Legal Contract Associate/ Paralegal

worldwide.com; Durham (NC); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative global CRO is seeking a Legal Contract Associate/Paralegal to join their dynamic team in Durham. This role involves managing the development and revision of contracts, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and collaborating with various departments to finalize agreements. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, strong communication skills, and a background in the pharmaceutical or biotech sectors. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that improve lives while working in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with CRO or pharmaceutical data.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage activities involved in developing and revising contracts.
• Collaborate with departments to draft and finalize contracts.
• Lead and participate in negotiations with sponsors.

Skills

Knowledge of legal and contracting principles

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Multi-tasking and prioritization

Ability to redline contractual documents

Education

Completion of an accredited paralegal program

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

SharePoint

MS Office applications

Job description

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Legal Contract Associate/ Paralegal

Apply remote type: Remote | locations: Durham, North Carolina | time type: Full time | posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago | job requisition id: JR100923

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, a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers, and doers, 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 seek others who share this pursuit.

Why Worldwide

We believe everyone plays an important role in making a difference for patients and caregivers. From accessible leaders to supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds to succeed. We foster a diverse and inclusive environment that promotes collaboration and creativity. Join us!

What the Late Stage Business Development Operations Department does at Worldwide

This team of experienced Business Development professionals drives significant bookings and supports Worldwide’s strategic position through collaboration and innovation. They manage existing business, grow future pipelines, and align sales with therapeutic and commercial strategies.

What you will do

The Contract Associate manages activities involved in developing, preparing, and revising contracts, change orders, and confidentiality/non-disclosure agreements with sponsors.

• Support legal contracts team in formatting and drafting templates, contracts, and agreements.
• Review and negotiate confidentiality/non-disclosure agreements and other contracts.
• Administer execution and delivery of contracts and file appropriately.
• Manage legal contracts online document filing structure.
• Collaborate with departments to draft and finalize contracts, change orders, consulting agreements, and termination documents.
• Track document status via Salesforce and SharePoint.
• Lead and participate in negotiations with sponsors.
• Ensure scope of work is correctly defined and reflected in budgets.
• Anticipate contractual issues early and provide solutions.
• Manage the process for contract execution, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.
• Attend project handover meetings to document contract details.

What you will bring to the role

• Knowledge of legal and contracting principles.
• Attention to detail and reading skills.
• Ability to redline contractual documents.
• Multi-tasking, analysis, and prioritization skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Experience in pharma/biotech/CRO sectors is a plus.

Your experience

• Completion of an accredited paralegal program or equivalent; Bachelor’s preferred.
• At least one year of experience with CRO or pharmaceutical data; three years of recent paralegal experience working with confidentiality agreements.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.

We love knowing that our work makes a difference. For more roles, visit our careers page or connect with us on LinkedIn. Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal access to opportunities for all employees and applicants.

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