Corporate Paralegal Cambridge, MA Job Details $95,000
- $110,000 a year 3 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance Employee stock purchase plan Paid holidays Loan repayment program Disability insurance Health insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Meeting minutes Record keeping Contract management Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Bachelor of Science Securities & Exchange Commission Paralegal Studies Filing SEC reporting Process improvement Mid-level Administrative experience Policy & process development Project management Legal administrative experience Data entry Organizational skills Contracts Securities law Due diligence Cross-functional collaboration Paralegal Certificate Bachelor of Arts Legal due diligence Communication skills Cross-functional communication Under 1 year Full Job Description About the role We are seeking a highly organized and motivated Corporate Paralegal to join the collaborative Legal team of a publicly traded biotechnology company.
This is an is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal in the early stage of their career to gain hands-on experience across a broad range of corporate, contracts, securities, and governance matters in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. The Corporate Paralegal will be located in our Cambridge, MA office and will be expected to be in the office at least 3 days a week. The Corporate Paralegal will report to the SVP, Head of Intellectual Property, and work closely with the VP, Senior Corporate Counsel and other members of the Legal team, the Finance team, and executive management. This role will support day-to-day legal operations and manage a wide range of corporate and legal matters, including contracts, corporate governance, securities, and compliance matters for Sana. What you'll do Contract Management, Legal Billing, and Operations Support contract lifecycle management for of a wide range of day-to-day and complex contracts typical of a biotech or pharmaceutical organization. Work with Contracts team members to maintain company's software-based contract management system (Agiloft) and ensure accurate recordkeeping. Coordinate with internal clients and external parties to facilitate contract execution and related matters. Maintain and manage company's legal billing processes, including managing its legal billing system (SimpleLegal), including data entry. Support improvements to legal department processes, templates, and workflows. Provide general paralegal and administrative support to the legal team on a wide range of corporate matters. Corporate Governance and Securities Support corporate governance processes, including preparation and organization of materials for Board of Directors and committee meetings, including agendas, resolutions, minutes, consents and other documentation, maintenance of the corporate records and minute books, maintenance of the company's online Board of Directors portal, and officer and director onboarding and offboarding. Support SEC filings, including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and proxy statement, including assistance with preparation of disclosures and tables, maintenance of filings calendars, preparation and management of D&O questionnaires, and preparation and filing of Section 16 reports. Support planning and logistics for annual meeting of stockholders, including vendor communication, calendars, and meeting materials. Manage and maintain company's state qualifications, including new applications, withdrawals, and annual reporting and related activities necessary to maintain qualifications. Collaborate with Finance and People teams to support equity administration, including managing execution of consents for Equity Incentive Committee, and review and execution of 10b5-1 plans. General Corporate and Cross-Functional Support Help develop, streamline, implement and maintain processes and policies across the organization, including those related to securities reporting, compliance, equity administration, and contracts. Support strategic transactions, including due diligence, data room administration, document preparation, and post-closing administration. Other tasks and duties as assigned. What we're looking for BS/BA degree Paralegal certificate or coursework preferred but not required 0-2+ years of experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or related legal or compliance role (law firm or in-house experience a plus, but not required). Interest in corporate law, public company compliance, and the life sciences and biotechnology industries. Professional discretion and ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills and ability to work independently or with a team, as necessary, to meet critical deadlines. Strong project management skills; flexible and capable of managing and prioritizing multiple duties and projects within specified time frames. Excellent communication skills, customer orientation, and resilience Ability to develop understanding of and ensure compliance with Legal department and cross-functional requirements, processes and procedures. Self-motivated, flexible, collaborative, eager to learn, and interested in working on a wide range of legal, contracts, governance and compliance matters. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Experience with billing, contract management systems, and Board of Directors portals is a plus but not required. What you should know The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $95,000 and $110,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience How we work together for patients Lead from every seat
- we seek to understand, act with honesty, and engage in the crucial conversations Thrive as a team
- we hire amazing people, are intensely curious, and cultivate inclusion and personal connectivity Make it happen
- we value vigorous debate, alignment around our decisions, and resilient execution Get to know us At Sana, we believe that a workforce with varied backgrounds strengthens us as a company and helps us to achieve our mission to meaningfully change the outcome of many human diseases.
This belief is a pillar of our business and is critical to our success. Our goal is that Sana is the place for talented people to bring their authentic selves to work, to have a great career and to deeply, positively impact patients. Core to our values, we believe there is nothing more important than the health and wellness of you and your family. For benefit eligible employees, we cover a generous portion of the cost for employee health coverage, making high-quality care more accessible and affordable. We offer ample time-off (various paid time off benefits, such as holidays, vacation, sick time, and parental leave), short
- and long-term disability, employer paid basic life insurance, additional voluntary life insurance protection, financial wellness programs including financial planning resources, a 401(k) Plan with an immediately vested employer match, Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, commuter subsidy and a variety of wellness offerings to support each person individually.
For more details on our benefits, visit Sana's Benefits Portal. We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental or sensory disability (including the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability), genetic information, actual or perceived HIV or Hepatitis C infection, medical condition (cancer or a record or history of cancer and genetic characteristics), marital status, sexual orientation, sexual preference, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), disability, veteran status, political ideology, social class (including caste/caste identity), taking or requesting statutorily protected leave, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The job description listed above is representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions described above.
