Legal Administrative Assistant

Mercalis•Morrisville, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Valeris is a fully integrated life sciences commercialization partner that provides comprehensive solutions that span the entire healthcare value chain. Formed by the merger of PharmaCord and Mercalis, Valeris™ revolutionizes the path from life sciences innovation to real-life impact to build a world in which every patient gets the care they need. Valeris works on behalf of life sciences companies to improve the patient experience so that patients can access and adhere to critical medications. Backed by proven industry expertise, a deep commitment to patient care, the latest technology, and exceptionally talented team members, Valeris provides the data and strategic insights, patient support services and healthcare provider engagement tools to help life sciences companies successfully commercialize new products. Valeris provides commercialization solutions to more than 500 life sciences customers and has provided access and affordability support to millions of patients. The company is headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina and Jeffersonville, Indiana. To learn more about Valeris, please visit www.valeris.com. The Legal Administrative Assistant provides high-level administrative and operational support to an in-house corporate legal department. This role partners closely with attorneys, compliance teams, and business stakeholders to support contract management, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and legal operations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, business-minded, and comfortable handling confidential corporate matters in a fast-paced environment. The position requires strong attention to detail, excellent proofreading abilities, and advanced word processing skills. This is a hybrid role.

Requirements

3-5+ years of experience in a law firm setting or in-house legal department, corporate legal environment, or comparable role
Strong understanding of corporate legal functions, contracts, and governance processes
Proficiency in Outlook and Microsoft Word and legal/contract management systems
Familiar with Microsoft Excel and Power Point
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Ability to support a small in-house legal team, including attorneys and paralegals
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree; legal studies or business administration preferred
North Carolina Notary Public Certification a plus

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support
Draft, format, proofread, and maintain legal documents, including contracts, NDAs, policies, resolutions, and correspondence
Maintain corporate records, legal files, and document repositories in accordance with company policies
Support internal policies, training documentation, and compliance communications
Act as a key point of contact between the legal department and internal stakeholders
Support contract lifecycle management, including intake, tracking, execution, and archiving
Coordinate signatures, approvals, and document routing using contract management tools
Track legal matters, deadlines, and deliverables across multiple business units

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans, including HSA- and FSA-eligible options, with Valeris contributing toward premium costs
Additional health support, including telehealth and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
Company match on Health Savings Account contributions
Free Basic Life and AD&D coverage equal to your annual earnings
Company-paid Short-Term Disability coverage, with the option to purchase Long-Term Disability
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% match on the first 5% you contribute, with immediate vesting
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave to support work-life balance
Team members receive nine paid holidays plus two floating holidays
Opportunities for advancement in a company that supports personal and professional growth
A challenging, stimulating work environment that encourages new ideas
Work for a company that values diversity and makes deliberate efforts to create an inclusive workplace
A mission-driven, inclusive culture where your work makes a meaningful impact