Junior Lawyer/paralegal

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Amgen Full time

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?:

If you feel like you're a part of something bigger, it's because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world's leading biotechnology companies.

We have reimagined the most important aspects of our work lives, creating more flexibility than ever before and with technology we are utilizing a chatbot to communicate with you during stages of the recruitment process.

So don't be surprised if you get a message from
"Gene"' it means it could be time for a career you can be proud of at Amgen.


Live - What you will do
We're seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Junior Lawyer/Paralegal to join our Sydney-based Legal team.

This newly created position reports to the Director, Legal & Company Secretary and is a part-time (3 days a week), 12-month contract role.

In this role, you'll work closely with the Legal Director & Company Secretary, provide legal support to draft/review/edit legal documents prior to execution and research legal issues relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to learn and contribute to the Legal Department of a global biotechnology leader.

_ Key Responsibilities include:
_

  • Assist in drafting and reviewing legal documents including contracts prior to execution
  • Assist in drafting correspondence and responses with meticulous detail
  • Conduct research on legal issues relevant to the pharmaceutical industry
  • Implement new processes and procedures to streamline workflow
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
  • Liaise and communicate effectively with employees when assisting with legal matters

Win - What we expect of you:

  • Completed a legal degree in NSW or a paralegal course with strong academic results
  • Prior experience as a Graduate Solicitor/Paralegal (12 years)
  • Availability to work parttime (3 days per week)
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and strong focus on quality of work
  • Competent in the Microsoft Office Suite of products
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Residency and Work rights in Australia essential

Thrive - What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates' professional and personal growth and well-being

We offer:

  • A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act
  • Generous Total Rewards Plan—comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits—with compensation and benefits rated above 4 stars (out of 5) on Glassdoor


Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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