Legal Contract Associate/Paralegal - US - Remote
Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, 27703, USA
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Law/Legal
Business Law, Financial Law, Intellectual Property
Who We Are
We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.
We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers, and together we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way.
Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives, and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.
Why WorldwideWe believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands‑on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day.
Join us!
Under general supervision, the Contract Associate is responsible for the overall management of activities involved in the development/preparation and revision of the company’s contracts/change orders and Confidentiality/Non‑Disclosure Agreements with its sponsors.
What You Will Do- Support the legal contracts team in formatting and drafting templates, contracts and agreements, such as confidentiality/non‑disclosure agreements
- Review and negotiate confidentiality/non‑disclosure agreements and other contracts, as necessary
- Administer execution and delivery of contracts to internal stakeholders and outside parties and file them in the appropriate organizational filing structure as needed
- Collaborate with Business Development, Operations, Finance and Legal departments to draft and finalize contracts/change orders/consulting agreements and contract termination documents with sponsors
- Lead and participate in conference calls to negotiate terms of an agreement with the sponsor
- Manage the overall process and activities for ensuring execution of contracts and change orders, with flexibility and prioritization to meet business goals and deadlines
The Role
- Working knowledge of general legal and contracting principles required
- Acute attention to detail and exceptional reading skills
- Ability to redline contractual documents based on the company’s processes, standards and procedures
- Must be able to multi‑task, analyze information, set and manage own work priorities, function in a fast‑paced environment and meet deadlines
- Strong communication skills, including written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
- Experience in a pharma/biotech/contract research organization is a plus
- Completion of an accredited paralegal program
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Minimum of one year of direct experience with a Contract Research Organization (CRO) or pharmaceutical data, sourcing, integration, analysis, and reporting
- A minimum of 3 years of recent paralegal experience working in a law firm or corporation on confidentiality/nondisclosure agreements
- Proficiency in all MS‑Office applications including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and proficiency with Excel
We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do.
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Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law.
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