Contract and Paralegal Support Specialist - Mandarin Speaker

Contract and Paralegal Support Specialist - Mandarin Speaker

Job title: Contract and Paralegal Support Specialist - Mandarin Language

About the job

Our Hubs are a crucial part of how we innovate, improving performance across every Sanofi department and providing a springboard for the amazing work we do. Build a career and you can be part of transforming our business while helping to change millions of lives. Ready? As Contract and Paralegal Support Specialist, you’ll report to the Team Lead within the Contract Services organization. The Contract Support Specialist plays a critical role in providing support to relevant internal teams, particularly Legal and Procurement, ensuring accurate documentation and facilitating efficient contract processes.

Main responsibilities:

• Contract Preparation: Assist in the preparation, review, and editing of contracts, collaborating with legal and procurement to ensure contract accuracy and compliance with relevant policies.
• Contract Research: Conduct research of existing and related contracts and agreements, staying informed about relevant laws and regulations.
• Documentation Management: Maintain organized, accurate, and up-to-date contract files and documentation, tracking contract lifecycle events, deadlines, and renewal dates in Coupa CLMa.
• Communication and Coordination: Establish and maintain strong stakeholder and customer relationships, acting as a liaison between Procurement Services, Procurement, Legal, and Sanofi’s GBUs and Corporate Functions.
• Risk Identification and Mitigation: Identify potential legal and contractual risks and collaborate with legal and procurement teams to develop strategies for risk mitigation.
• Compliance Oversight: Ensure contracts adhere to laws, regulations, and internal policies affecting contracts.

About you

• Previous experience in a legal support/contract specialist role or as a paralegal.
• Advanced contract drafting skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology and contract principles.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Familiarity with contract management tools/software.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin (spoken and written). Additional languages are a plus.

Preferred:

• Legal studies or paralegal certification.
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience working in a corporate legal environment.
• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.

Why choose us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including health insurance, out-patient benefits, and family-friendly policies such as maternity, paternity, and solo parent leaves.

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