Paralegal

Bayer (Schweiz) AG; Creve Coeur (MO); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement plan

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Bayer is seeking a Paralegal to support legal operations, conduct research, draft and review contracts, and manage projects related to legal cases, litigation, and transactions. The role involves preparing filings, maintaining organized data, and assisting with digital solutions for the LPC under attorney supervision.

The candidate will draft various agreements, review amendments, assist with training, and help manage outside counsel. Strong communication and detail orientation are essential.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or equivalent undergraduate degree.
• Experience at law firm and/or in-house legal department.
• Experience with commercial/contract work.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; familiarity with legal research tools.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review contracts (CDAs, procurement, sales, warehouse, hotel/vendor) under attorney direction.
• Prepare amendments, addendums, renewals, and extensions.
• Support development and rollout of legal training.
• Assist with outside counsel management and payments.
• Research statutes, regulations, and court decisions.
• Review advertising and marketing materials for compliance.

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

LEXIS

Harvey AI tools

Job description

## Job Description**At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.****Paralegal** Performs a variety of law-related tasks under the supervision of attorneys, supporting legal operations and ensuring efficient case management. Responsibilities include conducting legal research, such as due diligence and case analysis, as well as drafting, reviewing, and editing legal documents like contracts and agreements. Manages projects related to legal cases, litigation, and transactions, while preparing legal forms and pleadings for arbitration and litigation. Develops and maintains organized files, databases, and systems to collect, store, and retrieve relevant legal data. Works towards obtaining a paralegal designation, further enhancing their expertise in the legal field.**YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES**The primary responsibilities of this role, Paralegal, are to:* Under direct supervision, draft and review contracts, such as CDAs, procurement agreements, sales agreements, warehouse agreements, and hotel/vendor agreements, and other documents at the direction of an attorney* Responsible for preparing and reviewing amendments, addendums, renewals, and extensions to various agreements as directed by an attorney* Assist with the development, roll out, and participation in the legal training on various LPC topics* Provide support to attorneys as requested in project and department initiatives, including to implement and update digital solutions for the LPC* Research statutes, regulations, and Court decisions.* Review advertising and marketing materials to ensure compliance with legal requirements* Screen requests for information, such as due diligence and other information requests; Provides routine legal information and responses or refer to an attorney as appropriate* Responsible for preparing Powerpoint presentations and other materials as requested by an attorney* Assistance with outside counsel management, including managing payment and payment processes**WHO YOU ARE**Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:**Required Qualifications:*** Paralegal certificate or equivalent undergraduate degree* Experience at law firm and/or in-house legal department* Experience with commercial/contract experience* Prioritize work while keeping appropriate attorney(s) apprised of project status* Takes initiative on work projects* Detail-oriented with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, LEXIS, Harvey or similar AI tools**Preferred Qualifications:*** 5-7+ years of experience at law firm and/or in-house legal departmentEmployees can expect to be paid a salary of between $64,080-$96,120. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors. This posting will be available for application until at least: 10/15/2026.