Contracts Associate - Hybrid Legal & Negotiation

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.; San Rafael (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite coffee bar

Collaborative indoor/outdoor spaces

Hybrid work model

Job summary

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. in San Rafael is seeking a Contracts Associate to join our Legal Department.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an organized, detail-oriented professional to support enterprise-wide contracting within a dynamic biotechnology company. The Contracts Associate will work closely with attorneys, Global Sourcing and Procurement (GSP), and business partners to draft, negotiate, track, and manage a high volume of contracts using BioMarin templates and CLM systems.

Qualifications

• Onsite at least two days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) in San Rafael.
• Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, quick learner, and have a strong work ethic.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication with internal/external stakeholders.
• Excellent organization and time management; manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Willingness to learn new systems, processes, and enterprise AI tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Research prior contracting relationships with suppliers and other contracting parties.
• Draft and negotiate a variety of company agreements including NDAs, MSAs, Amendments, SOWs, and Change Orders, using templates in BioMarin’s CLM systems.
• Utilize Legal Department playbooks and approved guidance to negotiate contracts within established parameters.
• Monitor and track a large volume of contracts from draft to final signatures using the CLM.
• Ensure company-wide compliance with BioMarin’s contracting policy and procedures.
• Serve as a liaison among Legal, GSP, business partners, and external contracting parties to facilitate contract review, negotiation, and execution.
• Build collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders to respond to contracting needs.
• Provide support for templates, playbooks, training, and process improvements.
• Support departmental projects and cross-functional initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Organization

Learn new systems

MS Office proficiency

Education

Paralegal coursework/experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

CLM systems

Job description

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. in San Rafael is seeking a Contracts Associate to join our Legal Department.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an organized, detail-oriented professional to support enterprise-wide contracting within a dynamic biotechnology company. The Contracts Associate will work closely with attorneys, Global Sourcing and Procurement (GSP), and business partners to draft, negotiate, track, and manage a high volume of contracts using BioMarin templates and CLM systems.