Legal Associate

Edwards Lifesciences Gruppe; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences is seeking a Legal Associate to provide day-to-day legal support, including research, drafting, and preliminary recommendations on routine to moderately complex matters under attorney supervision. This onsite role in Irvine requires a JD from an ABA-accredited school, with bar admission not required at hire.

You will prepare memoranda, issue summaries, and routine documents, and collaborate with attorneys and stakeholders to implement compliant business initiatives in

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school required; bar admission not required at time of hire.
• Experience with legal systems and tools is preferred.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
• Strong written and verbal communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal support on routine to moderately complex matters under attorney supervision.
• Conduct legal research and analysis; prepare memoranda and issue summaries for attorney review.
• Draft routine to moderately complex legal documents and contract provisions for attorney approval.
• Collaborate with attorneys and business stakeholders to support policy-aligned business initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Discretion/confidentiality

Legal research

Problem-solving

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. Our Legal team works to protect our patients, team members, and innovations with the utmost diligence and care. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team and build lasting partnerships with stakeholders across our global organization. Your legal knowledge and contributions will help us ensure that we are supporting the needs and interests of the patients we serveInnovation starts from the heart. Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. With millions of patients served in over 100 countries, each team makes a meaningful contribution by improving patient outcomes and discovering lasting solutions for unmet patient needs. Our Legal Associate role is a unique career opportunity that could be your next step towards an exciting future.The Legal Associate provides legal support to the company, including legal research, analysis, drafting, and preliminary recommendations on routine to moderately complex legal matters under attorney supervision. This role is intended for an individual who has earned a law degree but is not yet admitted to practice law , and supports attorneys and business stakeholders by applying legal training to business initiatives in alignment with company policies and applicable law.Work Schedule: Given the collaborative nature of this work, this role is onsite full time in Irvine, CaliforniaHow you’ll make an impactProvide day-to-day legal support on routine to moderately complex legal matters, including issue spotting, legal research, analysis, and preliminary recommendations for attorney review; partner with attorneys and business stakeholders to support implementation of business initiatives in alignment with company policies and applicable law.Conduct legal research and analysis using legal authorities, regulations, contracts, and internal policies; prepare legal memoranda, issue summaries, and practical recommendations for attorney review; partner with attorneys and outside counsel to resolve issues, support projects, and contribute to improvements in legal processes, templates, and training materials.Prepare and draft routine to moderately complex legal documents, memoranda, contract provisions, correspondence, and related materials for attorney review and approval; does not provide independent legal advice, represent the company, or practice law unless and until admitted to the applicable bar.What you'll need (Required):Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school; bar admission not required at time of hireWhat else we look for (Preferred):Experience with systems and tools as it relates to legalAdvanced computer skills using MS Office Suite, with intermediate skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint and legal softwareGood written and verbal communications skillsGood problem-solving skillsWorking knowledge of legal principles, legal research methods, legal writing, issue spotting, and developing expertise in assigned legal practice areas Ability to complete tasks in resourceful and effective waysModerate understanding of related legal processes, policies, procedures, and attorney-supervised legal workflowsAbility to manage confidential information with discretionAbility to interact professionally with all organizational levelsAbility to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment Extensive knowledge and understanding of Edwards policies, procedures, and administrative requirements a plus.Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels - contacts are across the organization and at all organizational levels – and interaction includes external contacts that may be at high levelsAligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.For California, the base pay range for this position is $74,000 - $104,000 (highly experienced).The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.