Sr. Manager - Paralegal

Fresenius Medical Care is the premier health care company focused on delivering the highest quality of care to people with renal and other chronic conditions. Through our industry-leading global network of more than 3,400 dialysis clinics and acute care canters, outpatient cardiac and vascular labs, Fresenius Medical Care provides coordinated health care services at pivotal care points for hundreds of thousands of chronically ill patients. As the world’s only vertically integrated renal company, we also offer specialty pharmacy and laboratory services, as well as manufacturing and distributing the most comprehensive line of dialysis equipment, disposable products and renal pharmaceuticals.

Fresenius Medical Care is a people business. Our success depends on having the best and brightest employees and helping them attain their personal and professional goals while delivering excellence in patient care and business results. Our employees embody our culture which is based on core values supporting our promise to improve the quality of life of every patient every day. These core values are: We Care. We Connect. We Commit.

Position Summary

As Senior Manager, Paralegal, you lead the GBS Paralegal function within Fresenius Medical Care's ("FME") GBS India Legal Center of Excellence, reporting to the Director of Legal. You own paralegal service delivery, setting standards that hold up across genuinely different subject matters while keeping day-to-day delivery consistent and dependable for Legal, Compliance, Corporate Governance, and business stakeholders worldwide. This role calls for an experienced legal operations leader with strong people leadership, sharp organizational instincts and real depth across legal documentation, contract administration, entity governance and regulatory support.

FME is looking for a collaborative, forward-thinking leader who can build a high-performing team from the ground up, push continuous improvement, and keep service quality high in a complex, multinational, tightly regulated environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

Paralegal Leadership

Lead and manage the GBS Paralegal function, ensuring consistent, high-quality support across OHS, corporate/M&A, and litigation workstreams

Set standards, policies, procedures and service-delivery models for paralegal activities that work across genuinely different subject matters without forcing artificial uniformity

Build team capability, set operating priorities, and keep the function aligned with Global Legal Function objectives

Drive resource planning, workload balancing and operational efficiency across the paralegal team

Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous learning and service excellence

Corporate Governance & Entity Management Oversight

Oversee entity management activities delivered by the M&A/Corporate Paralegal workstream, including incorporation, dissolution, restructuring, maintenance, and governance compliance support

Oversee board and committee support activities - resolutions, minutes, governance documentation, statutory filings, ensuring accuracy and consistency

Ensure corporate records are maintained accurately and in line with legal and regulatory requirements

Coordinate with external counsel, company secretaries and local legal teams to support governance obligations across jurisdictions

Monitor governance calendars and filing requirements across the entity portfolio

Legal Documentation Oversight

Provide leadership and oversight for preparation, review, administration and maintenance of legal documentation across the paralegal team

Ensure legal documentation processes are standardized, compliant and efficient

Maintain document quality standards and governance controls

Compliance, Regulatory & Risk Support

Partner with Legal, Compliance, Privacy, Risk and Regulatory Affairs teams to support key compliance initiatives, including OHS regulatory matters

Coordinate legal documentation and responses related to audits, investigations, regulatory inquiries and litigation support activities

Support implementation of governance and compliance programmes across regions

Identify operational risks across the paralegal function and put appropriate mitigation measures in place

Process Excellence & Operational Improvement

Drive continuous improvement to lift service quality, efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction

Maintain standard operating procedures, process maps, templates and playbooks across paralegal workstreams

Monitor key performance indicators and service-delivery metrics for the function

Knowledge Management & Legal Operations Support

Oversee legal knowledge repositories, templates and document management systems used by the paralegal team

Ensure legal information is maintained, organized, accessible and properly governed

Contribute to broader legal transformation initiatives and best-practice implementation led by the Director

Promote knowledge sharing and operational consistency across the paralegal function

Stakeholder Management

Build strong relationships with Legal leadership, Compliance, Finance, HR, Procurement, Internal Audit and business stakeholders

Act as a trusted advisor on paralegal processes, governance matters and legal operational support requirements

Coordinate with external counsel, regulators, government authorities and third-party service providers where required

People Leadership & Talent Development

Lead, coach and develop the team members

Drive talent management, succession planning and employee engagement across the team

Foster collaboration across the team's different workstreams and subject-matter areas

Create an inclusive, supportive, high-performance team environment

Our Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Law, Legal Studies, Business Administration, Corporate Governance, or a related field

Paralegal Certification, Legal Operations Certification, or equivalent professional qualification preferred

Advanced degree or relevant professional certifications are an advantage

Professional Experience

10+ years of experience in Paralegal, Corporate Governance, Legal Operations, or related legal support functions

5+ years of people leadership experience managing teams

Extensive experience supporting multinational organizations in a complex regulatory environment

Demonstrated experience in corporate governance, entity management, contract administration and legal documentation

Experience within healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, medical technology, or other highly regulated industries preferred

Proven ability to lead process improvement and operational excellence initiatives

Experience partnering with senior legal and business stakeholders across geographies

Functional & Technical Competencies

Legal & Governance Expertise

Corporate Governance

Board and Committee Administration

Entity Management

Legal Documentation Management

Contract Lifecycle Support

Regulatory Compliance Support

Corporate Records Management

Due Diligence Support

Litigation and Investigation Support

Legal Risk Awareness

Legal Operations & Process Excellence

Legal Operations

Process Standardization

Continuous Improvement

Service Delivery Management

Policy and Procedure Development

Operational Governance

Quality Assurance

Documentation Controls

Vendor Coordination

Technology & Systems

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) Tools

Entity Management Systems

Document Management Systems

Legal Operations Platforms

Microsoft 365 Applications

Reporting and Analytics Tools

Knowledge Management Platforms

Leadership Competencies

People Leadership

Motivates, develops and inspires the team while building a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Strategic Execution

Translates legal and business priorities into practical operational plans and delivers measurable results.

Stakeholder Influence

Builds credibility and trusted relationships with legal leadership, business partners and external stakeholders.

Operational Leadership

Drives efficiency, consistency, quality and governance across the paralegal function.

Talent Development

Builds organizational capability through coaching, mentoring, succession planning and capability building.

Decision Making

Uses sound judgment, legal awareness and business understanding to make balanced, timely decisions.

Behavioural Competencies

Collaboration

Works effectively across functions and organizational levels to reach shared objectives.

Customer Focus

Understands stakeholder needs and consistently delivers strong service.

Communication

Communicates clearly, professionally and confidently with diverse audiences, including senior stakeholders.

Integrity & Ethics

Operates with professionalism, discretion, confidentiality and sound ethical judgment.

Accountability

Owns commitments, delivers results, and follows through.

Adaptability

Stays effective through a changing regulatory and business environment, managing competing priorities well.

Continuous Improvement

Questions existing practices and actively looks for ways to improve processes and outcomes.

Attention to Detail

Maintains a high level of accuracy and quality, particularly in governance and legal documentation work.

Problem Solving

Analyzes issues proactively, identifies practical solutions and drives resolution.

Success Measures

The Senior Manager, Paralegal will be evaluated on:

Quality and consistency of paralegal service delivery across all workstreams

Corporate governance compliance and entity management effectiveness

Stakeholder satisfaction and partnership effectiveness

Process efficiency and operational improvement achievements

Accuracy and timeliness of legal documentation and governance activities

Team engagement, capability development and retention

Adoption of standardized processes and best practices

Contribution to legal operational excellence within the CoE

Additional Skill Requirements

Working understanding of AI governance, responsible AI principles, and the legal implications of generative AI technologies

Experience supporting legal digital transformation and legal service modernization initiatives

Ability to read legal operations data and translate it into operational improvements and recommendations

Experience working with distributed teams across regions in virtual and matrix environments

Understanding of regulatory requirements relevant to healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, data privacy and corporate governance

Demonstrated ability to drive adoption of new technologies and change initiatives across a legal organization

Preferred Professional Certifications

Legal & Paralegal Certifications

Certified Paralegal (CP)

Advanced Certified Paralegal (ACP)

Professional Paralegal (PP)

Certified Legal Manager (CLM)

Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP)

Corporate Governance Certifications

Chartered Governance Professional (CGP)

Corporate governance certifications through ICSA/CGI, the Society for Corporate Governance, or Diligent Governance Programs

Legal Technology & AI Certifications (any)

CLOC Legal Operations Certification

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Microsoft Power BI Certification

Generative AI for Legal Professionals, Thomson Reuters AI Skills Programs, LexisNexis AI Certification Programs, or ACC Artificial Intelligence for Legal Professionals Programs

Practical experience with tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Icertis/Ironclad CLM, Diligent Entities, and Legal Tracker/Brightflag is a plus

Our offer:

Growth Opportunity: Be part of the dynamic growth and transformation of Fresenius Medical Care India Global Hub.

Career Development: Access to challenging and rewarding opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

Hybrid Work Environment: Benefit from a flexible hybrid work setup that supports productivity and work-life balance.

Transportation Facilities: Convenient company-provided cab services for pick-up and drop-off.

Comprehensive Medical Benefits: Attractive medical benefits coverage for employees and their families.

Cafeteria Benefits: Complimentary lunch facility at the workplace.

Global Exposure: Gain valuable global exposure and access to diverse learning and development opportunities