Full time
Midwestern University
Glendale, AZ
Summary
The Sr. Paralegal serves as a key legal partner within the Office of the General Counsel and is expected to be highly skilled. This role independently negotiates complex contracts and institutional agreements, and participates in the development and governance of legal process improvements, including AI-enabled contract management tools. This position requires advanced judgment, strong negotiation capability, and the ability to operate with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment. This position will report to the Vice President and General Counsel.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Independently review, negotiate and edit complex agreements with minimal attorney oversight, ensuring alignment with University’s legal requirements, regulatory obligations, institutional policies and risk tolerance. Agreements include, but are not limited to, affiliation agreements (pre-doctoral, internship and residency), faculty placement agreements,...