Contract and Paralegal Support Specialist – Japanese Speaker
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia Regular Posted on Dec. 23, 2025 Closing on Jan. 31, 2026Contract and Paralegal Support Specialist – Japanese Speaker (R2836323)
- Location: Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
- Job Type: Full time, Permanent
About the Job
Our Hubs are a crucial part of how we innovate at Sanofi, improving performance across every function and enabling the delivery of life-changing medicines to patients worldwide. They provide a springboard for collaboration, efficiency, and transformation across the organization.
As a Contract and Paralegal Support Specialist, you will be part of the Contract Services organization, providing essential operational and legal support to Legal, Procurement, and internal business teams. Your role is to ensure accurate documentation, efficient contract lifecycle management, and strong compliance with internal policies and external regulations, while supporting standardization and continuous improvement across Sanofi’s contractual landscape.
Main Responsibilities
- Support the preparation, review, and editing of contracts in collaboration with Legal and Procurement teams, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Sanofi policies
- Assist in the development, deployment, maintenance, and continuous improvement of contract templates and standard contractual documents
- Conduct research on existing contracts, agreements, and relevant regulatory requirements impacting current and future contracts
- Maintain complete, accurate, and up-to-date contract documentation, including tracking milestones, deadlines, and renewals within Coupa CLMa
- Act as a liaison between Procurement Services, Legal, Procurement, Global Business Units, and Corporate Functions to support efficient contracting processes
- Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on contract processes, documentation requirements, and system usage
- Identify potential contractual or legal risks and support mitigation actions in collaboration with Legal and Procurement
- Ensure contracts adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and internal governance requirements
About You
- Experience in a legal support, contract specialist, or paralegal role
- Strong understanding of legal terminology and contract principles
- Solid contract drafting and document review capabilities
- Attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management skills
- Effective communication and stakeholder coordination abilities
- Experience using contract management tools or legal documentation systems
- Fluent in English and Japanese (spoken and written)
Why Choose Us?
- Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
- Discover continuous opportunities to grow your skills and develop your career through internal mobility and cross-functional exposure, locally and globally.
- Enjoy a thoughtful rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
- Take good care of yourself and your family with comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits, including healthcare coverage and family-friendly leave policies.
Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.
Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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