Paralegal

Alcon

(Fort Worth, Texas)
Full Time
Job Posting Details
About Alcon
Alcon, A Division of Novartis, is the global leader in eye care. Our mission is to discover new ways to enhance sight and improve people's lives. We were founded in 1945 as a small ophthalmic shop in Fort Worth, Texas. Over the past 70 years, we have become the world’s leading eye care company through a combination of innovative research and development, strategic acquisitions, and partnerships with renowned third-party organizations.
Summary
The purpose of this position is to provide paralegal services that meet the needs of the business and the legal function. This position prepares agreements from attorney-approved templates under supervision. Conducts research and resolves routine legal questions under the direction of an attorney on a level between the attorney and the legal administrative assistant. Engages in a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to those calling for judgment and independent initiative. Advises company personnel on routine matters.
Responsibilities
* Draft, review and edit domestic and international agreements as assigned under supervision. * Draft, review and edit template agreements as assigned and under supervision. * Interface with Alcon client groups and outside vendors in processing of agreements. * Manage drafted agreements, renewals and amendments via the contract system. * Draft and manage template agreements via the contract system and educate internal client groups on the use of templates. * Assist attorneys in gathering data for transaction projects, such as acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, and critical supply or sales transactions. * Organize transactional document productions, such as for HSR filings. * Assist attorneys with other projects as requested. Common Leadership & Development (activities common across all Paralegal areas): * Continuously develop personal and professional skills. Contribute to education of clients. * Understand the roles of, and interact with colleagues within the global team and cross-divisionally. * Propose paralegal projects and/or take responsibility for a key aspect of a project. * Mentor or train other paralegals/colleagues. Integrity and Compliance (activities common across all Paralegal areas) * Work within Integrity and Compliance policies and ensure those around him/her do the same. * Work to foster a diverse and inclusive environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment.
Ideal Candidate
* High School diploma or equivalent with Paralegal Certificate English * One (1) year of Legal/Contract Management experience with a Bachelor’s Degree; * Three (3) years of Legal/Contract Management experience with an Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies or Paralegal Certificate Program.

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