Hybrid Contracts Associate: Legal and Sourcing Support

Planet Pharma; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a Contracts Associate to join our Legal Department in San Rafael, CA. The role supports enterprise-wide contracting, drafts and negotiates agreements, tracks contracts in our CLM system, and ensures compliance with legal policies.

This entry-level opportunity is well-suited for recent graduates pursuing a legal career, offering hands-on experience with NDAs, Master Service Agreements, amendments, and various vendor contracts while collaborating with attorneys and Global

Qualifications

• Ability to work onsite at least two days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays).
• Detail oriented, self-motivated, quick learner, and have a strong work ethic.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong proofreading and editing skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders; timely communication.
• Excellent organization and time management; manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong technology aptitude and willingness to learn new systems and enterprise AI tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Research prior contracting relationships with suppliers and other contracting parties.
• Draft and negotiate a variety of company agreements including NDAs, MSAs, Amendments, SCs and Change Orders using templates in CLM systems.
• Utilize 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 the contracting policy and procedures.
• Serve as a liaison among Legal, GSP, business partners, and external contracting parties to facilitate review, negotiation, and execution.
• Build collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders to understand contracting needs.
• Exercise sound judgment within defined procedures and escalate to in‑house counsel when appropriate.
• Support Legal Department initiatives, including maintaining templates and playbooks, training users, and improving efficiencies.
• Provide support for departmental projects and cross‑functional initiatives.

Skills

Detail oriented

Fast learner

Analytical

Proofreading

Communication skills

Organization

MS Office

Initiative

Education

Coursework in legal studies

Job description

Planet Pharma is seeking a Contracts Associate to join our Legal Department in San Rafael, CA. The role supports enterprise-wide contracting, drafts and negotiates agreements, tracks contracts in our CLM system, and ensures compliance with legal policies.

This entry-level opportunity is well-suited for recent graduates pursuing a legal career, offering hands-on experience with NDAs, Master Service Agreements, amendments, and various vendor contracts while collaborating with attorneys and Global