Paralegal II

Req ID: 9208

Working Location: PENNSYLVANIA, CENTER VALLEY

Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. 

Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose:

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.

Learn more about Life at Olympus.

**Please note: All correspondence will be sent from our Olympus domain (@Olympus.com). If you receive correspondence from an entity other than @Olympus.com, it is likely not legitimate.

Job Description

The Transactional Paralegal II is responsible for initiating and producing work at a high level of competence in one or more areas of law in support of attorneys in the Legal Department and/or business clients. These services include a wide variety of project management, para-professional and support services for the Legal Department. Knowledge and an understanding of diverse practice areas, processes, laws, rules and regulations are required. The specific duties of the Transactional Paralegal II may vary based on Legal Department needs and will include, but not be limited to assisting with a variety of transactional documents.

Job Duties

Draft, review and negotiate agreements and other legal documents under supervision of an attorney.
Assist in the creation and enhancement of template agreements and playbooks.
Attend and/or lead meetings and conference calls with business groups and clients, as well as vendors, customers, outside counsel, and opposing counsel. Follow up on action items with attorneys to ensure they are addressed and resolved.
Ensure compliance with various federal, state and local laws, along with company policies.
Assist in performing research regarding various areas of the law.
Assist in the implementation of programs and projects designed to ensure continued compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
Manage special projects and perform other duties as directed by attorneys in Legal Department.
Manage the intake process for requests for legal review of contracts, ensuring all necessary information is collected and documented.
Maintain and organize contract files and databases, ensuring all documents are up-to-date and easily accessible.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor of Art or Science degree preferred, or paralegal certificate or equivalent knowledge required.
A minimum of three (3) years of paralegal or equivalent experience is required.

Preferred:

Prior experience in a corporate legal department is a plus.
Strong understanding of contract law and legal terminology.
Preferred background in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating Agreements related to the sale and distribution of products, Supply, Development, Master Services, Consulting, Product Purchases, Clinical Trials, HCP Consulting, data privacy, and Non-Disclosure Agreements.
Preferred experience with regulations and contractual matters impacting medical devices or similar industries such as the FDA regulations, OIG guidance, health care fraud and abuse, HIPAA, GDPR, and Open Payments.

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:

Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*
12 Paid Holidays
On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**

Connected Culture you can embrace:

Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset
Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments
Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs
Diversity Equity & Inclusion Initiatives including Employee Resource Groups
Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs
Paid Educational Assistance

*US Only

**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefit and incentives.

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com.

Olympus is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace

We recognize diversity in people, views and lifestyle choices and emphasize the importance of inclusion and mutual respect. We strive to continue to foster empathy and unity in the workplace so that our employees can fully contribute and thrive.

Let’s realize your potential, together.

It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Applicants with Disabilities:

As a Federal Contractor, Olympus is committed to ensuring our hiring process is accessible to everyone. If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application or hiring process, please contact Olympus via email at OCAAccommodations@olympus.com. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Pennsylvania (US-PA) || Center Valley || Legal

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