Corporate Paralegal - Contracts

Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Bonus eligibility

Benefits package

Job summary

Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. is seeking a Corporate Paralegal I to support the Chief Legal, Privacy and Compliance Officer through the Senior Manager, Legal Operations.

The role provides administrative and paralegal support for contracts, corporate compliance, and legal operations across the company. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams, maintain contract records, and assist with matter management systems while ensuring compliance with privacy and HIPAA requirements.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate required or obtained within a reasonable period following hire.
• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and applicable experience; bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of paralegal, contract administration, legal operations, or related experience.
• Healthcare industry experience preferred but not required.
• Experience with legal matter management or contract lifecycle management systems preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to gather, organize, and synthesize information from multiple sources.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish collaborative working relationships across the organization.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new systems and processes.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize competing deadlines.
• Familiarity with administrative and clerical processes within a corporate legal environment.
• Basic knowledge of contract administration and legal documentation.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Copilot.

Responsibilities

• The Corp PL role supports corporate attorneys, other legal staff, and business managers.
• Assists with contract administration, lifecycle management, and documentation prep.
• Coordinates with IT, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Ops, and HR for legal requests.
• Maintains contract records in the lifecycle system and physical files.
• Responds to routine contract status inquiries and processes.
• Supports legal operations, playbooks, and knowledge management initiatives.
• Uses matter management systems to organize matters and summaries.
• Performs basic legal and regulatory research as assigned.
• Maintains corporate records, registrations, and compliance docs.
• Supports implementation of legal department technology solutions and notary services when required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Paralegal certificate

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Copilot

Job description

GROW WITH US:Tandem Diabetes Care creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and their healthcare providers through a positively different experience. We’d love for you to team up with us to “innovate every day,” put “people first,” and take the “no-shortcuts” approach that has propelled us to become a leader in the diabetes technology industry.STAY AWESOME:Tandem Diabetes Care is proud to manufacture and sell the Tandem Mobi system and t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ+ technology — an advanced predictive algorithm that automates insulin delivery. But we’re so much more than that. Our company’s human-centered approach to design, development, and support delivers innovative products and services for people who use insulin. Because many of our own team members live with diabetes, or have a loved one impacted by diabetes, the work is personal, and we are committed to the cause. Learn more at tandemdiabetes.comA DAY IN THE LIFE:The Corporate Paralegal I works under the umbrella of the Chief Legal, Privacy and Compliance Officer through the Senior Manager, Legal Operations. This role provides administrative and paralegal support to corporate attorneys, other legal department staff, and various business managers throughout the company. Assists with preparation and coordination of documentation for general legal matters, including contract administration, contract lifecycle management, corporate compliance, and legal operations activities. Supports attorneys with drafting, reviewing, organizing, and maintaining legal documentation and assists with legal department technology systems and process improvement initiatives.The Corp PL role at Tandem is also responsible for;Contract Administration and ManagementAssists attorneys and paralegals with the preparation, review, processing, and administration of agreements.Coordinates with cross-functional teams, including IT, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Human Resources regarding legal requests and contract workflows.Creates and maintains contract records within the contract lifecycle management system.Maintains contract files and ensures documentation is electronically stored in a consistent and organized manner.Responds to routine inquiries regarding contract status and administrative processes.Legal Department OperationsSupports legal department processes, playbooks, knowledge management initiatives, and operational improvements.Works within legal matter management systems to create, organize, and maintain matter records and summaries.Performs basic legal and regulatory research as assigned.Assists with maintaining corporate records, registrations, and compliance documentation.Supports implementation and administration of legal department technology solutions.Performs notary services, if commissioned and required.Demonstrates sound judgment in identifying issues requiring escalation to attorneys or management.Participates in departmental projects and continuous improvement initiatives.Ensures compliance with company policies, including Privacy/HIPAA and other legal and regulatory requirements.WHAT YOU’LL NEED:Paralegal certificate required or obtained within a reasonable period following hire.Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and applicable experience, bachelor's degree preferred.1–3 years of paralegal, contract administration, legal operations, or related experience.Experience supporting attorneys in a corporate legal department or law firm preferred.Healthcare industry experience preferred but not required.Experience with legal matter management or contract lifecycle management systems preferred.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Ability to gather, organize, and synthesize information from multiple sources.Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.Ability to establish collaborative working relationships across the organization.Demonstrated problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new systems and processes.Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize competing deadlines.Familiarity with administrative and clerical processes within a corporate legal environment.Basic knowledge of contract administration and legal documentation.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Copilot.WHEN & WHERE YOU’LL WORK:Hybrid: This role will be a mix of in-office work at our corporate headquarters in Del Mar, CA and remote work. This position is expected to be in office 2-3 days per week but may vary depending on business demands.COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:The starting base pay range for this position is $30.00 - $36.00 per hour. Base pay will vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and may also fluctuate depending on candidate’s location and the overall job market. In addition to base pay, Tandem offers a competitive compensation package that includes bonus and a robust benefits package.YOU SHOULD KNOW:Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and regulations. A conditional offer of employment from Tandem is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment screening process comprised of a drug test (excluding marijuana) and background check, which includes a review of criminal history information.Tandem has good cause to conduct a review of criminal history information of candidates for this position, as this role may involve access to proprietary, sensitive and/or confidential information, including customer protected health information. This review is required to ensure that individuals in such roles uphold high standards of trust and integrity so as to protect the interests of our customers, employees, and stakeholders.SPONSORSHIP:Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE:At Tandem, we believe joy fuels excellence. That's why we've built a workplace that celebrates your achievements and supports your well-being. Our team thrives on pushing boundaries and fostering growth, all while maintaining a spirit of fun and camaraderie. This is just one of the ways we stay awesome! Explore the benefits and reasons to love Tandem at https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/careers.BE YOU, WITH US!We embrace the value that every single one of us brings to the table. But sometimes we forget that when we don’t meet 100% of a job description’s criteria – maybe you’re feeling that way right now? We encourage you to apply anyway. Because we want you to be you, with us.Tandem is firmly committed to being an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. We are an inclusive organization, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.REFERRALS:We love a good referral! If you know someone who would be a great fit for this position, please share!APPLICATION DEADLINE:The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected for the requisition or the requisition has a sufficient number of applications.Make a move that matters. Join Tandem Diabetes Care, where we're turning challenges into triumphs every day and where your talents will help shape a healthier, happier tomorrow.#LI-Hybrid #LI-DW1