ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.
As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.
We are seeking an experienced Legal Administrator to join our team. This role will be responsible for managing the contract lifecycle in Research, from contract negotiation to execution. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of various contract types, including but not limited to Sponsored Research Agreements, Collaboration Agreements and Material Transfer Agreements, along with a proactive, solution-oriented approach to contract management. This role will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, legal teams, and external partners to ensure contracts are processed efficiently and effectively. In this role, the candidate will also proactively develop playbooks and processes in collaboration with the Legal and Compliance teams, along with other subject matter experts.
Key Responsibilities:
• Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM): Able to independently manage aspects of the contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and executing complex contracts.
• Legal Review & Compliance: Assist legal team with the drafting and editing of legal language, compliance issues, gathering necessary information and preparing documents for internal and external use. Ability to negotiate with third-party vendors and academic medical institutions utilizing guidance from Legal, Compliance, Privacy and Trade Compliance teams. Strong background in utilizing legal playbooks to drive contract negotiations.
• Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work cross-functionally with departments such as Business Operations, Legal, and Research to ensure contracts align with broader organizational objectives and timelines.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to the continuous improvement of contract management processes, systems, and templates to enhance efficiency.
Key Qualifications:
• Education: J.D. Required
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in contract negotiations, management, end-to-end, or as a paralegal, preferably in a corporate or law firm environment.
• Expertise in Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM): Strong experience in managing the initiation to execution contract lifecycle.
• Legal Knowledge: Proficient in drafting and reviewing complex research related contracts in the area of drug development.
• Paralegal Capabilities: Strong background in working with Legal and Compliance, with the ability to handle detailed document preparation, and support for legal teams.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in implementing fallback positions and interpreting nuanced contracting concepts.
• Collaboration Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to address complex issues, navigate challenges, and provide proactive, solution-oriented guidance.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with contract management software (e.g., CLM systems), document management tools, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
Rewards & Benefits
ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.
Benefits may include:
- Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
- Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
- Retirement and pension plans
- Life assurance and disability coverage
- Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
- Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways
Benefits may vary depending on role and location.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
Inclusion and Accessibility
ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.
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Skills Required
- J.D.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in contract negotiations, management, or as a paralegal
- Experience managing end-to-end Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)
- Proficiency drafting and reviewing complex research-related contracts in drug development
- Paralegal capabilities supporting Legal and Compliance teams, including detailed document preparation
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in implementing fallback positions and interpreting contracting concepts
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
- Problem-solving skills to navigate complex contractual issues and provide solution-oriented guidance
- Familiarity with contract management software (CLM), document management tools, and Microsoft Office Suite
ICON plc Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits are described as comprehensive, with medical coverage and wellness initiatives highlighted. Larger sites are also associated with added wellness supports such as onsite fitness options and access to an employee assistance program.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off and flexibility provisions are positioned as a meaningful part of the total package, including vacation/annual leave and flexible work scheduling. Flexibility is sometimes cited as helping offset long hours in certain roles.
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Retirement Support — Retirement and savings support is presented as a core component of the benefits package, including offerings such as pension arrangements in some locations and a U.S. 401(k) plan with company match. Financial planning resources are also emphasized as part of broader security benefits.
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What We Do
Since our foundation in Dublin, Ireland in 1990, our mission has been to help our clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. We do this by delivering best in class information, solutions and performance, with an unyielding focus on quality at all times. We offer a full range of consulting, development and commercialisation services from a global network of offices in 53 countries. We focus our innovation on the factors that are critical to our clients – reducing time to market, reducing cost, and increasing quality – and our global team of experts has extensive experience in a broad range of therapeutic areas.
