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About the Role

ICON is seeking an experienced Legal Administrator to manage the contract lifecycle in Research, from negotiation to execution. This role requires deep knowledge of various contract types and a proactive, solution-oriented approach. The candidate will collaborate with internal stakeholders, legal teams, and external partners, and develop playbooks and processes with Legal and Compliance teams.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage aspects of the contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and executing complex contracts.
• Assist legal team with drafting and editing legal language, compliance issues, gathering necessary information, and preparing documents.
• Negotiate with third-party vendors and academic medical institutions utilizing guidance from Legal, Compliance, Privacy, and Trade Compliance teams.
• Utilize legal playbooks to drive contract negotiations.
• Work cross-functionally with departments such as Business Operations, Legal, and Research to ensure contracts align with organizational objectives and timelines.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of contract management processes, systems, and templates.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in contract negotiations, management, end-to-end, or as a paralegal, preferably in a corporate or law firm environment.
• Strong experience in managing the initiation to execution contract lifecycle.
• Proficient in drafting and reviewing complex research related contracts in the area of drug development.
• Strong background in working with Legal and Compliance, with the ability to handle detailed document preparation, and support for legal teams.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in implementing fallback positions and interpreting nuanced contracting concepts.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Ability to address complex issues, navigate challenges, and provide proactive, solution-oriented guidance.
• Familiarity with contract management software (e.g., CLM systems), document management tools, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must have the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Skills

• Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)
• Legal Review
• Compliance
• Negotiation
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Process Improvement
• Paralegal Capabilities
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Technical Proficiency

Experience Level

• Minimum of 5 years of experience

Education Level

• J.D. Required

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
• Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
• Retirement and pension plans
• Life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

About the Company

• ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments toப்atients faster.
• As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

Equal Opportunity

• ICON is an equal opportunity employer.
• We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
• If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.