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Corporate Paralegal
210 East Grand Avenue South San Francisco, CA 94080 US
Job Description
Duties:
Contracts Management
- Draft, review, and edit routine contracts (e.g., NDAs, service agreements, consulting agreements, supply and vendor contracts, master service agreements and associated work orders, material transfer agreements, and clinical trial agreements).
- Manage the contract lifecycle, including intake, tracking, execution, and archiving through contract management systems/database.
- Support counsel and internal clients with redlines, revisions, and communication with counterparties.
- Monitor contract compliance and key obligations, and coordinate renewals or amendments.
- Assisting with the continued development and revision of standard form agreements.
Corporate Governance & Entity Management
- Maintain corporate records, including minutes, resolutions, bylaws, and organizational documents.
- Coordinate annual filings, business licenses, and other regulatory filings, as required.
- Assist in preparing board and committee materials and maintaining governance calendars.
- Support compliance initiatives and corporate policies (e.g., signature authority, document retention).
General Legal Support
- Assist with due diligence, audits, and internal or external inquiries.
- Support implementation and internal training contract forms and procedures and legal / compliance SOPs.
- Manage Legal Department’s internal intranet page and the Department’s employee-accessible SharePoint files.
Skills:
- Strong understanding of corporate governance principles.
- Knowledge and understanding of global regulations and guidelines including but not limited those related to GxP.
- Ability to regularly communicate highly confidential information to senior level staff.
- The ideal candidate will be flexible and willing to learn new procedures and skill sets.
- Must be able to collaborate and work with other departments such as Clinical, Commercial, Finance, Research & Development, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain/Purchasing.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and handle multiple contract negotiations simultaneously.
- Excellent organizational skills and an ability to prioritize effectively to deliver results within reasonably established timelines.
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, and related software.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication are essential in this collaborative work environment.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree is required; paralegal certificate from an accredited program preferred.
- Minimum 5 to 10 years of contracts and/or corporate experience, preferably in a biotech or pharma company.
- Experience with reviewing confidentiality agreements, master service agreements, material transfer agreements and associated work orders, supply chain agreements, and clinical trial agreements.
Pay Rate Range: $40-59/hr depending on experience
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
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