What Sr. Paralegal contributes to Cardinal Health

Legal provides the company with strategic, proactive, practical and cost-effective legal advice and services in order to protect the organization's assets, operations and image. This function provides the company with strategic, proactive, practical and cost-effective advice and services in order to protect the organization's assets, operations and image. This role supports a highly complex, fast-paced, and multi-faceted business unit within the Medical Segment.

Paralegal prepares agreements and resolves legal questions under the direction of the organization's attorneys. This family provides support and prepares agreements, instruments, and documents, and pleadings relating to commercial matters. This job family also conducts training on corporate policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Analyzes contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, policies and company proceduresDrafts contracts based on term sheets, financial models and approvalsCommunicates contract policies and practices to internal business teams. Ensures contract review, approval and execution are in accordance with standard contract requirements and contract guidelinesPrepares and administers routine correspondence and contract documentation to ensure timely and coordinated submittal and executionMay conduct research to support contract auditCoordinates approvals and responses during contract negotiationPerforms contract closeout activities including informing the appropriate stakeholders that the contract has been signedReviews contracts upon renewal to determine if changes to financial terms, IT and operational requirements are neededConsults with Sales, Marketing, Operations and other relevant stakeholders to determine who will be responsible to communicate the changes internally and externallyDrafts and negotiates a variety of healthcare documents and commercial agreements (Confidentiality/Non-Disclosure Agreements, Product Purchase Agreements, Distribution Services Agreements, other corporate documents, and related agreements)Reviews internal and external marketing materialsAssists with ad hoc projects as needed, including document review and business process improvement

Qualifications

4-6 years of relevant experience in contract administration; healthcare strongly preferredBA, BS or equivalent experience in related field preferred. Advance Degree may be preferredMust be a quick learner and possess excellent written, oral, and presentation skills.Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly in MS Word and Excel

What is expected of you and others at this level

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and general guidance on new projects, manage conflicting priorities, and meet deadlinesAbility to manage high volumes and effectively balance workloadCapacity to work in a team environment and manage projects accordinglyApplies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projectsMay contribute to the development of policies and proceduresWorks on complex projects of large scopeDevelops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problemsSolutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectivesWork reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives

Anticipated salary range:  $79,700 - $113,800

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

Medical, dental and vision coveragePaid time off planHealth savings account (HSA)401k savings planAccess to wages before pay day with myFlexPayFlexible spending accounts (FSAs)Short- and long-term disability coverageWork-Life resourcesPaid parental leaveHealthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 10/06/2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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