Paralegal - 8 months - 100%

A dynamic Life sciences company based in the Canton of Vaud.

Description

• Reviewing a range of contracts related to clinical trials, including service agreements, consultancy agreements, confidentiality agreements, and more.
• Supporting legal department projects outside the clinical trials scope, including IT tool implementation, legal presentations, and intellectual property (IP) matters, where experience in IP would be a plus.
• Assisting with the preparation, review, and negotiation of agreements, particularly confidentiality agreements, consultancy agreements, services agreements, material transfer agreements, and amendments, all under the supervision of in-house legal counsel.
• Participating in internal meetings and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including third-party partners and outside counsel as required.
• Managing various administrative duties such as contract signatures, filing, and maintaining document trackers.

Profile

• You hold a Law degree (Paralegal, Bachelor, or equivalent) with 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in contract drafting and negotiation.
• You are fluent in both English and French, with excellent written and verbal communication skills (minimum C1 level).
• Prior experience in the Life Sciences or Pharmaceutical sector is a significant advantage.
• Familiarity with intellectual property matters is an added benefit.
• You thrive in a collaborative, international work environment, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and a proactive mindset.
• Highly organised and adept at managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is essential.

Job Offer

• Flexible working arrangements (home office).