Senior Legal Specialist

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Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in law, public policy, marketing, business, finance, or related discipline preferred.
• 5 years of experience in legal, policy, auditing, training, or related disciplines, preferably in the bio/pharma/medical device/diagnostics industry.
• In-depth knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment, including privacy and employment law.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for synthesizing complex information.
• Ability to work in fast-paced conditions and demonstrate good judgment.
• Proven effectiveness in developing scalable processes for organizational efficiency.
• Excellent project management skills for prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal operations technologies.
• Preference for candidates with privacy and employment matter experience.
• Specialist certification (CIPP, SHRM) is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Manage operational relationships with outside counsel and legal service providers.
• Assist in negotiations and enforce engagement agreement terms with law firms.
• Oversee legal technology services and manage procurement and implementation.
• Manage registered agent and corporate filings vendor.
• Support administrative activities of the legal department, including investigations and incident management.
• Analyze processes for law and compliance management to promote efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with local CLE and registration requirements for attorneys.
• Develop and oversee department KPIs for accurate and timely reporting.
• Support strategic ad hoc projects and initiatives as needed.