Team Assistant, Legal EMEACLA

Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. Our Legal team works to protect our patients, team members, and innovations with the utmost diligence and care. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team and build lasting partnerships with stakeholders across our global organization. Your administrative legal knowledge and contributions will help us ensure that we are supporting the needs and interests of the patients we serve.

How you will make an impact:

• Responsible for executing general administrative duties as needed to support the EMEACLA Law department management and staff. 

• Perform basic administrative tasks that may include team meeting support and logistics, presentation design, manage department schedules and calendars with attention to accuracy and detail and other tasks required: Track and update monthly reports, ensure data accuracy, post announcements, enroll participants in various events/courses, provide budget support, track invoices, charge backs and payments, file contracts and vendor agreements (Outside legal counsel invoice tool, e-billing).

• Corporate Secretary support to Spain Country Attorney and Regional Corporate secretary person regarding paperwork required for the legal entities in Spain (Notary, Commercial registry formality support, document signatures and files management).

• Other incidental duties as assigned by Leadership.

What you will need (Required):

University degree or equivalent in professional education (FP).

General administration diploma.

At least 1-2 years of administrative experience assisting a Team.

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Fluent in English and Spanish (Portuguese will be considered a plus).

• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to manage travel arrangements.

• Highly organized, accurate, consistent and dedicated to performing the internal/external client experience

• Good written and verbal communications skills together with excellent interpersonal skills, since communication will happen across the organization, and may include external contacts.

• Good problem-solving skills while working well under pressure and paying attention to detail.

• Pro-active and driven attitude, with "can-do" mindset rather than waiting for things to happen.

• Able and willing to work effectively in a team as well as independently.

What is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences in Spain?

As a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations, we offer rewarding opportunities and exciting challenges in a truly international, dynamic and friendly work environment.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can grow, personally and professionally. To achieve this, we offer on-the-job development, training opportunities and the support and guidance provided by dedicated employee groups (the Edwards Network of Women, Edwards Foundation charity team, sustainability activities, and others). Here are some of our benefits:

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits package

• Flexible working hours and remote working once per week, since this is an on-site role.

• Pension plan

• Life Insurance

• Medical plan

• Meal Vouchers  

• Service Awards

• Enhanced Leave benefits

• Employee Stock Purchase Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Comprehensive Wellness Program including: gym membership reimbursement, fresh fruit in the office, subsidized massages, mindfulness sessions, educational events, charity activities and much more.

Benefits are regulated by an internal policy which contains the full details regarding the entitlement and conditions for the benefits. Benefits policy and components may vary by location.