Legal Intern

Job description

Job Number

2311008

Business

GE Healthcare

Business Segment

Healthcare Legal

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Posted Position Title

Legal Intern

Career Level

Co-op/Intern

Function

Legal

Function Segment

Administration and Support

Location(s) Where Opening Is Available

United Kingdom

City

Amersham

Postal Code

HP7 9NA

Relocation Expenses

No

Role Summary/Purpose

The legal intern, reporting to Senior Counsel, will support the commercial legal team in our Life Sciences business in EMEA (Europe Middle East and Africa). The role is based in our Amersham Place office, Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire.

Essential Responsibilities

• Reviewing and amending commercial contracts including confidential disclosure agreements, supply agreements and quality agreements among others
• Reviewing and analyzing contractual terms
• Advising the business on the compliance of marketing materials against internal policies
• Researching specific points of law
• Assisting with document review
• Creating and updating contract templates including terms & conditions of sale
• Monitoring and advising on changes in commercial law and regulations
• Working on on-going projects which require legal input
• Preparing presentations and training on legal and compliance issues for review and delivery by legal team
• Collecting, collating and summarizing/updating company information (including officer details and minute books), in particular compiling all key information from and for the corporate books of GEHC Life Science's European registered companies
• Administration, as required
• Working with the business, other support functions and central GE functions, as required
• All intern activities will be supervised by a suitably qualified member of the legal team.

Quality Specific Goals:
1. Aware of and comply with the GEHC Quality Manual, Quality Management System, Quality Management Policy, Quality Goals, and applicable laws and regulations as they apply to this job type/position
2. Complete all planned Quality & Compliance training within the defined deadlines
3. Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns and take immediate corrective action as required

Desired profile

Qualifications/Requirements

Required Qualifications:
1. Have/is in the process of acquiring a Bachelor of Laws degree or Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)
2. Enthusiastic approach to applying legal experience to the business environment
3. Eager to learn and experience new challenges
4. Ability to adapt to new demands and experiences
5. Ability to work in a dynamic, changing environment
6. Accuracy and detailed-oriented
7. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
8. Effective time management and organizational skills; able to balance multiple priorities
9. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills

Desired Characteristics

1. Ability to exercise independent judgment consistent with department guidelines.
2. Previous experience using independent thought processes to plan ahead, process information, maintain workflow and anticipate future needs of the team.
3. Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
4. Self-Starter, proactive, able to work independently with minimal direction
5. Ability to quickly identify and prioritize issues, create solutions and meet deadlines.
6. Team player with strong interpersonal skills, capable of working within a globally diverse team across different time zones.

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