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At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

About the role:

Provide paralegal assistance to Corporate Governance Group, reporting to Manager, Corporate Legal, as described below:

General Corporate Governance Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of documentation for board and/or shareholder meetings related to the statutory compliance of Boston Scientific’s global subsidiaries (the number of which is continually increasing as a result of acquisitions and global expansion efforts coordinated through the Entity Prioritization & Implementation Council (“EPIC”)), including drafting of documents.
• Assist with preparation of the documentation for the appointment of corporate officers and directors of global subsidiary companies and delegations of authority to local management.
• Coordinate circulation and tracking of documents requiring signature of corporate executives, including executive calendar tracking.
• Update reports and track information for designated projects.
• Maintain corporate record books.

Distributor Contract Management Activities

• Prepare initial draft letters of authorization, tender letters and other required documents for BSC Channel Partners for review and circulation.
• Prepare and track legalization of documents.

Other Activities

• Paralegal support for designated projects (including EPIC-related projects at the discretion of manager).
• Opportunity to provide general corporate paralegal support to SEC/governance, M&A.

Your responsibilities include:

• Works independently and is organized, responsive and reliable; prioritizes time and is a problem-solver.
• Takes initiative to accomplish tasks or projects without being asked or prompted; solution-driven.
• Interfaces with Legal, Compliance, Corporate Finance and business teams.
• Assists with document preparation to support governance and statutory compliance and ensures files and documentation are retrievable by group members.

What we're looking for:

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of general corporate paralegal experience at a multinational company preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Excellent attention to detail, legal research and writing, communication and project management skills.
• Process oriented, able to multi-task, team player and ability to work independently with limited oversight.
• Good judgment, keen diplomacy and strong interpersonal skills.
  

Requisition ID: 511218

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Boston Scientific maintains a drug-free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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