PARALEGAL, CONTRACTS-VACANCY AT GUARDANT HEALTH

The Paralegal, Contracts will support the legal contracts team in a fast-paced, high-growth healthcare technology environment. This position shall manage the company’s contracts with business partners and vendors. This position drafts and negotiates a variety of contracts and supports the development of resources, including templates, negotiation guides, and training materials.

 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage incoming contract requests, reviewing and processing all agreements
• File, manage, and track executed agreements within Guardant’s contract management system (CMS) repository
• Support and maintain utilization of the CMS; work with external vendors  on the implementation of process improvements
• Prepare summary reports and dashboards as requested
• Provide training on contracts process, including new hire, ad-hoc training, lunch & learn
• Draft and redline agreements, including non-disclosure agreements, consulting agreements, SaaS agreements, master services agreements, laboratory services agreements, statements of work, change orders, amendments, and purchase orders
• Identify and implement for the legal team efficiencies, scalability, and consistency through the use of technology
• Partner with members of the Commercial Legal team to facilitate efficient and productive workflow and respond to the legal and business needs of the organization
• Establish positive and productive relationships with contract requestor(s), internal stakeholders, and senior leadership involved in the contract process
• Assist the legal team on a variety of tasks, projects, processes, and initiatives, as requested
• Provide a high-quality service level to all internal and external customers ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and interpretations of contract language, as needed

• A minimum of 1 year of experience, preferably working directly with contract law.
• Paralegal certification preferred
• Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree, or certificate program in paralegal studies or equivalent relevant work experience required
• Experience with the in-house corporate legal department is a plus
• Must have the ability to read, analyze and interpret legal documents and to effectively present information to business partners and management
• Must be able to work independently and use judgment, within defined practices and policies, regarding contractual matters
• Must have expertise with legal contracts and documents
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively
• Must have a thorough working knowledge of computer software, including word processing, email, and database programs
• Understands key business drivers and uses this understanding to accomplish work
• Has a strong understanding of processes, procedures, and systems used to accomplish the work and recognizes the downstream impact on other functional areas
• Proficient with tools and processes that support work conducted by functional area
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical thinking skills
• Detail oriented yet can see a broader picture for department and organization
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
• Strong project management skills
• Demonstrate ability to interact in a collaborative manner and at a professional level with clients at all levels throughout the organization
• Excellent organizational skills required
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, the ability to work with others, be self-motivated requiring limited supervision, and a desire to learn

Location: Remote.

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