Legal Specialist I

Company: AmerisourceBergen
Location: Allentown
Posted on: January 14, 2021

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY: Under general direction of the General Counsel, or other managing attorney within the Legal Department, the Legal Specialist I performs a variety of legal services and project management services on corporate, contract, commercial, litigation, compliance, and intellectual property matters that are handled by the Legal Department. The Legal Specialist I must have sufficient experience and ability to function as an independent professional. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: In the Contract and Commercial area, the duties and responsibilities of the Legal Specialist I may include, without limitation, the following: Collaborate with numerous internal functions, including sales, customer success, business development, finance, and risk management. Generating initial contracts from Legal Department forms for business clients and some communications with the business clients about the same Providing project management assistance in connection with commercial contracting process Preparing standard contract revisions Maintaining correspondence and documentation related to contracts Troubleshooting contract-related issues Assisting with Requests for Proposal (RFPs) as necessary Promote efficiency within the lifecycle contracting process. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires good research experience, writing, communication and computer skills; normally requires a minimum of two (2) or more years of progressively responsible and directly related experience. Experience in a large law firm or the legal department or contract administration group of a public company is desirable. MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS: Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices and legal procedures Ability to work independently Excellent research skills Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing Excellent interpersonal skills Strong judgment and ability to resolve issues effectively Strong organizational skills; attention to detail Strong computer skills; knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Creative, innovative, and solutions-oriented thinker Experience with software, SaaS, and technology contracts is a plus Experience with HIPAA and Business Associate Agreements is a plus Experience working cross-functionally and preferably with sales, finance and marketing teams is a plus WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: Sedentary physical activity requiring reaching, sifting, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking and hearing. Visual requirement is for close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. 75% or more time is spent looking directly at a computer. Associate is frequently required to stand, walk (or otherwise be mobile). Ability to deal with stressful situations as they arise.

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