Bedrijfsomschrijving

Duomed is a leading company in the distribution of medical technologies for hospitals and medical practices, operating in 10 countries across Europe, with its headquarters in Aartselaar (Belgium). Duomed is organized across the business divisions Surgical & Interventional, Hospital Solutions, Endoscopy and Medical Device CRO. The Duomed group employs more than 650 people. With exclusive long-term distribution contracts, Duomed offers a comprehensive portfolio covering different products and services, including medical equipment, technical support, IT integration, clinical training, as well as CRO services. As a partner of hospitals and medical specialists, The company strives to provide the best solutions for both professionals and patients.

Duomed has recently been acquired by the Palex group. Together we share the vision of becoming the leading pan-European MedTech platform focused on value-added solutions for healthcare professionals, patients and researchers across Europe.

Meer over Duomed

As a Paralegal (M/F/X), you will become part of the Legal Department within the Duomed group providing comprehensive support to the General Counsel and Legal Counsel to make key corporate processes run more smoothly and efficiently. You will report to the General Counsel.

Job description

Your role will encompass various responsibilities for which strong organizational skills, a proactive attitude and total integrity are key.

Providing support with regard to commercial contracts such as:

First review of standard contracts such as NDA’s;
Consolidating and managing a group-wide contracts database,
actively working with local GMs to obtain information on and copies of existing commercial agreements;
Ensuring proactive contracts lifecycle management;
Keeping track of contract review and negotiation processes;
Providing appropriate support to the review and negotiation process where needed;
Supporting the development and management of template agreements;
Supporting the implementation of standard terms and conditions;
Assisting with the monthly reporting to various stakeholders;
etc.;

Providing support in relation to general corporate housekeeping activities of all group entities;

Providing support in finance related questions such as the review of parental guarantees, managing KYC and AML requests;

Maintaining an overview of the group insurance portfolio and assisting the General Counsel with the management thereof;
Assisting and providing support in connection with M&A transactions, including due diligence processes as well as overviewing and keeping track of closing and post-closing actions as well as PMI activities;
Providing general administrative support to the Legal Department, including the execution of (legal) documents, ensuring smooth progress of tasks, setting priorities, communicating regularly/proactively and managing all relevant stakeholders, to ensure proper delivery and efficient time management.

Profile

You have a University Bachelor or Superior School degree – Master’s degree is a plus;
You have a minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a corporate environment or a law firm;
You are a team player with a hands-on, business-oriented, and pragmatic approach;
You have excellent organizational and communication skills;
You are solution oriented;
You pay high attention to detail;
You are fluent in Dutch, English and French;
You are proficient in Microsoft Office applications and use of databases;
You can deliver total integrity and confidentiality of information.

Our Offer

A challenging position within a dynamic and international organization.
The opportunity to make an impact and improve processes.
Training and development opportunities to further expand your skills.
We offer you a permanent contract with a competitive salary, supplemented with fringe benefits, mobile phone, complete group insurance (pension, death & guaranteed income), premium hospitalization coverage, purchasing power premium and eco-cheques within Joint Committee 200.