Job Description Summary

BD is looking for an ambitious paralegal to work alongside the Senior Legal Counsel supporting BD’s UK and Ireland business for a fixed term 24-month contract. The role will support all areas of the business and manufacturing sites in UK & Ireland and support initiatives for the EMEA legal team.

We are looking for a person who is keen to learn and open to new ideas and ways of working in support of the busy and varied in-house legal department.

The role will suit a paralegal / graduate looking to develop a career in law gaining experience in a wide variety of legal practice and skill areas. If a move to professional qualification is the goal, then we are open to exploring the option of a solicitor apprenticeship or other support to support qualification and a UK Solicitor.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Why join us?

A career at BD means learning and working alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

Become a maker of possible with us!

Main responsibilities will include:

Advise on Business Operations

• Support the day-to-day operations of the UK and Ireland, including commercial, sales, manufacturing sites, marketing, finance and HR.
• Participate in activities and meetings to identify, evaluate and address legal issues.
• With support of the Senior Legal Counsel provide proactive legal advice to manage legal risk and help drive well-informed decision making.
• Review and revise contracts and other transactional documents.
• Prepare and review standard documentation (e.g. contract templates) based on regional BU templates.
• Prepare training and guidance to develop and educate the UK and Ireland Business.

Corporate Secretarial Work

• Support the EMEA legal team in the management of Corporate Secretarial work for the UK and Ireland legal entities.
• Support the maintenance of the UK and Ireland legal resource site including creation of the material and content.
• Operate with Candor, Expertise, Transparency and Integrity
• Deliver pro-active, practical, solution-oriented advice that drives informed decision-making in support of commercialization strategy and execution.
• Discuss issues in a professional, candid and transparent manner, building trust and confidence in all actions.

Support the Global Law Department

• Work collaboratively with colleagues from EMEA business unit lead lawyers to support implementation of templates and EMEA BU processes.
• Support and actively participate in the EMEA Key Development Goals of the legal team.

About you

• University law degree or post-graduate legal qualification, with the aspiration to have a career in law.
• Fluency in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Experience with contracts.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong and trusted relationships across the business and within the Law Department.
• Positive, proactive, and solution-focused mindset.
• Excellent communication skills with integrity, honesty, and a proven capacity to take stands and defend positions.
• Strategic approach to problem-solving, proactively identifying risks and opportunities.

Click on apply if this sounds like you!

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

To learn more about BD visit: https://bd.com/careers

Required Skills

Business, Business Contracts, Contract Law, Contract Practice, Contracts, Corporate Secretarial Work, Legal Issues, Legal Practices

Optional Skills

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Primary Work Location

GBR Winnersh - Eskdale Road

Additional Locations

Work Shift