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Legal Contracts Specialist Jobs in San Rafael, CA at Tucker Parker Smith Group (TPS Group)
Title: Legal Contracts Specialist
Company: Tucker Parker Smith Group (TPS Group)
Location: San Rafael, CA
Legal Contracts Specialist
Location: San Rafael, CA (Hybrid) 94903
Duration: 6-month Assignment (High potential to extend or convert to FTE)
Pay Rate: $30/hour
Our client, a leader in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry, is seeking a detail-oriented BioMarin is seeking a highly motivated Contracts Associate to support our Legal Department and business partners by drafting, negotiating, and tracking a high volume of contracts. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including NDAs, MSAs, Amendments, Scopes of Work, and Change Orders, primarily using ARIBA and Icertis.
Track and manage contract lifecycles, ensuring compliance with BioMarin’s contracting policies.
Act as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external vendors to facilitate contract execution.
Utilize playbooks to negotiate contract terms and escalate matters to in-house counsel as needed.
Support Legal Department initiatives, including contract training, self-authoring promotion, and process improvements.
Qualifications & Requirements:
2+ years of experience in contract administration, legal operations, or a related field.
Strong proofreading, editing, and document management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; experience with SAP, ARIBA, or Icertis is a plus.
Preferred:
Experience in biotech, pharma, medical devices, or other contract-intensive industries.
Prior experience in a large law firm or in-house legal department of a public company.
