Legal Specialist 1

time left to apply End Date: February 16, 2025 (15 days left to apply) job requisition id R1461476 Job Description Summary This position forms part of the Lead Contract Negotiators (LCN) group. Provides legal advice and counsel within a function, region or country to support the creation, review, and negotiation of customer and vendor clinical contracts. Responsibilities : Under general guidance from a senior IQVIA attorney, provides legal assistance to IQVIA companies in complying with laws, meeting business objectives, protecting assets and minimizing risks. Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a broad range of clinical contracts, primarily focused on non-disclosure agreements, as well as other customer and vendor agreements as needed. Ensuring that contracts are in compliance with legal, regulatory and organization policies. Monitoring the contract process to assure compliance with the organization’s contractual guidelines for both customers and vendors, including participation in precontract discussions, contract negotiations and contract changes. Track work and obtain appropriate reviews and approvals, adhering to established processes. Participate or coordinate as a legal contract lead in customer or vendor calls to support negotiations of the contracts. Ensure delivery of a final contract in a timely fashion, working independently or as part of a team. Conduct written and/or verbal follow-up with customers and vendors after the delivery of draft or signature-ready contracts. Support the development and delivery of training to “upskill” non-legal staff and/or move non-essential work out of LCN. Attend and participate in team meetings. Perform other duties related to this role as required. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Academic background with a law degree from an accredited university. Qualified to practice law in a global organization and has 2-3 years post qualification experience. Ability to negotiate, read and draft in English, as well as fluent in spoken English. Proficient in drafting various types of contracts in English and negotiating complex deals directly with customers and vendors. Strong organizational, planning, project management, communication, presentation and influence skills. Solid understanding of the government regulations that affect the operation of the organization. Ability to work creatively in a fast-paced environment and strong sense of ownership. Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work simultaneously on multiple priorities and meet established timelines. Ability to work independently, establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients, and at the same time be a good team player. Possess excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills necessary to establish quickly credibility and trust throughout the organization. CV must be submitted in English #home-based IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at #J-18808-Ljbffr