Paralegal I

Syneos Health is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities.  

Every day we perform better because of how we work together, as one team, each the best at what we do. We bring a wide range of talented experts together across a wide range of business-critical services that support our business. Every role within Corporate is vital to furthering our vision of Shortening the Distance from Lab to Life.

Discover what our 29,000 employees, across 110 countries already know.

WORK HERE MATTERS EVERYWHERE

Why Syneos Health

• We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
• We are committed to our Total Self culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we are dedicated to taking care of our people. 
• We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives – we're able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong. 

Job Responsibilities

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Paralegal I

SELECT ONE: Corporate

JOB CODE: 00260

REPORTS TO: Corporate Governance Manager

This entry-level position supports assigned legal functions and entities on the administration and execution of our corporate documents. This role requires strong attention to detail, organization and sound reasoning skills as well as the ability to interface with a number of internal constituents.  

• Provides logistical and organizational support to the assigned Legal team.
• Provides pragmatic day-to-day support to the assigned Legal team.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
• Assist Legal Department in managing subsidiaries and actions of various legal entities regarding corporate governance matters
• Maintain corporate record books
• Assists with some legal issues including corporate and general legal matters.
• Coordinates notarization and legalization of documents.
• Performs administrative support in preparing and distributing various memos and reports related to attorney projects.
• Updates and maintains the legal corporate database as needed, providing support to the different Legal team members and uploading relevant documents, as directed.
• Drafts, prepares and assists with execution of routine PoAs for affiliates.
• Interface with other departments as required to support corporate governance matters.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Up to 2 years of relevant experience in either a law firm or in-house legal department
• Ability to work within a matrixed environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Comfortable with technology, including e-signature platforms and electronic document management
• Ability to manage projects in fast-paced environment
• Has a positive client-service mindset
• Solid interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and take a business-oriented approach
• Possesses analytical skills, good judgment, a desire to learn, and an ability to take on projects and has a can-do attitude
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) email and voice mail; and familiarity with legal research tools

Disclaimer:

Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive.  The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities.  Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description.  The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above.   Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract.  Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms.  Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees.  The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.

Get to know Syneos Health

Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients.

No matter what your role is, you'll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health.
 

Additional Information

Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive.  The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above.   Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract.  Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees.  The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.