Sr. Manager - Paralegal

About
Fresenius Medical Care is the premier health care company focused on delivering the highest quality of care to people with renal and other chronic conditions. Through our industry-leading global network of more than 3,400 dialysis clinics and acute care canters, outpatient cardiac and vascular labs, Fresenius Medical Care provides coordinated health care services at pivotal care points for hundreds of thousands of chronically ill patients. As the world’s only vertically integrated renal company, we also offer specialty pharmacy and laboratory services, as well as manufacturing and distributing the most comprehensive line of dialysis equipment, disposable products and renal pharmaceuticals.

Fresenius Medical Care is a people business. Our success depends on having the best and brightest employees and helping them attain their personal and professional goals while delivering excellence in patient care and business results. Our employees embody our culture which is based on core values supporting our promise to improve the quality of life of every patient every day. These core values are: We Care. We Connect. We Commit.
Position Summary 

As Senior Manager, Paralegal, you lead the GBS Paralegal function within Fresenius Medical Care's ("FME") GBS India Legal Center of Excellence, reporting to the Director of Legal. You own paralegal service delivery, setting standards that hold up across genuinely different subject matters while keeping day-to-day delivery consistent and dependable for Legal, Compliance, Corporate Governance, and business stakeholders worldwide. This role calls for an experienced legal operations leader with strong people leadership, sharp organizational instincts and real depth across legal documentation, contract administration, entity governance and regulatory support. 

FME is looking for a collaborative, forward-thinking leader who can build a high-performing team from the ground up, push continuous improvement, and keep service quality high in a complex, multinational, tightly regulated environment. 

Duties & Responsibilities 

Paralegal Leadership 

• Lead and manage the GBS Paralegal function, ensuring consistent, high-quality support across OHS, corporate/M&A, and litigation workstreams 

• Set standards, policies, procedures and service-delivery models for paralegal activities that work across genuinely different subject matters without forcing artificial uniformity 

• Build team capability, set operating priorities, and keep the function aligned with Global Legal Function objectives 

• Drive resource planning, workload balancing and operational efficiency across the paralegal team 

• Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous learning and service excellence 

Corporate Governance & Entity Management Oversight 

• Oversee entity management activities delivered by the M&A/Corporate Paralegal workstream, including incorporation, dissolution, restructuring, maintenance, and governance compliance support 

• Oversee board and committee support activities - resolutions, minutes, governance documentation, statutory filings, ensuring accuracy and consistency 

• Ensure corporate records are maintained accurately and in line with legal and regulatory requirements 

• Coordinate with external counsel, company secretaries and local legal teams to support governance obligations across jurisdictions 

• Monitor governance calendars and filing requirements across the entity portfolio 

Legal Documentation Oversight 

• Provide leadership and oversight for preparation, review, administration and maintenance of legal documentation across the paralegal team 

• Ensure legal documentation processes are standardized, compliant and efficient 

• Maintain document quality standards and governance controls 

Compliance, Regulatory & Risk Support 

• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Privacy, Risk and Regulatory Affairs teams to support key compliance initiatives, including OHS regulatory matters 

• Coordinate legal documentation and responses related to audits, investigations, regulatory inquiries and litigation support activities 

• Support implementation of governance and compliance programmes across regions 

• Identify operational risks across the paralegal function and put appropriate mitigation measures in place 

Process Excellence & Operational Improvement 

• Drive continuous improvement to lift service quality, efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction 

• Maintain standard operating procedures, process maps, templates and playbooks across paralegal workstreams 

• Monitor key performance indicators and service-delivery metrics for the function 

Knowledge Management & Legal Operations Support 

• Oversee legal knowledge repositories, templates and document management systems used by the paralegal team 

• Ensure legal information is maintained, organized, accessible and properly governed 

• Contribute to broader legal transformation initiatives and best-practice implementation led by the Director 

• Promote knowledge sharing and operational consistency across the paralegal function 

Stakeholder Management 

• Build strong relationships with Legal leadership, Compliance, Finance, HR, Procurement, Internal Audit and business stakeholders 

• Act as a trusted advisor on paralegal processes, governance matters and legal operational support requirements 

• Coordinate with external counsel, regulators, government authorities and third-party service providers where required 

People Leadership & Talent Development 

• Lead, coach and develop the team members 

• Drive talent management, succession planning and employee engagement across the team 

• Foster collaboration across the team's different workstreams and subject-matter areas 

• Create an inclusive, supportive, high-performance team environment 

Our Requirements 

Education 

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Legal Studies, Business Administration, Corporate Governance, or a related field 

• Paralegal Certification, Legal Operations Certification, or equivalent professional qualification preferred 

• Advanced degree or relevant professional certifications are an advantage 

Professional Experience 

• 10+ years of experience in Paralegal, Corporate Governance, Legal Operations, or related legal support functions 

• 5+ years of people leadership experience managing teams 

• Extensive experience supporting multinational organizations in a complex regulatory environment 

• Demonstrated experience in corporate governance, entity management, contract administration and legal documentation 

• Experience within healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, medical technology, or other highly regulated industries preferred 

• Proven ability to lead process improvement and operational excellence initiatives 

• Experience partnering with senior legal and business stakeholders across geographies 

Functional & Technical Competencies 

Legal & Governance Expertise 

• Corporate Governance 

• Board and Committee Administration 

• Entity Management 

• Legal Documentation Management 

• Contract Lifecycle Support 

• Regulatory Compliance Support 

• Corporate Records Management 

• Due Diligence Support 

• Litigation and Investigation Support 

• Legal Risk Awareness 

Legal Operations & Process Excellence 

• Legal Operations 

• Process Standardization 

• Continuous Improvement 

• Service Delivery Management 

• Policy and Procedure Development 

• Operational Governance 

• Quality Assurance 

• Documentation Controls 

• Vendor Coordination 

Technology & Systems 

• Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) Tools 

• Entity Management Systems 

• Document Management Systems 

• Legal Operations Platforms 

• Microsoft 365 Applications 

• Reporting and Analytics Tools 

• Knowledge Management Platforms 

Leadership Competencies 

People Leadership 

Motivates, develops and inspires the team while building a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. 

Strategic Execution 

Translates legal and business priorities into practical operational plans and delivers measurable results. 

Stakeholder Influence 

Builds credibility and trusted relationships with legal leadership, business partners and external stakeholders. 

Operational Leadership 

Drives efficiency, consistency, quality and governance across the paralegal function. 

Talent Development 

Builds organizational capability through coaching, mentoring, succession planning and capability building. 

Decision Making 

Uses sound judgment, legal awareness and business understanding to make balanced, timely decisions. 

Behavioural Competencies 

Collaboration 

Works effectively across functions and organizational levels to reach shared objectives. 

Customer Focus 

Understands stakeholder needs and consistently delivers strong service. 

Communication 

Communicates clearly, professionally and confidently with diverse audiences, including senior stakeholders. 

Integrity & Ethics 

Operates with professionalism, discretion, confidentiality and sound ethical judgment. 

Accountability 

Owns commitments, delivers results, and follows through. 

Adaptability 

Stays effective through a changing regulatory and business environment, managing competing priorities well. 

Continuous Improvement 

Questions existing practices and actively looks for ways to improve processes and outcomes. 

Attention to Detail 

Maintains a high level of accuracy and quality, particularly in governance and legal documentation work. 

Problem Solving 

Analyzes issues proactively, identifies practical solutions and drives resolution. 

Success Measures 

The Senior Manager, Paralegal will be evaluated on: 

• Quality and consistency of paralegal service delivery across all workstreams 

• Corporate governance compliance and entity management effectiveness 

• Stakeholder satisfaction and partnership effectiveness 

• Process efficiency and operational improvement achievements 

• Accuracy and timeliness of legal documentation and governance activities 

• Team engagement, capability development and retention 

• Adoption of standardized processes and best practices 

• Contribution to legal operational excellence within the CoE 

Additional Skill Requirements 

• Working understanding of AI governance, responsible AI principles, and the legal implications of generative AI technologies 

• Experience supporting legal digital transformation and legal service modernization initiatives 

• Ability to read legal operations data and translate it into operational improvements and recommendations 

• Experience working with distributed teams across regions in virtual and matrix environments 

• Understanding of regulatory requirements relevant to healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, data privacy and corporate governance 

• Demonstrated ability to drive adoption of new technologies and change initiatives across a legal organization 

Preferred Professional Certifications 

Legal & Paralegal Certifications 

• Certified Paralegal (CP) 

• Advanced Certified Paralegal (ACP) 

• Professional Paralegal (PP) 

• Certified Legal Manager (CLM) 

• Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) 

Corporate Governance Certifications 

• Chartered Governance Professional (CGP) 

• Corporate governance certifications through ICSA/CGI, the Society for Corporate Governance, or Diligent Governance Programs 

Legal Technology & AI Certifications (any) 

• CLOC Legal Operations Certification 

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt 

• Microsoft Power BI Certification 

• Generative AI for Legal Professionals, Thomson Reuters AI Skills Programs, LexisNexis AI Certification Programs, or ACC Artificial Intelligence for Legal Professionals Programs 

• Practical experience with tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Icertis/Ironclad CLM, Diligent Entities, and Legal Tracker/Brightflag is a plus 

Our offer:

• Growth Opportunity: Be part of the dynamic growth and transformation of Fresenius Medical Care India Global Hub.
• Career Development: Access to challenging and rewarding opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Hybrid Work Environment: Benefit from a flexible hybrid work setup that supports productivity and work-life balance.
• Transportation Facilities: Convenient company-provided cab services for pick-up and drop-off.
• Comprehensive Medical Benefits: Attractive medical benefits coverage for employees and their families.
• Cafeteria Benefits: Complimentary lunch facility at the workplace.
• Global Exposure: Gain valuable global exposure and access to diverse learning and development opportunities