Paralegal, Operations Legal

Job Description The Paralegal supports the Operations Legal team in managing a broad range of commercial and operational legal matters under the supervision of an attorney. This role focuses on drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering commercial agreements including CDAs/NDAs, real estate agreements, vendor and supplier contracts, professional services agreements, and other legal documents. Responsibilities Identify and resolve routine issues within area of responsibility by using legal knowledge and experience to develop solutions and implement resolutions. Plan and prepare for meetings with internal and external stakeholders and maintain departmental files in compliance with corporate and government regulations. Assist in process improvement and resource development to meet current and future needs of the Legal department. Assist others with executing legal projects to support the Department or Legal Division. Collaborate with or delegate to Legal support staff, including Project Assistants and other Paralegals, in assigned responsibilities. Collaborate regularly with Attorneys and business stakeholders for assigned projects to find solutions to routine legal issues. Attend cross‑functional team meetings. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree and/or ABA approved Paralegal Certificate required. Minimum 2 years experience within a law firm or legal department of a corporation required. Position requires discretion, independent judgment and critical thinking for managing and completing assignments. Advanced communication skills required to effectively gather relevant information from business stakeholders and negotiate both internally and externally on routine matters. Strong writing and analytical skills required to review, draft and prepare legal‑related documents. Strong organizational, interpersonal skills, project management and multitasking skills to manage multiple matters, set own work priorities and meet required work deadlines. Exercises foundational understanding of rules, procedures and institutions for interpreting and enforcing laws in their area of expertise, and preferably with respect to the pharmaceutical industry. Foundational problem‑solving skills required to identify and analyze routine issues in order to develop and propose solutions. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint applications. Ability to learn new systems as needed. Additional Information The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. This job is eligible to participate in our short‑term incentive programs. Equal Opportunity Employer AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled. US & Puerto Rico only – to learn more, visit US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: #J-18808-Ljbffr BioSpace