Paralegal

WebMD, an Internet Brands company, is seeking a talented, business-minded paralegal with 5+ years of corporate and/or commercial experience to join its in-house Legal team based out of WebMD’s Newark office. The ideal candidate is fluent in English and Spanish, with experience in bilingual contracting, as the position will support Spanish-language operations in Europe and Latin America. The position is a generalist role with exposure to multiple business lines, and will provide the candidate with the opportunity to work with newly acquired companies in a dynamic growth environment.

WebMD is the most recognized and trusted brand of health information and the leading provider of health information services, serving consumers, physicians, healthcare professionals, employers and health plans through our public and private online portals and WebMD the Magazine. The WebMD Health Network includes WebMD, Medscape, PulsePoint and Medscape Education. Our consumer portals and mobile health applications provide engaging, relevant and credible health and wellness information, personalized health assessment tools and access to online communities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Core Areas of Responsibility:

In partnership with business line leaders, other corporate functions and legal team members:

• Draft and review a wide range of commercial contracts including customer agreements, professional services contracts, content development and license agreements, advertising technology contracts, data agreements and software and technology license agreements.
• Assist with legal due diligence in connection with various domestic and international M&A activities and provide legal support for matters related to post-M&A integrations.
• Support in-house counsel in advising internal clients on legal issues and risks relevant to WebMD's business, including digital advertising.
• Support the ongoing improvement of standard form agreements, policies and legal processes.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Commercial and practical paralegal with 5+ years’ experience with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent/relevant work experience with a paralegal certification from an ABA Accredited Paralegal program or equivalent.
• Bilingual English and Spanish, with experience reviewing Spanish-language contracts.
• Experience at a large law firm or in a commercial corporate environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, analytical, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple matters for a growing company and to collaborate across cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, finance, product, security, and business and corporate development.
• Digital advertising experience preferred.

Compensation:

We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your background and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. We expect the base salary for this role to start at $75,000 and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

Benefits:

Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the company sponsored benefit programs, including the following within the first 12 months of employment:

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision coverage)
• Paid Time Off (including vacation, sick leave, and flexible holiday days)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter and/or Transit Benefits (if applicable)

Eligibility for specific benefits may vary based on job classification, schedule (e.g., full-time vs. part-time), work location and length of employment.