Job Description

Job Title: Contract & Paralegal Support Specialist Team Lead

• Location: Hyderabad

About the job


At Sanofi we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. We are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of the patients and families we serve, and we accomplish our goals through world-class research and with the compassion and commitment of our employees. As we continue to transform the practice of medicine, the next chapter of Sanofi's Play to Win strategy will require a focus on delivering transformation and simplification of our core processes, optimizing resource allocation and deployment to fuel business growth and investment in science.


To facilitate this transformation, a new Business Operations Business Unit is being established, bringing together existing business service activities, and driving further expansion of centralized services at scale into a global unit, with a focus on driving simplification, efficiency, and productivity.


This new Business Unit will enable the delivery of best-in-class business support capabilities across the organization, incorporating and engaging disparate teams from across areas such as R&D, M&S, the Corporate Functions and GBUs into new global Service Delivery Towers with initial services spanning Commercial, Finance, Procurement and People & Culture.


Reporting to the Head of Contract Services, the Contract and Paralegal Support Specialist Team Lead plays a critical role in providing support to legal teams, ensuring accurate documentation, and facilitating efficient contract processes.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead local Contract & Paralegal Support Specialist team and oversee their efforts to provide efficient support to Sanofi's GBUs and Corporate Functions
• Contract Preparation : Assist in the preparation, review, and editing of contracts, collaborating with legal and procurement when relevant to ensure contract accuracy and, in accordance with relevant contract policies, contributes to the development, deployment, update, and continuous improvement of contract templates and Sanofi contractual landscape.
• Contract Research : Conduct research of existing and related contracts and agreements, keeping informed about relevant laws and regulations affecting current and future contracts.
• Documentation Management : Maintain organized, accurate and up-to-date contract files and documentation and track contract lifecycle events, deadlines, and renewal dates in Coupa CLMa;
• Communication and Coordination : Establish and maintain strong stakeholder and customer relationships, acting as a liaison between Procurement Services, Procurement, Legal and Sanofi's GBUs and Corporate Functions to continuously improve operations, drive simplification and standardization, and strengthen the control environment. Assist and guide customers on questions related to contracts and the contracting process.
• Risk Identification and Mitigation : Identify potential legal and contractual risks and collaborate with legal and procurement teams to develop strategies for risk mitigation.
• Compliance Oversight : Ensure contracts adhere to laws and regulations and internal policies and procedures affecting contracts.

About you

• Experience: experience in a legal support/contract specialist role or as a paralegal. Advanced contract drafting skills, Negotiations skill, Strong understanding of legal terminology and contract principles, Proven leadership skills in overseeing the delivery of contracting services, with a focus on executional excellence, Ability to lead teams through change and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and compliance requirements. Experience working in a corporate legal environment. Proficiency in legal research and analysis. Experience in managing global teams and operations.
• Soft and Technical skills : Familiarity with contract management tools/software, Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills. Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Education : Legal studies or paralegal certification .
• Language: Fluent in English (spoken and written). Additional languages (notably Spanish) a plus.

•Why choose us? •
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• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it's through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks' gender-neutral parental leave.