My research opens up new medical possibilities. And I do it Search Jobs Search Jobs Keyword: Location: Radius:Enter distance515253550 UnitMILESKM Search Jobs View Remote JobsView All Jobs Attorney (entry level) United States - Newton - Massachusetts Job IDR0000032258 CategoryLegal Apply Now (https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/parexel/Parexel\_External\_Careers/job/United-States---Newton---Massachusetts/Attorney--entry-level-\_R0000032258-1) Save Job + About this Role Parexel has an excellent opportunity for an exceptional third year law student or recent law school graduate to join our global legal and risk management team as an Attorney. Our team is committed to mentoring and training legal talent, and we have a strong track record of developing our junior attorneys into more senior roles. The ideal candidate for the Attorney role has first-rate legal and business acumen, excellent leadership and customer service skills, and a positive “can-do” attitude. The Attorney is primarily responsible for drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, with an emphasis on revenue-generating customer agreements. The Attorney will also provide legal advice and counsel to the Company’s various business units and will contribute to the ongoing review and improvement of the Company’s guidelines and processes. This is a client-facing position, and it is expected that the Attorney will establish productive relationships with internal clients, Company clients and other business partners. The work requires thoughtful cross-functional collaboration within the Company. The Attorney has frequent interactions with internal stakeholders across multiple business units and functional groups. The ability to understand risks, balance competing interests, and provide rapid, practical, and appropriate legal advice to the Company’s strategic business units and functional units is critical to success in this role. Parexel is supportive of a flexible working pattern and the successful individual would need to be onsite in the office a minimum of two days per week. You will have: + The ability to analyze complex business and legal issues/risks to achieve practical solutions. + The capacity to manage and prioritize multiple and varied negotiations with enthusiasm and attention to detail. + Aptitude to steer teams of internal and external stakeholders to drive negotiations. + Motivation to meet internal and external deadlines. + Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. + The ability to lead by example, bringing positivity and professionalism to the workplace. + A willingness to take the initiative and display resourcefulness. + A strong desire to learn. Education and Qualifications + J.D. or current enrollment in an accredited law school. + Bar admission is waived for law students in their third year expecting to take a Bar (in any US state) and for recent law graduates awaiting Bar results; however long term employment is conditioned upon being admitted into a Bar. Minimum Work Experience + Preference for prior experience in a legal capacity (e.g., legal analyst, legal intern or paralegal) and/or knowledge of the life sciences industry. EEO Disclaimer Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the United States includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.