Senior Paralegal

Senior Paralegal

About the role....

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Senior Paralegal to join our growing legal team.  The Paralegal will assist with documents management, maintaining corporate records and files, managing contracts (templates, customization of simple agreements, signatures, amendments, filing), administer the company legal management and the board of directors’ management systems, maintaining corporate entities in good standing, managing vendors of the legal and IP department. This person contributes to the high performance and success of the legal function by ensuring continuity and improvement in the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the contracting process, including implementing an internal and external agreement execution process. The Paralegal will be an integral member of the Legal and IP function and of a cross-functional and collaborative team in a dynamic growth environment. This role will report to our Chief Legal Officer and will be located in Cambridge, MA.

As a Senior Paralegal, you will…

• Oversee the contract management process, including tracking, negotiation, approval, and signature processes
• Manage a variety of documents in a variety of legal fields for a science based, high-tech biotechnology company 
• Manage company records in particular legal entities and board documentation and records
• Draft and implement standard nondisclosure and testing agreements, as well as assisting with the implementation of contract obligations, including record keeping and management of third-party reports related to agreements, as well as renewal and extensions of agreements.
• Be the liaison with all of the various corporate groups, such Legal, IP, Commercial, R&D, Operations, and all levels of management
• Assist Attorneys with drafting and circulating approval forms for agreement execution
• Assist with Agreement Appendixes for agreement preparation 
• Organize formal papers, communications for patent and trademark applications and grants
• Work and coordinate work with work group and with another paralegal

 You Bring…

• Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate
• Minimum 10 years corporate or law firm paralegal experience required
• Outstanding organization, attention to detail, execution, and follow-through, as well as ability to work with zero mistakes under pressure and ability to multitask
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills; must have excellent interpersonal communication skills
• A love of learning about new technology and the biotechnology industry
• Outstanding writing skill
• Strong Experience and understanding  of various technology platforms, such as Google suite of tools, Slack, Egnyte, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and the like as well as being comfortable with various database platforms and interface
• A strong sense of purpose and drive to develop unique, high impact solutions
• Adaptability and enthusiasm for new challenges, innate curiosity, and a passion for learning
• Creative and strategic thinking, willingness to be bold and take risks, and the ability to recognize and learn from failure
• A collaborative mindset that is open to giving and receiving ideas, perspectives, and feedback
• Ability to work both independently and deliver on responsibilities within a highly collaborative environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse range of individuals and audiences