Senior Contracts Administrator and Paralegal

Corcept is leading the way in the research and development of cortisol modulators, molecules that regulate cortisol activity at the glucocorticoid receptor (GR). To date, we have discovered more than 1,000 selective proprietary cortisol modulators.

In 2012, we received FDA approval of Korlym® (mifepristone), the first approved treatment for hypercortisolism (Cushing’s syndrome).

Today, our team and collaborators continue to unlock the possibilities of cortisol modulation as a way to treat serious diseases. With more than 30 ongoing studies across a wide range of disease areas, including endocrinology, oncology, metabolism, and neurology, we remain dedicated to advancing the possibilities of cortisol modulation.

What began as a ripple of scientific truth is now poised to unleash a sea change of discovery representing a fundamental shift in the way we understand and treat disease.

The Senior Contracts Administrator and Paralegal will proactively enable the efficient operation of the Legal & Compliance Department with a focus on client service. This role will support multiple areas of legal and compliance operations including contract lifecycle management, corporate governance documentation, federal/state business conduct reporting requirements, litigation, compliance, and privacy.

This is a hybrid position typically requiring on-site presence 3 days per week.

Responsibilities:

Contract Lifecycle Management

• Manage the contracting process to ensure consistent and efficient use of Corcept’s online contract management platform (Agiloft) for review, approval, execution and storage of contracts
• Draft, review, edit, negotiate, and manage a high volume of various basic contracts (e.g., confidentiality, service and consulting agreements, and amendments thereto) with minimal oversight and applying company standards
• Conduct first-pass legal review of a broad range of complex contracts (e.g., research, clinical trial, intellectual property, commercial sales and marketing, supply and distribution, regulatory, finance, HR and IT) at the direction of the attorneys to assist with timely and practical legal advice and solutions regarding acceptable contract terms
• Onboard, train and educate the business teams on use of the contract management system, use of templates, and related department processes, policies, and guidelines for contract review and approval
• Establish and foster effective positive working relationships with the business, providing customer-focused, company-wide support for consistent use and adoption of the contract system and processes
• Create and maintain contract policies, templates, playbooks, processes, trainings, and quick reference guides
• Provide daily administration of the Agiloft platform to maintain an efficient and reliable system. Evaluate and improve the workflows and configurations as needed
• Master the internal contracting process by identifying and building scalable solutions that improve the contracting process and review times
• Manage the vendors that provide contract management system support and coordinate with Corcept’s IT team to ensure appropriate issue resolution and system updates

Assistance with Legal Operations, Corporate Governance, Litigation, Privacy and Compliance

• Identify, evaluate, and implement processes and tools making the Legal team's services better, faster, and more efficient
• Provide paralegal support for the corporate governance, litigation, data privacy and security, and compliance functions of the department
• Maintain and support the development and implementation of corporate policies and templates, including tracking employee training
• Assist with tracking Legal department invoices and budgeting
• Manage Corcept’s state business and pharmaceutical sales and distribution licensing in close collaboration with external vendors
• Working in collaboration with the IT department, oversee document hold processes to preserve and manage data relevant to litigation matters in compliance with legal obligations
• Provide administrative support to the legal team, including calendaring, filing, and organizing documents

Preferred Skills, Qualifications and Technical Proficiencies:

• Excellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills required
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and adept at learning new technical areas
• Self-driven to identify and solve complex and challenging problems
• Self-assured and comfortable speaking to an audience
• Ability to understand business needs and exercise sound judgment on key decisions, including the ability to make independent decisions and recognize circumstances that require escalation
• Comfortable managing and prioritizing competing priorities and frequent interruptions while maintaining close attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness
• A proactive, collaborative and flexible approach to contributing to the efficiency of the Legal department
• High energy level and positive demeanor when communicating with busy internal clients, teammates, and partners outside the organization

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Must have paralegal certification or four-year college degree and strong academic credentials
• Knowledge/experience in the life sciences industry
• Deep familiarity with contract management systems and system implementation; experience with Agiloft preferred
• Minimum of ten (10) years of contract management experience, including independent negotiating (drafting, reviewing and revising legal language and legal arguments), creation and management of legal agreement templates and playbooks, managing contracting process, and interpreting contractual terms

The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this headquarters-based position is $174,700 - $205,600; the pay ultimately offered may vary based on legitimate considerations, including geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education.

 Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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Corcept appreciates the commitment and hard work of all our team members as we strive to discover and develop novel treatments for patients with serious unmet medical needs.

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Corcept is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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