Paralegal

IQVIA; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global provider of healthcare intelligence is seeking a Paralegal to perform a variety of legal-related tasks under the direction of attorneys. Responsibilities include reviewing agreements, preparing contract drafts, maintaining contract files, and communicating with clients. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree and a paralegal certificate, along with at least three years of experience in a corporate environment. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 3 years of paralegal experience in a corporate environment with in-house counsel.
• Proficient knowledge in legal research and compliance policies.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Perform review of agreements and draft initial revisions of contracts.
• Interact with customers to assist in negotiation of confidential agreements.
• Prepare summaries and maintain contract logs.

Skills

Legal research

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Summary

Job Overview

Perform a variety of legal‑related tasks under the direction/support of IQVIA attorneys. Prepare initial drafts of contracts, revise contracts, and prepare execution copies; track contracts in a database; establish and maintain contract files; prepare and send client correspondence. Reporting will be within Ceuta Holdings.

Role & Responsibilities

• Perform review of agreements and draft the initial revisions of various contracts.
• Interact with customers to assist in negotiation of confidential disclosure agreements (CDAs).
• Prepare summaries for executed Master Service Agreements (MSAs)/Amendments and distribute MSA summary reports.
• Update MSA Log, distribute spreadsheet monthly, and maintain MSA binder.
• Maintain status of agreements that are currently under review and/or negotiation in the Contract Management Tracking System (CMTS) and generate weekly CMTS report.
• Produce weekly reports tracking MSAs with expiration dates within 120 days of termination and review contract provisions for adherence to current contracting standards.
• Receive, photocopy, and distribute a variety of incoming and outgoing confidential legal correspondence and reports, including execution copies of agreements.
• Undertake projects and respond to internal and external requests, forwarding issues to appropriate individuals as needed.
• Participate in the development of department procedures and supporting documentation.
• Barre. Assist in the training and mentoring of new staff.
• Perform legal research and other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (Required)
• Other paralegal certificate from an accredited school (Required)
• 3 years paralegal experience working in a corporate environment and with in‑house counsel on litigation and contracts; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience (Required)
• Proficient knowledge in legal research, company compliance policies and procedures
• Thorough knowledge of energiekuza IQVIA standard contract terms, conditions and fallback language
• Strong skills using MS Office Suite: MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent proofreading, editing and oral and written communication skills
• Ability to perform independent legal research
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple priorities and meet established timelines
• Ability to review, comprehend and explain contract terms to customers
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at