ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization.
From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organizations.
With our patients at the center of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.
Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success.
ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.
As **Legal Associate**, you will manage emerging compliance risks in Americas, particularly LATAM and support resource constrained global team on managing compliance operations.
**Responsibilities**:
- Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which center around our commitment to People, Clients and Performance.
- As a member of staff, the employee is expected to embrace and contribute to our culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.
- Lead and manage ICON's Global Procurement & Vendor Management team regarding; (a) legal review and management of a large volume vendor/subcontractor agreements; and (b) assist in developing and reviewing the priority listing I matrix of such vendor/subcontractor agreements on
an on-going basis.
- Provide advice to ICON's Global Procurement & Vendor Management team ("GPVM") regarding;(a) legal review and management of a large volume vendor/subcontractor agreements; and (b) assisting GPVM in developing and reviewing on an on-going basis the priority listing / matrix of such vendor/subcontractor agreements (based on certain key risk parameters eg.
financial spend, regulatory environment, country services are being provided and nature and type of services the vendor subcontractor is providing (regulated vs. non-regulated)).
**Benefits of Working in ICON**:
Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people.
That's why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture - one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.
At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs.
In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.
ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.