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Cryoport, Inc

Corporate Paralegal

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A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.

$60,985 / year median in Tennessee

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Cryoport, Inc. (
Nasdaq:
CYRX) is a leading global provider of integrated temperature-controlled supply chain solutions for the life sciences, with an emphasis on regenerative medicine. We support biopharmaceutical companies, contract manufacturers (CDMOs), contract research organizations (CROs), developers, and researchers with a comprehensive suite of services and products designed to minimize risk and maximize reliability across the temperature-controlled supply chain for the life sciences. Our integrated supply chain platform includes the Cryoportal® Logistics Management Platform, advanced temperature-controlled packaging, informatics, specialized biologistics, biostorage, bioservices, cryopreservation services, and cryogenic systems, which in varying combinations deliver end-to-end solutions that meet the rigorous demands of the life sciences. With innovation, regulatory compliance, and agility at our core, we are "Enabling the Future of Medicine™."
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
(including, but are not limited to):
  • Support the General Counsel and legal services department
  • Administration of public company board and committee meeting process, maintain calendar, coordinate agendas, maintain database of resolutions
  • Prepare minutes and other routine corporate secretary documents for parent company and global subsidiaries
  • Maintain accurate and complete corporate records, minute books, entity records, and corporate governance databases, including coordination of required federal, state, local, and international filings.
  • Coordinate with internal business units and outside counsel to prosecute and maintain intellectual property registrations
  • Support equity plan administration, including Section 16 filings and Rule 144 opinions
  • Support with legal operations processes, including processes relating to financial statement audits, SOX compliance and insider trading compliance
  • Develop and implement reports for monitoring outside legal expenses
  • Confidentiality and sensitive information management
  • Support other projects as necessary
COMPETENCIES & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate effectively with directors, senior management, and members of other departments
  • Exceptional organizational and planning skills, strong analytical abilities, and process orientation
  • Strong attention to detail, including excellent proofing and editing skills
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage a heavy workload and prioritize multiple projects
  • Ability to work independently while functioning well in a team environment
  • Excellent judgment
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum of 7 years' experience and Paralegal Certificate required
  • Experience working with public company corporate governance and board of directors preferred
  • Experience working for an international company a plus
  • Experience in the life sciences industry a plus
  • Strong computer skills, including advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office/365 products (Word & Excel)
  • Experience with Salesforce and/or Shareworks a plus

Benefits

  • Legal Services