CooperSurgical is a premier provider of a wide range of trusted and innovative brands that have assisted clinicians in advancing the standard of health care for women worldwide. Our portfolio has evolved to include key products and services for women's health, fertility and genetic testing. This individual will support CooperSurgical’s continued growth by providing contractual, litigation, compliance and administrative support acting as liaison between company attorneys, outside counsel, in-house employees and other organizations. We are looking for a detail-oriented Paralegal who is capable of working both collaboratively and autonomously.
About CooperSurgical
CooperSurgical is a leading fertility and women's healthcare company dedicated to putting time on the side of women, babies, and families at the healthcare moments that matter most in life. CooperSurgical is at the forefront of delivering innovative assisted reproductive technology and genomic solutions that enhance the work of ART professionals to the benefit of families. We currently offer over 600 clinically relevant medical devices to women's healthcare providers, including testing and treatment options.
CooperSurgical is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO). CooperSurgical, headquartered in Trumbull, CT, produces and markets a wide array of products and services for use by women's health care clinicians. More information can be found at www.coopersurgical.com.
As an employee of CooperSurgical, you'll receive an outstanding total compensation plan. As we believe your compensation goes beyond your paycheck, we offer a great compensation package, medical coverage, 401(k), parental leave, fertility benefits, paid time off for vacation, personal, sick and holidays, and multiple other perks and benefits. Please visit us at www.coopersurgical.com to learn more about CooperSurgical and the benefits of becoming a member of our team.
Essential Functions:
- Assist Corporate Counsel and business partners with drafting, review and management of template, commercial, non-disclosure, consulting and similar agreements
- Assist business partners with contract renewals and modifications
- Maintenance and filing of templates and executed contracts, including docketing of expiration and renewal deadlines
- Manage litigation-related inquiries, including: investigation of facts and circumstances; coordination of outside counsel, internal parties and insurance carrier; responses to subpoenas and records requests; and preservation, collection, review and production of documents as necessary
- Organize and track information to produce internal quarterly litigation reports
- Review and approval of certain sponsorship activities and other related activities
- Assist with the development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures
- Conduct legal research in various areas of law related to the healthcare and medical device industries, as well as those related to clinical laboratories
- Performs additional duties or assignments as directed by management
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and Paralegal Certificate as recognized by the American Bar Association
- Minimum of 7 years of paralegal experience either in law firm or in-house environment focused on contracts and litigation
- Solution-oriented individual with the ability to prioritize, analyze situations from both a legal and commercial perspective, and handle multiple responsibilities with little to no supervision
- Knowledge and understanding of contract terms and an understanding of the legal and business implications of contract provisions
- Self-motivated individual who has excellent organizational, and verbal and written communication skills; and meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
- Self-motivated, energetic and innovative team player
- Knowledge of Sunshine Act, Stark and Federal and State Anti-Kickback laws a plus
- Strong computer literacy skills with Word, MS Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel
- Passing of background check which may include verification of prior employment, criminal conviction history, educational and driving records
To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of CooperSurgical about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at CooperSurgical via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of CooperSurgical, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by CooperSurgical for this position and a valid agreement with CooperSurgical is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the CooperSurgical agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
