12-Month Contract Assignment (potential to extend / convert)
Pay: $40-44 / HR
Our pharmaceutical client is looking for a Contracts Associate to support the Legal Department and business partners by drafting, negotiating, and tracking a high volume of contracts.
Duties:
Researching prior contracting relationships with contracting parties
Drafting, primarily from templates, multiple contract types including Non-Disclosure Agreements, Master Service Agreements, Amendments, Scopes of Work, and Change Orders using DocuSign CLM
Utilizing playbooks to negotiate contracts
Monitor and track a large volume of contracts from draft to final signatures using the CLM
Engage with other functional areas within the Client to assess and respond to contracting needs, obligations, and revisions
Coordinate work flow between the Legal Department and other departments
Drive Legal Department initiatives, including assistance with templates and playbooks and training CLM users
Education & Experience:
BA degree and 2-4 years of experience
Strong proofreading and editing skills
Strong computer skills in database management and document preparation (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Must be able to manage heavy workload and aggressive timelines in a timely manner
Experience in contracts administration or other relevant experience is strongly preferred
Experience at a law firm or within an in-house legal department of a public company a plus
Experience within biotech/pharma/medical device industry or other contract-intensive field is a plus
Familiarity with DocuSign CLM or any other contract management system is a plus Please submit your resume in Word or PDF format to be considered.