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 Client'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.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills; ability to manage high workloads and aggressive deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across departments and external partners.

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.