Job Title

Paralegal

Requisition

JR000016035 Paralegal (Open)

Location

Malvern, PA

Additional Locations

Job Description Summary

The Paralegal role supports the legal and contract management team by assisting with drafting, reviewing, negotiating, administering, and maintaining agreements and related legal documentation. This role works closely with attorneys, senior paralegals, business stakeholders, procurement, sales, finance, and compliance teams to facilitate efficient contract execution while ensuring compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and business objectives.

Job Description

Contract Management Support, including Contract Review & Negotiation

• Draft and review various contract types to ensure they comply with legal requirements and company policies/practices, identifying potential risks within the contract terms, and recommend necessary revisions or negotiations to mitigate those risks.  Contract types include, without limitation: Master Services Agreements, Software as a Service Agreements, Supply Agreements, Research Agreements, Quality Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, HCP Consulting Agreements, Amendments, and other agreements as needed.
• Support contract negotiations.
• Coordinate contract approvals and execution processes.
• Track contract status, milestones, obligations, renewals, and expirations.
• Assist with the interpretation of contractual provisions and relevant company policies.
• Prepare summaries, reports, and analyses of contractual obligations and risks.
• Maintain contract templates and standard clauses.

Process

• Assist in maintaining contract management databases and electronic document repositories, including uploading completed agreements.
• Assist in generating reports and metrics related to contract performance and cycle times.
• Assist in improving contract lifecycle management (CLM) processes and procedures.

Client Support

• Partner with procurement, sales, finance, and operational teams throughout the contracting process.
• Provide guidance regarding contracting procedures and approval requirements.
• Serve as a point of contact for routine contract-related questions

Administrative

Assists and supports department in other assigned activities.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent combination of education and experience. required.
• 3-5 years’ experience as a paralegal or contract management professional in a corporation, pharmaceutical company and/or law firm experience is preferred.
• Experience using Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems preferred. Knowledge and experience using IntelAgree is desired, but not required. 

Knowledge

Familiarity of contract law principles and commercial contracting practices

Skills & Abilities

• Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Office tools including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Good presentation skills
• Professional interpersonal and leadership skills including the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and departments.
• Good writing skills, critical thinking and reasoning abilities are a must.
• Ability to participate on teams with shared responsibility for outcomes and decision-making; resolving conflicts in a constructive manner.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
• Thrives in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities, organizational structures, systems, and processes.
• Ability to be resilient and maintain productivity during periods of significant business transformation.

Physical Requirements

Occasional business travel to other corporate sites

Keenova offers employees a Total Rewards package which includes competitive pay and benefits.  To learn more about our Total Rewards benefits please visit: Keenova Careers | Serve and Grow with Purpose | Keenova

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.  Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.

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At Keenova, we believe that no one should be alone in their pursuit of better health. This purpose drives us as we pair quality therapeutics with human support—showing up in big moments and small to help patients find comfort and confidence.

 

We bring deep expertise and resolve to every therapeutic area we serve, including immunology, urology, men’s health, orthopedics, critical care, and pediatric endocrinology. We work with patients, care partners, and physicians to help them navigate healthcare system complexity and access therapies that make a meaningful difference.

 

We are Keenova—keen to solve, keen to serve. Learn more at www.keenova.com.