Sr. Paralegal

The Company

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health.

We are driven by thousands of ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We've already changed millions of lives and we're ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We'll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we've come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us.

Meet the team:

The Senior Paralegal will report directly to the Senior Director, Legal Counsel - Global Operations, R&D and IT, while supporting all aspects of the end-to-end contract process.  This will include but not be limited to contract request, contract drafting, negotiating terms and conditions, obtaining approvals from internal SMEs of non-standard terms, execution of agreements via signature tool, template development and maintenance, ongoing contract process improvement efforts, and data reporting for budget, resourcing and delivery against customer and/or stakeholder service level agreements.

Where you come in:

• Supporting all aspects of the end-to-end contract operations process for Dexcom’s Operations, R&D and IT groups.
• Drafting and negotiating a wide range of supplier/manufacturer/vendor agreements with limited supervision.
• Working as an integral part of Legal team and cross-functionally with other teams including Procurement, Facilities, R&D, Finance, HR, IT and Compliance.
• Obtaining approvals for non-standard terms and conditions and review of contract terms.
• Creating, improving, and implementing applicable forms, processes, and procedures.
• Effectively managing outside vendors and coordinate efforts across internal teams.
• Providing proactive guidance to internal teams on industry best legal standards.
• Driving process changes in alignment with stakeholders where needed and contribute to organization and maintenance of contract repository.
• Ability to manage a heavy workload and shifting priorities.

What makes you successful:

• Bachelor’s degree required with no less than 6 years of progressive responsibility with experience in contract negotiation, administration and/or management.
• Paralegal certification or equivalent legal education or training.
• Strong writing, editing, negotiation and presentation skills are a must.
• Mature, independent, sound judgment and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically and to formulate creative and practical solutions is critical.
• Must be capable of working independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Must be able to quickly learn new technology and software platforms/tools.
• Must have prior Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system experience.

What you’ll get:

• A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.
• A full and comprehensive benefits program.
• Growth opportunities on a global scale.
• Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
• An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

Travel Required:

• 0-5%

Experience and Education Requirements:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 5-8 years related experience or Master’s degree and 2-5 years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 0-2 years experience.

Please note: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are