Paralegal

Company: Purdue Research Foundation
Location: West Lafayette
Posted on: November 19, 2021

Job Description:

Essential Functions
Work with transactional legal team to review, edit and draft confidentiality agreements, options, amendments, and license agreements.
Manage project docket as member of the transactional legal team and under the direction of Transactional Counsel.
Ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of agreement negotiations by monitoring agreement negotiation status and initiate follow-up, as needed, internally, with Purdue University, and third parties on joint projects.
Work with Senior Finance and License Compliance Specialist to monitor contract compliance issues and, in coordination with Business Development Manager, draft notices including letters of default/breach, termination, suspension, and demand for payment.

Additional Responsibilities
In coordination with Business Development Managers, track agreement approval and signature status, and ensure distribution of fully executed agreements to both internal and external parties.
In coordination with Senior Finance and License Compliance Specialist, ensure document management system reflects up to date information as it relates to Transactional Paralegal responsibilities.
In coordination with Senior Finance and License Compliance Specialist and Business Development Manager, monitor agreement timelines to ensure timely renegotiation and renewals; draft extensions and amendments, as needed.
Assist with reporting, presentations and compliance matters as needed.
Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Basic knowledge of boilerplate contract terms.
Basic knowledge and understanding of confidentiality and license agreements.
Knowledge of legal analysis and research.
Attention to detail with a quality-control focus.
Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Adobe, and electronic signatures (database and spreadsheet software programs a plus).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Exceptional organizational skills, along with the ability to complete tasks in an accurate and timely manner despite numerous conflicting priorities and deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of the team.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, along with the ability to interact with a diverse constituent population.
Regular and reliable attendance are requirements of this position.

Education/Experience
Associate's Degree and 1-3 years of paralegal/legal assistant/contract management experience required.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
One to three years of paralegal/legal assistant/contract management experience required.
Experience with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal agreements.
Experience with and knowledge of intellectual property and licensing preferred.

The application deadline is Friday, December 3, 2021. A criminal conviction check and negative controlled substance test are required for employment in this position.

Purdue Research Foundation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. PRF views, evaluates, and treats all persons in all Foundation-related activities solely as individuals on the basis of their own personal abilities, qualifications, and other relevant characteristics. All qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, gender, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran.

Employment Type: Full Time

Years Experience: 1 - 3 years

Bonus/Commission: No

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