Corporate Paralegal - East Coast - Remote

Worldwide Clinical Trials - USA; Durham (NC); Remote; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in clinical research is seeking an experienced corporate paralegal to support its in-house legal department. The role involves managing legal documentation, collaborating with various departments, and ensuring compliance with corporate policies. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of experience, a strong background in legal principles, and proficiency in relevant software. Join us to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years corporate paralegal experience required.
• Completion of an accredited paralegal program or equivalent training.
• Candidates must reside in the Eastern Time Zone.

Responsibilities

• Create and finalize organizational documents, including powers of attorney.
• Manage the database of global legal entity documents.
• Support in-house counsel in drafting contracts and agreements.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Microsoft Word proficiency

Microsoft PowerPoint proficiency

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

Completion of an accredited paralegal program

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Who we are

We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.

We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs - in the best possible way.

Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.

Why Worldwide

We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day.Join us!

What Legal does at Worldwide Clinical Trials

Experienced corporate paralegal needed to support in-house legal department for the global contract research organization.

What you will do

• Creating and supporting the finalization of organizational documents, including powers of attorney, board resolutions, and articles of incorporation
  
• Manage and update the database of global legal entity corporate documents;
  
• Respond to requests from third parties, including regulatory agencies, banking institutions, and auditors, including the preparation of response letters, and the collection of relevant corporate documentation
  
• Working closely with in-house counsel, finance, administration, HR, global outside counsel, and other third-party vendors to create, gather, update, and provide corporate documentation as needed to support the business;
  
• Support in-house counsel in formatting and drafting templates, contracts, and agreements, such as confidentiality agreements, employment agreements, and related documents, notices to clients, vendors, and other third parties;
  
• Review and negotiate confidentiality agreements
  
• Administer execution and delivery of contracts to internal stakeholders and outside parties, and file in the appropriate organizational filing structure as needed
  
• Manage the legal department's online document filing structure
  
• Manage filing, destruction, and retention of hard copy legal documents in accordance with the company’s data retention policy
  
• Responding to requests for corporate information as needed to support bids and proposals
  
• Assisting with ethics and compliance programs, and drafting and updating of corporate policies and SOPs
  
• Liaise with outside counsel and internal business partners to answer questions, provide documentation, and facilitate the registration process for trademarks, assist with name clearances, reports on status, and manage renewals
  
• Manage and update the global outside legal counsel database
  
• Coordinate invoicing and payment administration for outside counsel and corporate filing expenses
  

What you will bring to the role

• Working knowledge of general legal and contracting principles required
  
• Strong communication skills, including written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with other legal advisors and business partners
  
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  
• Ability to manage external counsel and internal stakeholders
  
• Experience with a pharma/biotech/contract research organization a plus
  

Your experience

• A minimum 3+ years of recent corporate paralegal experience working in a law firm on global matters or in a global corporate legal team setting
  
• Completion of an accredited paralegal program or equivalent combination of training and experience
  
• A bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred
  
• Candidates must reside in the Eastern Time Zone
  
• Immediate availability
  

We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do.

To view our other roles, check out our careers page at Discover a world of difference at Worldwide !For more information on Worldwide, visit www.Worldwide.com or connect with us on LinkedIn .

Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative,innovative,and successful. We’reon a mission to hire thevery bestand are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law.