About dexcom:
Founded in 1999, dexcom, inc(nasdaq: dxcm), develops and markets continuous glucose monitoring (cgm) systems for ambulatory use by people with diabetes and by healthcare providers for the treatment of people with diabetesThe company is the leader in transforming diabetes care and management by providing cgm technology to help patients and healthcare professionals better manage diabetesSince the company’s inception, dexcom has focused on better outcomes for patients, caregivers, and clinicians by delivering solutions that are best in class—while empowering the community to take control of diabetesDexcom reported full-year 2020 revenue of $1.9b, a growth of 30% versus 2019Headquartered in san diego, california, with additional offices in the u.s., europe, and asia pacific, the company employs over 6,000 people worldwide.
Functional description
Provides legal assistance to corporate attorneysActs as liaison between company attorneys, outside counsel, organizations and in-house employeesCompiles data from legal digests, encyclopedias and practice manualsAssembles, proofs and edits drafts of contracts, leases, licenses and insurance policiesPrepares and files legal documents with appropriate entities, as requiredConducts research on projects as directed by corporate attorneysMay review and ensure the company`s compliance with regulationsAssists internally in analyzing documentsCounsels on progress of casesMay assist with the review and preparation of patent material and applicationsRequires paralegal certification, law office experience and knowledge of office automation equipment/software related to activities.
Position summary
The senior commercial paralegal, strategic contracts will report to the director, legal affairs - new markets, strategic transactions & sec, and will support all aspects of the end-to-end contract operations process for dexcom’s legal strategic transactions groupThis is a high impact role supporting a rapidly growing business and expanding legal functionYou will be working with experienced attorneys, corporate strategy professionals and other business stakeholders on day-to-day matters and strategic initiativesYou will validate contract requests, draft, review and negotiate agreements with attorney supervision, obtain approval of non-standard terms, manage the execution and filing of agreements, help develop and maintain templates, support ongoing contract process improvement efforts, and track and report on open matters for the group.
Duties and responsibilities:
Support all aspects of the end-to-end contract operations process for dexcom’s legal strategic transactions group, including drafting, finalization and execution of agreements and relevant schedules and exhibits, archiving of execution copies etc.
Draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements with strategic customers, collaboration partners and vendors, including non-disclosure agreements and master services agreements.
Collaborate with other members of the legal team and work cross-functionally with other teams, including strategy, quality, regulatory, clinical affairs and finance teams; assist with legal project management and coordinate among functional groups.
Obtain approvals for non-standard terms and conditions and review of contract terms.
Assist attorneys to create, improve, and implement applicable forms, templates, processes, and procedures to improve efficiency.
Effectively manage outside vendors and coordinate efforts across multiple internal teams.
Support process changes in alignment with stakeholders where needed and contribute to organization and maintenance of contract repository.
Qualifications:
5 to 8 years of progressive responsibility as a paralegal with recent experience in contract negotiation, administration and/or management.
Paralegal certification or equivalent legal education or training.
Strong writing, editing, negotiation, prioritization and presentation skills.
Ability to exercise sound independent judgment; excellent interpersonal skills.
Strategic thinker with the ability to formulate or contribute to creative and practical legal business solutions.
Comfort with working independently and as part of a team.
Quick learner with the ability and willingness to adapt to new technology and software platforms.
Comprehensive computer skills including microsoft office.
Familiarity with contract management solutions.
Preferred qualifications
Bachelors’ degree or equivalent strongly preferred.
Travel required:
Up to 25%
Functional/business knowledge
A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways.
Demonstrates further technical development and a track record of project success.
Demonstrates an ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
Considered a specialist in the field within the function.
Scope
Assists in determining objectives of assignmentPlan schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives.
Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
Networks with senior internal and external colleagues in own area of expertise.
Judgement
Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
Normally receives little instruction on day‐to‐day work, general instructions on new assignments.
Experience and education
Typically requires a bachelors degree and a minimum of 5 – 8 years of related experience.
Workplace type
The workplace type for this role is remoteBased on the nature of your position you will need to visit a dexcom site no more than once per quarter and no more than 10 business days per visit (4 trips/40 days max per year)Travel and expenses will be reimbursed for this travel if you live outside of commuting distance (typically 75 miles/120km) of your assigned dexcom site.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact dexcom talent acquisition at talentacquisition@dexcom.com.
An equal opportunity employerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disabilityDexcom’s aap may be viewed upon request by contacting talent acquisition at talentacquisition@dexcom.com.
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