Contract Specialist / Paralegal - ref. b02427503

Role Overview:

This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the legal functions of a growing organization in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You Will:

• Review, draft, and assist in negotiating commercial and Research & Development contracts, including but not limited to:
• vendor agreements, service contracts, supply agreements, licensing agreements, material and transfer agreements, research collaborations and NDAs, along with amendments and terminations to the same.
• Ensure all contracts meet the company’s strategic objectives while managing risks and maintaining compliance with legal and industry standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including finance, procurement, and business units to gather necessary contract information and requirements for contract drafting and negotiation.
• Maintain an organized contract management system while managing the contract lifecycle, including tracking milestones, renewals, and expirations.
• Ensure that appropriate approvals for all contracts are obtained while training others on the use of the contract management system.
• Draft and update legal templates for use by the legal and procurement teams and other stakeholders.
• Provide support for dispute resolution and investigations, including drafting cease & desist letters, sending and managing litigation holds, assembling, reviewing and redacting documents responsive to discovery requests, and other support as requested by in-house legal team.
• Assist with due diligence in connection with mergers, acquisitions and other business transactions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certification or equivalent legal education preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of contracts experience, with a focus on contract law, commercial agreements, or university licensing.
• Experience working in-house, ideally within a publicly traded company, is strongly preferred.
• Proficient in drafting, reviewing, and interpreting complex legal documents, particularly commercial contracts and licensing agreements.
• Building and maintaining excellent working relationships across the organization and with external parties, with a focus on following up and bringing projects to completion.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, while maintaining excellent communication and collaboration with supervising attorneys and other team members.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines. Project Management experience is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word’s track changes function, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint, and contract management lifecycle systems (e.g., Agiloft).
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Business Overview:

We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future.

Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to help nourish the world.

Benefits Overview:

At Genus we offer a competitive salary. Benefits include health, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, long and short-term disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays and ETO (employee time off). This position will have opportunity for growth.

Equal Employment Opportunities:

Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Recruitment Fraud Warning:

Genus plc will never ask you to provide fees or payment for computer, software, or other equipment or supplies during the recruitment and/or onboarding process. If you have any questions about your individual application, please contact the Genus Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@genusplc.com.