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Tennessee Oncology, one of the nation’s largest, community-based cancer care specialists, is home to one of the leading clinical trial networks in the country. Established 1976 in Nashville, Tennessee Oncology’s mission remains unchanged: To provide access to high-quality cancer care and the expertise of clinical research for all patients, at convenient locations within their community and close to their home. Our growing network of physicians and locations is based on this mission. Tennessee Oncology is committed to advancing both the science of detection and targeted treatments, and to making these advances available to every patient. We believe caring for cancer patients is a privilege.
Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.
Job Description:
The Contract Administration/Paralegal role shall support necessary administration functions for the company, including, maintaining company records, licenses and filings, maintenance of all contract documentation, coordinating and conducting company filings for new and existing entities, and responding to relevant inquiries regarding contract information and company-related matters.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist Contract Manager and In-Counsel’s support, drafting, reviewing, revising, and negotiating a wide variety of legal documents.
- Records management to include tracking contract renewals, expirations, and other post-execution deliverables.
- Summarizing contractual terms and other business and legal matters and responding to internal contract inquiries and other requests pertaining to such terms and matters.
- Maintaining organized electronic transaction files for ongoing contract negotiation.
- Flagging non-standard contract terms that require additional approval.
- Set-up and maintenance of all legal documents into electronic contract management system.
- Support in connection with M&A transactions and joint ventures, including project management associated with diligence.
- Flexibly expand responsibilities as the company grows.
- Support in connection with M&A transactions and joint ventures, including project management associated with diligence.
- Flexibly expand responsibilities as the company grows.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Excellent interpersonal, written (grammar, spelling, format), and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
- Have a strong work ethic and sense of professionalism and discretion, demonstrating accountability, integrity, good judgement and respect for confidentiality
- Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization and demonstrate a team-oriented work style.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Reliable, a fast learner, self-motivated.
- Ability to effectively handle shifting priorities and adapt to changing demands in a dynamic environment.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s Degree from accredited university, preferred.
- Paralegal certificate is preferred or 5 years equivalent experience in contract administration.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
