At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

 

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered, and recognized.

What You Can Expect

As a member of the Zimmer Biomet Legal Department, the Paralegal will provide support and assistance to the in-house Legal team and the business segments they serve.  Duties include preparation and review of various legal documents, coordinating aspects of certain projects (intake, management, and tracking efforts) and assuming responsibility for completion of same under supervision of counsel.

How You'll Create Impact Under supervision of in-house Counsel, serve as primary legal team contact to key internal corporate functions and business units, foremost among them: i) the Sourcing Team (i.e. direct-and-indirect contracting and procurement); and ii) the Clinical Research team.Regarding Sourcing Team support: assist Sourcing Team with their day-to-day legal needs concerning contracting in the U.S. and Canada (i.e. review, revision, negotiation and execution of contracts and related documents).Under supervision of in-house Counsel, work with ZB colleagues and outside 3rd parties to review, negotiate, draft, edit, and sign off on confidentiality agreements – with little oversight from attorneys.Together with the in-house Legal team, IT and others, manage the company’s Record Retention Policy and practices including litigation holds, policy questions, practice / implementation issues, updates / best-practices, and record preservation. Together with the larger in-house Legal team, assist on efforts regarding product liability and/or other litigation (and related settlements).Work cross functionally and as support or “backup” for other Legal team staff, paralegals and colleagues.Assist in drafting, revising or otherwise preparing a variety of legal documents. as directed with attorney oversight; prepare various summaries and reports, as needed.Act as liaison with various internal departments and personnel as needs arise—remaining flexible to changes in a dynamic team and company.Assist with basic legal research as necessary.

 

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

What Makes You Stand Out Communicates effectively to a diverse audience, at multiple levels within the Company, through various formats, e.g., presentations, written proposals, reports, correspondence, leading meetings, and face-to-face dialogue.Has ability to perform ongoing legal and administrative tasks independently and with minimal direction.Demonstrates skills in collaboration, teamwork, critical thinking and problem-solving to achieve goals.Is detail-oriented and able to manage numerous projects simultaneously to meet deadlines in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions.Has strong organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills.  Written work product should be clear and concise.Expresses comfort in dealing with ambiguity.Possesses strong project-management experience and skills.Demonstrates ability to operate in a complex, rapidly changing environment.Maintains a high level of integrity and trust.Formulates decisions and recommendations from diverse facts and information.
 Education/Experience Requirements A minimum of 2+ years of paralegal or similar experience with a 4-year degree, or a minimum of 6+ years of paralegal experience A combination of education and experience will be considered.
 Travel Expectations Up to 10%

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

Expected Compensation Range: $63,290 to $79k, plus bonus