Commercial Paralegal (Full Time/Part Time)

Job description and person specification:

Duties:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, including Master Service Agreements, license and supply agreements and confidentiality agreements, with support from senior colleagues or business development team
• Tracking and monitoring the progress and lifecycle of contracts, using DocuSign and other programmes, to ensure that these are signed in compliance with company policy
• Conducting legal research across a range of topics and jurisdictions
• Liaising with our Scientific divisions, Senior Management team, information security and finance teams to provide guidance on the contracting process
• Assisting senior colleagues in the Legal division by monitoring compliance with contractual obligations and developing appropriate processes
• Supporting with administrative tasks that arise from business development activities
• In time and with increased experience, communicating and negotiating agreements directly with our clients and suppliers and negotiating beneficial terms on behalf of Novumgen
• Contract administration for the company and assist Global BD Center with contract drafts, follow up, and signature execution
• Conduct research, investigate facts and develop legal arguments
• Keep track of changes in legal framework and provide timely updates on these changes
• Assist with regulatory and corporate compliance matters
• Update various contract templates and provide legal advice and support to the team as needed
• Perform special projects and other related duties as assigned or requested

Skills and qualifications:

Essential requirements for the role are:

• Prior commercial experience or experience reviewing commercial contracts, such as Master Services Agreements and other legal documents
• A degree level or higher qualification
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to review documents with a meticulous eye
• Commercial awareness
• Excellent written communication skills
• 4 years commercial Experience.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload and prioritise accordingly
• A dedication to providing excellent legal services to our clients, suppliers and internal teams
• Proactivity and the desire to take on new challenges

Desired requirements for the role:

• Knowledge, or prior experience of dealing with data protection compliance

• Experience dealing with clients in the pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industries