We are a growing biotech company based in Silicon Valley, looking for a Contract Specialist to join our Legal Team, reporting directly to the Legal Operations Manager. The selected candidate will join a dedicated team of legal professionals, tasked with delivering top-quality legal solutions to our business issues while leveraging technology to improve efficiency.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in-house counsel and General Counsel with various aspects of the legal contract management process.
- Draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of contracts.
- Drive and facilitate the contract drafting and approval process.
- Review contracts for expiration and renewals and work with business partners to ensure timely renewals.
- Analyze current business state and provide recommendations for improving contracts administration workflow process.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve inquiries relating to contract negotiation status.
- Assist with corporate governance matters, including state filing for corporate governance and completion of annual insurance filings.
- Conduct necessary research to support state licensing efforts.
- Support the Legal Department with various ad-hoc duties to meet evolving business needs.
Requirements:
- Bachelors' degree.
- Minimum three years of contract level management experience, preferably in a life sciences or technology company.
- Proficient skills in using contract management and other records management systems such as HighQ and Evisort.
- Solid experience in contract drafting and negotiating.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills with demonstrated capability to prioritize and manage competing projects.
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, DocuSign, and AdobeSign.
- Knowledge of using and maintaining a contract management system.
- Must thrive in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Paralegal certificate or Juris Doctor degree.
- Experience with corporate governance work.
