Senior Contracts Paralegal (Remote) – Drafting & Negotiation

Emergent Biosolutions

Gaithersburg (MD)

Remote

USD 118,000 - 142,000

Full time

9 days ago

Application generator

Don’t send a generic resume — generate a resume and cover letter tailored to this exact role.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

Emergent BioSolutions is seeking a Sr. Paralegal, Contracts to support the Transactions team within Legal Affairs. The role is fully remote and requires extensive experience in drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts across the lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years as a paralegal, with strong redlining skills and proficiency in Agiloft. Collaboration with internal stakeholders and vendors is essential to meet business objectives.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.
7+ years of paralegal experience including contract drafting, negotiating, and contract management systems.
In-house experience or T&C focus is preferred.
Familiarity with Sourcing & Procurement contracts and redlining experience.

Responsibilities

Draft, negotiate and finalize contracts with internal and external parties.
Act as liaison between internal business parties and external vendors to meet objectives.
Monitor upcoming contractual actions and deadlines and determine actions.
Process contract requests and provide recommendations based on facts and circumstances.
Assist in contract execution and maintain data in Agiloft.
Serve as Agiloft administrator in collaboration with Legal Operations.
Develop and deliver training on contract policies and procedures.