Principal Paralegal
Location: Fridley Minnesota
Description: Medtronic is at present looking to employ Principal Paralegal right now, this occupation will be placed in Minnesota. For detail informations about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. Medtronic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Position Description
The purpose of this position is to assist attorneys in providing legal services and advice to all company functions on a defined array of legal issues.
Position Responsibilities
Coordinates legal team response to specified types of incoming contract and approval requests. This involves working with the business client to obtain the information necessary for a meaningful response, providing the requested contract implementation advice or, depending on the complexity of ! the issue, working with the attorneys to provide it.
! Drafts and negotiates contracts and other legal documents. This includes the preparation of numerous standard and non-standard agreements, and involves direct client contact to obtain needed information, keep clients updated on status of agreements, etc. This also involves direct interaction with contracting third parties, including contract term negotiation.
Identifies and escalates unique or new issues and risks to supervising attorney and/or Legal Department management for direction and/or handling.
Maintains effective system for contract management and approval and works with the rest of the legal team to identify and implement process improvements.
Manages the flow of requests for agreements from business clients and their assignment to Commercial Law staff.
Manages the flow of inquiries made by business clients regarding contract status consistent with appropriate guidelines and deadlines.
Acts as a liaison among various interna! l departments as well as with external parties for the applicable function(s).
Review legal documents for conformity with Medtronic policies.
Performs special assignments or projects, under supervision of attorneys, such as identifying and organizing specific information, researching and gathering information, summarizing data and findings and reviewing internal records.
FUNCTIONAL COMPENTENCIES
Prioritizes workload and focuses on critical priorities.
Facilitates efficient interdepartmental communications related to assigned areas of responsibility.
Develops a thorough understanding of and familiarity with Medtronic’s business, its people, products, markets, facilities, customers and competitors.
Establishes rapport and positive working relationships and works collaboratively with internal and external contacts to facilitate meeting Medtronic’s objectives and completing projects in a timely manner.
! Assists in the identification, development and presentation of training! materials on relevant laws and on legal, business and compliance issues.
Helps others succeed by routinely seeking out others to share information and create solutions.
Focuses on customer excellence by managing ongoing dialogue with clients regarding their expectations.
Inspires trust and confidence through effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Focuses on delivery by planning, organizing, communicating and bringing resources together to assure achievement of departmental and organizational objectives.
Basic Qualifications
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
BA/BS Degree
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
8+ years of contracting experience (drafting, negotiating, contract management)
Desired/Preferred Qualifications
Legal experience in a corporate setting
Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills
Excellent analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and ! establish priorities
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Decision making ability
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook; Excel and PowerPoint Presentation skills and confidence in group presentations
Pharmaceutical or medical device clinical or regulatory experience preferred
Paralegal Certificate preferred, but, not required
Physical Job Requirements
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers.
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If you were eligibl! e to this occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requirem! ents and a resume to Medtronic.
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This occupation starts available on: Sat, 28 Dec 2013 14:29:24 GMT