Executive Legal Assistant
Legal Assistant
Winston Salem North Carolina Direct Hire Jul 8, 2022

Executive Legal Assistant Summary

Come join a company that has a average tenure of 20 years and more! Our client is known for developing pioneering therapies that have transformed the medical landscape. They are a well-funded enterprise and offering 100% employer paid benefits! This role will be responsible for processing contract organizationally, keep templates, know what the right documents would be for the right situation.


Salary $100k+
Benefits:

  • Benefits available immediately upon hire and are 100% PAID by the employer!!! To include: Health, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, short-term/long-term disability, and life insurances
  • Fitness: Gym memberships & fitness gear
  • Healthy Eating: Weight loss & nutrition programs
  • Living: Travel & family activities
  • Wellness: Mind/body wellness
  • 401-k and company match 

Responsibilities

  • Maintaining appropriate legal files, organize, review, and run point on contract execution.
  • Managing a high volume and wide variety of contracts, including Clinical Trial Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Employee Agreements, Clinical Site Agreements, Statements of Work, Consulting Agreements, and Services Agreements, etc.
  • Identifying legal and contractual risks and flagging/addressing problems in accordance with company policies and guidelines
  • Providing legal support to the General Counsel and company clients during contract preparation and negotiation
  • Assisting in implementing and managing contract management tools/systems
  • Maintaining and updating governance framework, monitoring compliance with requirements, coordinating board and committee meetings, establishing, and maintaining a schedules, agendas, minutes, board materials, consents, and resolutions

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
  • 5+ years of experience in Legal, Paralegal, or Contract Management
  • Excellent drafting, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Word, Excel, and SharePoint
  • Experience handling correspondence with the Board of Directors
  • Experience with public company corporate governance matters
  • Paralegal certification is preferred
  • CRO/Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology/Clinical Trials industry environment is preferred

Category Code: JN002, JN041