamwork, and the exchange of ideas.
• Professional Growth: We offer ample opportunities for professional development and career advancement.