Contracts Paralegal

Paralegal – Contracts
Potential: Temp-to-Hire
Location: Remote
Green Key Resources is working with a leading organization in the pharmaceutical/regulated industry to identify a Paralegal with strong contract management and corporate legal support experience.
This role will focus heavily on managing and maintaining contracts, supporting the Legal team, and ensuring agreements and related documentation remain accurate, current, and compliant. Experience working in a pharmaceutical, healthcare, life sciences, or other highly regulated environment is required.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and maintain contract databases and related documentation.
Review contracts for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to established guidelines and requirements.
Prepare, review, and support the negotiation of various commercial and business agreements.
Maintain and update contract templates, guidelines, and procedures.
Manage contract amendments, renewals, updates, and other changes.
Coordinate contracts through the signature and execution process, including DocuSign.
Maintain contract records, databases, and associated docketing.
Conduct legal research related to commercial and healthcare regulatory matters.
Provide guidance to internal stakeholders regarding contract policies, procedures, and requirements.
Support litigation and discovery activities, including matters related to product liability.
Provide support to Intellectual Property, corporate governance, risk management, and other Legal functions.
Maintain intellectual property databases and corporate records.
Collaborate with internal teams and establish strong working relationships across the organization.
Identify opportunities to improve contract management processes and operational efficiency.
Required Qualifications
4–8 years of relevant paralegal and/or contract management experience.
Strong experience with commercial contracts and contract administration.
Experience maintaining contract databases and managing agreements throughout their lifecycle.
Ability to review contracts for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established guidelines.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.
Experience working with contract management or legal technology systems.
Industry Experience – Required
Candidates must have experience working in a pharmaceutical, life sciences, healthcare, medical device, or other regulated environment.
Experience working with contracts across multiple states, regulatory requirements, or highly regulated products is particularly relevant.
Preferred Background
Corporate or commercial paralegal experience, either in-house or at a law firm.
Pharmaceutical, healthcare, life sciences, or other regulated-industry experience.
Experience with contract management systems such as LinkSquares, iContracts, or similar platforms.
Experience with Microsoft Access or other legal/IP databases.
Paralegal certificate preferred.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience preferred.

Work arrangement
Yes