Associate Legal Specialist

Job Title: Associate Legal Specialist

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world. As Associate Legal Specialist within our Paralegal Team you’ll provide legal support and assistance to product attorneys and supports the business on a variety of legal matters related to marketed drugs/devices and investigational drugs/devices. The Associate Legal Specialist will be responsible for the negotiation, analysis, and administration of a wide range of agreements. 

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Main Responsibilities:

• Drafting and negotiating various agreements, including those related to consulting, advisory boards, engagements, collaborations, and the purchase of services from vendors.

• Demonstration of an understanding of legal contract concepts, negotiation strategies, efficient administration, and automation of contract processes.

• Working closely with attorneys in the Legal department, Medical and Public Affairs functions of Sanofi’s General Medicines, Specialty Care and Vaccines Business Units

• Keeping up to date on current laws and regulations, including laws and industry standards applicable to contracting with customers (healthcare providers,

• patient advisory groups, trade associations and patients).

• Implements contract negotiations processes by preparing first drafts of a variety of contracts.

• Conducts moderately complex contract drafting and negotiations.

• Interfaces with internal management and external parties to gather specifications, and terms of agreement necessary for contract drafting and negotiations.

• Responsible for entire negotiations processes for one or more types of contracts.

• Communicates company contract policies and requirements to internal managers and employees and highlights areas of concern in regard to individual contracts projects.

• Determines and initiates required follow-up and/or additional analyses.

• May review and summarize existing contracts internally and/or as part of an external diligence process.

• Oversight for contract templates.

• Assist with and / or handle client training presentations with respect to company policy, compliance policies, privacy, contract approval processes, etc.

• Keep apprised of issues relevant to pharmaceutical industry and accurately relay this information to clients.

• Work with client groups, third parties and outside counsel to identify, assess and address general legal concerns.

• Demonstrate company’s Play to Win values on a consistent basis.

• Prioritize competing projects and set expectations with clients and management.

• Ability to work on teams.

• Perform related duties as required.

About You

Requirements & Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certification with 3-5 years’ experience in the contract management field (preferred not required)

• Trained paralegal with 3-5 plus years of experience in-house corporate legal department, law firm, or governmental agency (Pharma or Bio-Tech or Life Sciences background preferred not required).

Why Choose Us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.