USCAN Commercial Paralegal

Job description

3479905
Additional Cities

Chicago
Career Level

Experienced
Business

GE Healthcare
Business Segment

Healthcare Global Law & Policy
Function

Legal
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

Illinois
Postal Code

60661-3671
Role Summary/Purpose

As a member of GE Healthcare’s United States commercial legal team, Paralegal will play an important role as a strategic business partner on behalf of GE Healthcare in structuring, drafting, and advising commercial transactions and other advice in support of GE Healthcare’s United States Equipment, Services and Digital businesses.
Essential Responsibilities

Paralegal is responsible for the day-to-day activity of negotiating, structuring and drafting commercial contracts with GE Healthcare key strategic and corporate account customers. The Paralegal is also responsible for maintaining and educating on commercial policies and procedures, and ensuring consistent application of these throughout the business, through sound partnering with the business and functional teams.
• Under guidance of counsel, drafting, reviewing and negotiating strategic business agreements and transactions such as (but not limited to) customer sales contracts, license agreements, amendments, confidentiality agreements, contract amendments, and request for proposals.
• Administering contract documentation and approval systems pursuant to GE Healthcare policies and procedures.
• Managing contract databases, clause libraries, and other documentation tools.
• Working closely with company sales, service, finance and controllership teams as well as customers, business managers and attorneys.
• Acting as a business partner by applying combined business and legal judgment to proposed deals, relationships and other issues requiring legal or compliance attention.
• Providing legal leadership on specific commercial areas as identified that may include government, channel partners and/or other focus areas.
Qualifications/Requirements

1. Minimum of 5 years demonstrated administrative experience in a corporate or professional business environment, supporting the activities of a department/team or senior manager2. Strong time management skills. Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast paced environment3. Strong oral and written English communication skills, including grammar and composition 4. Excellent PC skills with advanced level skills in all Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook Mail) and previous demonstrated experience navigating the Internet effectively5. Demonstrated experience working on multiple projects with more than one team member simultaneously, adjusting to changing priorities and follow through on all assignments6. Must be able to maintain security of highly confidential information—discretion and confidentiality required7. Must be able to work self-directed with an ability to multi-task8. Must be willing and able to flex work hours periodically based on business needs
Desired Characteristics

1. Solid project management skills working on multiple projects and balancing priorities2. Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels of the organization 3. Ability to work well independently and in a team setting 4. Adaptable/Flexible: Being open to change and work in ambiguous situations5. Integrity: Accepting and adhering to high ethical, moral, and personal values in decisions, communications, actions, and when dealing with others 6. Change agent, process oriented, global mindset7. Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate business issues in an easy to understand manner8. Execution and follow through: Ability to move project/issue from visionary stage to completion
About Us

GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Primary State/Province

Illinois
Primary City

Chicago