JOB DESCRIPTION
At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient's mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.
As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world.
To support our talented team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location-specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives, and a culture of recognition and performance awards.
We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels inspired, invested, cared for, valued, and has a strong sense of belonging.
What You Can Expect
Duties include preparation of any type of legal documents, document collection and review, coordinating all aspects of project intake and tracking, and assuming responsibility for the maintenance of the project files and filing.
Supporting the department contract lifecycle management systems and related uploads, as well as coordination of outside counsels.
Coordinate all aspects of the department's timely, complete, and accurate responses to numerous simultaneous requests in project matters.
Assist in drafting correspondence, various contracts, amendments, legal letters, and other related documents in various areas (distribution agreements, sales agency agreements, sale and purchase with end-customers, consultancy agreements with healthcare professionals).
Assist with the execution of agreements, letters, and any other type of documentation to be signed whether externally or internally within the organization.
Assist the in-house legal counsel in charge of Business development projects (i.e.: mergers and acquisitions, distribution or co-partnership agreements) in the different legal related tasks which can comprise supporting organizing legal information required during due diligence activities, drafting due diligence reports, as well as coordinating various aspects in relation to the preparation and execution of the related deal documentation.
Assist the in-house legal counsel in charge of Corporate activities by drafting some related documentation (shareholders' decisions, board's minutes, agenda and supporting in the execution and filling activities, including corporate documentation archiving).
Review and analyze documents submitted to the legal department. Cross-check and validate information.
Organize and maintain accurate filing and archiving for all projects.
Accurate and timely maintenance of project status spreadsheet and contracts database.
Support uploading into Legisway (contract management system) agreements and related documents.
Coordinate with outside legal counsels on specific assignments, review preliminary advice, and provide recommendations to the internal supervising attorney.
Act as a liaison with various internal departments and personnel, which can include collaboration and follow-up on certain requests and ongoing projects.
Assist in developing, implementing, and optimizing processes and systems to increase the efficiency of the Legal Department.
What Makes You Stand Out
Paralegal certification and/or a bachelor's degree in law or equivalent.
Experience of 7+ years of paralegal or similar experience supporting Legal functions.
Experience in the Life Sciences Industry (medical device ideally) is preferred, and/or in an international law firm.
Extensive knowledge of legal principles and practices, legal research techniques, as well as international contracting principles.
In-depth legal knowledge of various European jurisdictions, with international experience is a plus.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe PDF, and PowerPoint.
Experience in working with a contract management system is a plus (i.e. Legisway from Wolters Kluwer or equivalent).
Fluent in Spanish and English. French or German is a plus.
Your Background
Time management skills to handle accurately multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Must be able to work in different languages (native Spanish and fluent in English mandatory; French or German is a plus).
Must possess strong organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
Must be able to work in a team environment and report regularly to his/her manager and to the department lawyers directing him/her.
Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to review legal documents and organize numerous legal documents in complex matters.
Must be detail-oriented and accurate.
Must be proactive in addressing problems and making continuous process improvements, with a high sense of autonomy.
Must demonstrate follow-through on assignments and the ability to ensure accuracy and completeness without prompting from supervisors.
Travel Expectations
None in the day-to-day. To attend in person when required to department meetings being held.
Zimmer Biomet office located in Barcelona, Spain. Possibility to work remotely 2 days per week.
EOE / M / F / Vet / Disability
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