Transactional Paralegal, Legal Affairs

Tracking Code

5378

Job Description

Please submit a cover letter with your resume describing your interest in this position and how you meet the requirements.

PATH is an international nonprofit organization that transforms global health through innovation. We take an entrepreneurial approach to developing and delivering high-impact, low-cost solutions, from lifesaving vaccines and devices to collaborative programs with communities. Through our work in more than 70 countries, PATH and our partners empower people to achieve their full potential.

The Legal Affairs division supports PATH's work by providing strategic legal counsel, education, and guidance to enhance compliance and minimize risk. The division consists of a general counsel, seven attorneys, four paralegals and a three-person administrative support team.

We are currently seeking a transactional Paralegal who will work with various attorneys in the Legal Affairs Division supporting clients throughout PATH. Under the supervision of the attorneys, specific responsibilities include:

• Review, draft, and negotiate agreements such as confidential disclosure and material transfer agreements, and simple amendments.
• Help proof, format, and prepare legal documents, such as memoranda, e-mails, contracts, and letters.
• Collaborate with team members to provide comprehensive legal services to PATH clients.
• Undertake research relating to laws, regulations, judicial decisions, legal articles, and other materials as requested by attorneys.
• Work on various Legal Affairs division projects, such as templates, reports, and forms.
• Assist in the development and preparation of client training materials and client-facing intranet tools.
• Copy, file, and distribute legal documents.

Required Skills

• Contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Understanding of contract and legal terminology and concepts.
• Strong research, analytical, and investigative skills; ability to document and present findings to attorneys.
• Ability to conduct legal research and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Excellent proofreading ability and very strong attention to detail.
• Well organized, flexible attitude, and a desire to continually learn new concepts.
• Ability to work independently, but comfortable working in a collaborative environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 2007 products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Required Experience

Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of five years' of transactional paralegal/contract administration experience; worked with confidential disclosure and material transfer agreements, simple agreement amendments, and other types of legal documents;  worked in a law firm or company, preferably a global organization. Intellectual property and patent experience a plus, but not required. Certified Paralegal certificate a plus.

PATH is dedicated to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Location

Seattle, WA, US.

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