Under general direction of the General Counsel, or other managing attorney within the Legal Department, the Legal Specialist I performs a variety of legal services and project management services on corporate, contract, commercial, litigation, compliance, and intellectual property matters that are handled by the Legal Department. The Legal Specialist I must have sufficient experience and ability to function as an independent professional.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
In the Contract and Commercial area, the duties and responsibilities of the Legal Specialist I may include, without limitation, the following:
Collaborate with numerous internal functions, including sales, customer success, business development, finance, and risk management.
Generating initial contracts from Legal Department forms for business clients and some communications with the business clients about the same
Providing project management assistance in connection with commercial contracting process
Preparing standard contract revisions
Maintaining correspondence and documentation related to contracts
Troubleshooting contract-related issues
Assisting with Requests for Proposal (RFPs) as necessary
Promote efficiency within the lifecycle contracting process.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires good research experience, writing, communication and computer skills; normally requires a minimum of two (2) or more years of progressively responsible and directly related experience. Experience in a large law firm or the legal department or contract administration group of a public company is desirable.
MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices and legal procedures
Ability to work independently
Excellent research skills
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong judgment and ability to resolve issues effectively
Strong organizational skills; attention to detail
Strong computer skills; knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Creative, innovative, and solutions-oriented thinker
Experience with software, SaaS, and technology contracts is a plus
Experience with HIPAA and Business Associate Agreements is a plus
Experience working cross-functionally and preferably with sales, finance and marketing teams is a plus
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
Visual requirement is for close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
75% or more time is spent looking directly at a computer.
Associate is frequently required to stand, walk (or otherwise be mobile).
Ability to deal with stressful situations as they arise.
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AmerisourceBergen was built on a legacy of more than 100 years of excellence in pharmaceutical sourcing and wholesale distribution. Our deep-rooted industry experience and unmatched leadership in specialty distribution and services uniquely positions us as an industry leader.
