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Abbott Senior Commercial Paralegal in Sylmar, California
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO.
An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position works onsite out of our Sylmar, CA location in our GENC General Counsel division.
The Senior Commercial Paralegal provides legal services and resolves legal matters for assigned responsibilities or clients. Supports the business in the achievement of business objectives by communicating advice of the Legal Department and managing legal risks to the corporation.
What You’ll Work On
Identifies moderately complex legal issues related to assigned matter; proposes alternative solutions
Performs substantive legal work that requires knowledge of legal concepts including analysis, drafting, negotiating and consulting
Resolves routine and moderately complex to complex legal matters in area of responsibility with minimal supervision
Performs independent analysis of unique problems and proposes solutions to a more experienced paralegal or attorney
Assists more experienced paralegals and/or attorneys in resolving complex legal issues on projects involving multiple disciplines within the Legal Division and/or multiple functional areas or divisions within Abbott
Possesses solid knowledge of Abbott’s businesses supported and knowledge of the broader business impact
Keeps abreast of changes in laws that affect client areas
Represents Abbott externally to customers, suppliers, competitors, opposing counsel or government agencies; resolves legal issues using negotiation skills and legal experience involving more complex matters.
Represents Legal Division internally to clients
Helps select and/or directs the work of outside counsel, outside paralegals, contractors and vendors; defines project objectives and manages project
Commercial
Interface with internal clients in preparing commercial agreements such as relating to contracts & pricing, professional service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and clinical study agreements
Support attorneys on more complex legal agreements, assembling exhibits and schedules, coordinating input from other stakeholders
Help maintain all agreements in document management system
Maintain templates in document management system and help prepare updates to templates
Support the preparation of presentations on various topics
Supervisory/Management Responsibility
Coaches and directs assigned support staff (may include junior paralegals and legal assistants) in their responsibilities
Serves as role model for Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Assists in selecting and recruiting staff members
Typically reports to Paralegal Supervisor or an attorney
Position Accountability / Scope
Advises legal department managers of critical project developments in a timely manner
Executes core job responsibilities in a timely manner
Assigned matters generally have a significant impact on business activities and operations
Interacts across all levels of management
No direct department budget responsibility; must however operate within budget. Develops estimates for outside counsel fees for assigned legal matters with supervision from more experienced paralegals and/or attorneys
Demonstrates strong leadership competencies, considered as a potential successor to the Paralegal Supervisor
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and / or relevant legal education (Paralegal certificate)
3 – 7 years of relevant experience. Proficient in area of responsibility.
Must have familiarity with basic laws as related to applicable areas of responsibility.
Possess the ability to interpret and synthesize information from various sources to achieve superior outcomes.
Preferred Qualifications
Must be self-motivated and detail-oriented with high work standards.
High level of discretion, maturity and ethical integrity
Excellent communication, interpersonal, proofreading and organizational skills, with a focus on continuous process improvement
Ability to multi-task, work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment, proactively thinking through challenges and coming up with pragmatic workable solutions.
Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
of responsibility.
The base pay for this position is $73,600.00 – $147,200.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com
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