Associate Counsel Contracts The candidate provides legal advice and represents PPD in legal matters. Prepares, negotiates and finalizes PPD Agreements and/or other related documentation. Assesses legal risks and provides recommendations and alternative mitigating resolutions to departmental and senior management. Makes recommendations to Executive Management with regard to risks, strategies and recommendations upon request. Participates in committees as needed. Provides training to other functional groups within PPD on contract requirements and other legal matters. Develops processes and training, and takes advantage of other departmental improvement opportunities. Understands and adheres to PPD and Client SOPs, WPDs and other regulations for all aspects of project implementation, execution and closeout. Assists in other legal matters, as required. Assists with customer disputes as requested.
The candidate should have a bachelor's degree and an advanced degree in law (Juris Doctorate or equivalent educational model in other jurisdictions). Previous legal experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years); or an equivalent combination of education, training, & experience. Corporate contracts experience preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Substantial organizational skills and strong attention to detail with proven ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively. Must be flexible and able to reprioritize workload to meet changing project needs. Comprehensive MS Excel and MS Word skills. Excellent English and grammar skills. Excellent analytical and decision-based thinking. Capable of drafting and negotiating routine contract provisions autonomously and complex contract provisions, with oversight. Must be able to work independently and as a team player. Must be able to identify risk and evaluate fact patterns to advise on the application of the law (may require some oversight). Ability to apply knowledge of and adhere to all PPD and Client SOPs, WPDs and other regulations in all aspects of project implementation, execution and closeout. Ability to identify legal risks and develop strategic and tactical ways to minimize such risks.
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