Paralegal III

Req ID: 8055

Working Location: PENNSYLVANIA, CENTER VALLEY

Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid

Are you looking for a company that cares about people’s lives and health, including yours? Let’s inspire healthier lives, together.

Olympus, a leading medical technology company, has focused on making people’s lives better for over 100 years.

Our Purpose is to make people’s lives healthier, safer, and more fulfilling.

Our Core Values are reflected in all we do: Integrity – Empathy – Agility – Unity – Long-Term View

We deliver on our purpose and our core values by staying True to Life.

Job Description

The Paralegal III is responsible for initiating and producing complex 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. Advanced knowledge and an understanding of diverse practice areas, processes, laws, rules and regulations are required. The specific duties of the Paralegal III may vary based on Legal Department needs and will include, but not be limited to assisting with commercial transactional documents.

Job Duties

Draft, review and negotiate commercial 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.
Perform research regarding complex and evolving areas of law.
Assist in the implementation of programs and projects designed to ensure continued compliance with applicable international, federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
Manage special projects and perform other duties as directed by attorneys in Legal Department.
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 eight (8) years of paralegal or equivalent experience is required.
Proficient in Microsoft Word.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred:

Prior experience in a corporate legal department is a plus.
Preferred background in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating Product Purchases, Clinical Trials, HCP Consulting, Product Loans, and Non-Disclosure Agreements.
Experience with regulations and contractual matters impacting medical devices or similar industries such as the FDA regulations, OIG guidance, health care fraud and abuse, and Open Payments.
Knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
Tact and diplomacy.
Ability to shift priorities quickly and adjust work schedule based on workload and demands.
Experience with data privacy legal matters, including HIPAA and GDPR.

Why join Olympus?

Here, people matter—our health, our happiness, and our lives.

Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Visions coverage effective on start date
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Free virtual live and on-demand wellness classes
Work-life balance supportive culture with hybrid and remote roles
12 Paid Holidays
Educational Assistance
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
Volunteering and charitable donation match programs
Diversity & Inclusion Programs including Colleague Affinity Networks
On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**

*US Only

**Limited locations

We care about your health and financial well-being and offer the resources you need to feel vital, confident and ready for wherever life takes you. Learn more about our benefit offerings at https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers/benefits-perks.

About us:

Our Medical business uses innovative capabilities in medical technology, therapeutic intervention, and precision manufacturing to help healthcare professionals deliver diagnostic, therapeutic, and minimally invasive procedures to improve clinical outcomes, reduce costs, and enhance the quality of life for patients and their safety.

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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