Job Description

This position supports AbbVie’s global Clinical R&D organization and will interact with attorneys in the Legal Division and R&D business. The position reports to Senior Paralegal II, Clinical R&D Legal and sits in AbbVie's Lake County, IL HQ Office in a hybrid capacity. 

Responsibilities

Works independently on a wide variety of clinical research related legal work, including contract review and negotiation.

Reviews and responds to queries related to legal sections of clinical research related agreements and Informed Consent documents.

Maintains and updates clinical research related templates and forms with precision.

Directly interacts and negotiates with individuals inside and outside AbbVie.

Coordinates with AbbVie legal specialists on intellectual property and privacy law.

Represents AbbVie externally to customers, suppliers, competitors, opposing counsel or government agencies and resolves legal issues using negotiation skills and legal experience.

Identifies and resolves routine legal matters in area of responsibility with minimal supervision.

Develop knowledge of AbbVie’s Clinical R&D business and supported client areas.

Possess strong communication skills required to effectively gather relevant information from internal stakeholders, including  contract management support functions.

Performs independent analysis of unique problems and proposes solutions.

Escalates legal matters to attorneys and manager as appropriate.

Assists attorneys in resolving complex legal issues on projects involving multiple disciplines within legal department and/or multiple functional areas or divisions within AbbVie.

Maintains clear understanding of legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to clinical research.

Keeps abreast of changes in laws that affect client areas.

Advises legal department managers of project developments in a timely manner.

Executes core job responsibilities in a timely manner.

Interacts across all levels of management.