Legal Assistant

National LGBTQ+ Bar Association; San Rafael (CA); Remote; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is looking for a Contracts Associate to manage contract administration for its legal department. The ideal candidate will have a proactive mindset, strong communication abilities, and at least two years of relevant experience. This role involves drafting and negotiating contracts, and offers a competitive salary in a contract-intensive environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in contracts administration or a related legal support role.
• Experience within a large law firm or in-house legal team.
• Industry experience in biotech, pharmaceuticals, or contract-intensive sectors.

Responsibilities

• Draft a range of contracts including NDAs, MSAs, and SOWs.
• Monitor and manage contract workflows ensuring timely processing.
• Act as a liaison among legal departments and external vendors.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive mindset

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BA or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools

SAP

ARIBA

Icertis

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Pay Rate:$30/hr.

On behalf of our client a leading pharmaceutical company specializing in therapeutics for patients with life threatening rare genetic diseases. We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Contracts Associate to support the Legal Department and internal stakeholders by drafting, negotiating, and managing a high volume of contracts. This role is ideal for someone with strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, contract-intensive environment.

Contracts Associate

Location: San Rafael, CA. (REMOTE)

6 Month Assignment

Pay Rate:$30/hr.

On behalf of our client a leading pharmaceutical company specializing in therapeutics for patients with life threatening rare genetic diseases. We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Contracts Associate to support the Legal Department and internal stakeholders by drafting, negotiating, and managing a high volume of contracts. This role is ideal for someone with strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, contract-intensive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft a wide range of contracts, primarily using templates including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Amendments, Scopes of Work (SOWs), and Change Orders.
• Research existing and prior contractual relationships with external parties.
• Utilize contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools (e.g., ARIBA, Icertis) to draft, process, and track contracts through execution.
• Use playbooks and established guidelines to support contract negotiation.
• Monitor and manage contract workflows, ensuring timely processing from draft to final signature.
• Ensure organizational compliance with contracting policies and procedures.
• Act as a liaison among internal departments, legal counsel, and external vendors to facilitate contract completion.
• Coordinate contract-related activities across legal and operational departments.
• Contribute to special projects and continuous improvement initiatives within the Legal Department.
  
  

Education And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or equivalent) required and 2–4 years of experience in contracts administration or a related legal support role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and document/database management systems.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience within a large law firm or in-house legal team at a public company.
• Industry experience in biotech, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or other contract-intensive sectors.
• Familiarity with SAP, ARIBA, and Icertis is a strong plus.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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