Corporate Counsel

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Corporate Counsel
The candidate should have a Bachelor of Arts or Science; Juris Doctorate; and a License to practice law in a US state. Should possess an advanced degree (Juris Doctor) and have 2+ years of contract negotiation, drafting, or related legal experience, including intern and law clerk activities. Should be admitted to practicing law in a US state; excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills are essential requirements; capacity to review large commercial contracts and provide practical, business-focused advice is required; Comprehensive knowledge of general corporate business practices and a sound understanding of contracting models and commercial practices is required. Experience in the clinical research industry or a healthcare services field is helpful. Scientific or chemistry background is a plus. Language capabilities in addition to English are valued, especially Mandarin, French, or Spanish; excellent interpersonal skills; good writing and verbal communication; exceptional organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail; strong Proficiency in Word/Excel/Powerpoint/Outlook. Should be able to effectively communicate with internal and external customers and at all levels of the organization; demonstrated ability to communicate complex legal issues and solutions clearly and succinctly; self-starter capable of identifying challenges, responding to issues, and implementing effective solutions with limited supervision; exceptional judgment in identifying risks, developing solutions, and implementing successful strategies to mitigate risk while achieving the organization's commercial goals. Should have experience in dispute resolution processes including litigation. Practical, creative, results-oriented thinking style with demonstrated ability to understand issues from both the legal and business perspective. Actively advise Contracts Management, operations, site contracting and vendor management staff, and function leadership on the review and negotiation of contracts and dispute escalation matters within assigned areas of responsibility. Advises and builds relationships with key business contacts to support business functions and identify and manage risk areas. Directly negotiates with the company’s customers, vendors, sites, and others as necessary to resolve commercial issues during contracting or dispute escalation. Supports the development and improvement of company standard operating procedures, business operating procedures, departmental practices, and other systemic documentation as requested. Suggests improvements to departmental processes, templates, tools, and training on an ongoing basis in response to emerging trends, customer preferences, and the company’s risk management posture. Regularly uses company systems including the action tracking system and other corporate systems as required and supports departmental reporting requirements. Provides management with regular status updates on open matters and outstanding issues.

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