Legal Assistant

Reports to: General CounselPosition Summary

As a Legal Assistant at Fractyl Health, you will play a critical role in providing comprehensive legal support to our in-house legal department. You will work closely with attorneys and paralegals to ensure the smooth operation of our legal functions, particularly in the areas of biotechnology and medical devices. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a cutting-edge industry and work in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide day to day administrative support to legal professionals, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, making travel arrangements.
• Assist in the organization, filing, and maintenance of legal documents and contracts. Ensure that all documents are accurately filed and easily accessible.
• Maintain and update legal databases, track contract status, to-do list items and generate reports as needed.
• Prepare first drafts using company contract templates (e.g. NDA).
• Correspondence: Draft, proofread, and format legal correspondence, reports, and other documents.
• Communication: Serve as a liaison between the legal department and other company departments as necessary.
• Confidentiality: Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
• Assist Executive Assistants with tasks as requested.
• Perform all activities in compliance with applicable regulations, Fractyl’s policies and guidelines, including, but not limited to, timely documentation of activities and maintaining all required applicable training.
• Bring a “can do” spirit to work and deliver on other responsibilities as assigned.

Education or Certification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field OR Associate’s degree plus 1-3 years of relevant experience.

Professional Work Experience

• Up to 5 years of experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, or a similar role.
• Applicable experience in a law firm and/or biotech, pharmaceutical, life sciences, healthcare, or medical device industries required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong personal management skills emphasizing time management, attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of legal terminology and principles.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism.

Other Essentials and Key Success Factors

• Successful track record of working in high-growth and dynamic organizations.
• Demonstrated record of intellectual curiosity, innovation and creative problem solving with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Ability to lead fast-paced projects with a keen sense of urgency to get the job done well.
• Evidence of "hands-on" experience and expertise.
• Proven and successful track record as a team-player and collaborator in small working environments.
• Highly organized and detail oriented with a passion to deliver quality results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience translating technical concepts into user-friendly documentation.
• Highest levels of professionalism, confidence, personal values and ethical standards.

The description and requirements outlined above are general; additional requirements may apply.