The Paralegal will be responsible for maintaining and updating the data protection regulations for the Chinese entities within the global data protection team and will serve as data protection officer in China. In addition the paralegal will support local lawyers by providing and participating in trainings, performing legal research and analysis, managing the contract processes from start to finish, confirm compliance with company policy and procedure and to otherwise assist regional legal counsels by performing a variety of support and administrative duties.
Main Responsibilities & Tasks:
What you will accomplish together with us:
- Serve as data protection officer of the Chinese entities
- Support local and functional management in data protection topics
- Ensure compliance with local data protection laws
- Assist with Contract coordination by managing contract workflow from proposal to archiving; maintain contract database
- Draft and review NDAs and terms/pricing amendments; review and negotiate Statements of Work (SOWs) ensuring compliance with corporate policies and risk mitigation
- Conduct data protection training for non-lawyers
- Assist in training and education on data protection topics, contract intake, administration, policy and procedure
- Support global data protection office and legal team, including case file organization and managing deadlines
- Coordinate and prepare meetings, business trips, and reports
- Manage documentation uploads and database entries
- Draft correspondence as needed
- Prepare MS Office documents
- Other legal controlling tasks
- Follow all company policies, procedures, and relevant legal requirements including Health and Safety regulations
Qualifications & Skills:
- Paralegal certification preferred; legal studies considered
- Knowledge of data protection laws and experience as data protection officer ideal
- Experience in-house legal team, NDA review, contract amendments
- Broad knowledge of contract and corporate law preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
- Good time management and ability to meet deadlines
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Alignment with corporate values: sustainability, openness, enjoyment
About Sartorius:
Sartorius contributes to fighting cancer, dementia, and other diseases by enabling faster translation of scientific discoveries into real-world medicine globally.
We seek ambitious, creative team players for career advancement in a dynamic, global environment.
Join our global team and become part of the solution.
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