Paralegal

argenx US; Oost-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

argenx seeks an experienced Paralegal to join the Legal team in Ghent, Belgium, to support corporate governance, litigation, insurance, and business development activities for a fast-growing global organization.

The role partners with attorneys, business partners, and external counsel to maintain corporate records, filings, and multi-jurisdictional governance across the group. A minimum of 5 years in a similar role is required, ideally in life sciences or regulated industries.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate, bachelor's degree in law, or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant paralegal experience, ideally at a law firm or international company in life sciences or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience supporting corporate governance, litigation, and insurance, with demonstrated ability to work with attorneys and external counsel.
• Experience in a biotech/pharma or similarly regulated industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support across corporate governance, litigation, insurance, and business development activities for argenx's global business.
• Maintain corporate records and support statutory, regulatory, and other corporate filings across the argenx group.
• Coordinate with local corporate service providers, notaries, and other advisors for governance matters, entity changes, and filings.
• Support subsidiary governance, including board/shareholder resolutions, director records, powers of attorney, and group structure records.
• Assist with litigation, investigations, and information requests by maintaining matter records and deadlines.
• Administer the company's insurance portfolio, including policy and claims records and renewals.
• Provide project coordination and operational support for business development transactions as needed.

Skills

Legal project management

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Dutch fluency

Education

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree in law

Job description

Join us as we transform immunology and deliver medicines that help autoimmune patients get their lives back. argenx is preparing for multi-dimensional expansion to reach more patients through a rich pipeline of differentiated assets, led by VYVGART, our first-in-class neonatal Fc receptor blocker approved for the treatment of gMG, and with the potential to treat patients across dozens of severe autoimmune diseases.

We are building a new kind of biotech company, one that maintains its roots as a science-based start-up and pushes our commitment to innovate across all corners of our business. We strive to inspire and grow our company, our partnerships, our science, and our people, because when we do, we deliver more for patients.

PURPOSE OF THE FUNCTION

We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to join our Legal team in Ghent, Belgium and support the rapid growth of our business. The role will provide broad paralegal support across corporate governance, litigation, insurance, and business development activities, working closely with attorneys, business partners, and external counsel. The position will play an important role in maintaining the legal infrastructure of a fast-growing global organization, and helping the Legal team operate effectively.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Paralegal will be a key member of the Legal team, providing operational support across a broad range of legal matters. Working closely with attorneys, business partners, and external counsel, the role Will support corporate governance, litigation, insurance, and business development activities across argenx's global business. The role will also contribute to legal projects, process improvements, and other priorities across the Legal function.

Your primary areas of focus are:

• Serve as a strong operational partner that enables the Legal team to deliver timely, risk- appropriate support to the business.
• Maintain corporate records and support statutory, regulatory, and other corporate filings across the argenx group.
• Coordinate with local corporate service providers, notaries, and other advisors in connection with corporate governance matters, entity changes, and corporate filings.
• Support subsidiary governance activities, including the preparation, execution, and organization of board and shareholder resolutions, maintenance of director and officer appointment records, management of powers of attorney and signatory delegations, and upkeep of group structure records.
• Support litigation, investigation, and dispute matters by maintaining matter records, tracking key deadlines and milestones, assisting with document collection efforts, supporting legal hold and preservation activities, and helping respond to information requests.
• Assist with administration of the company's insurance portfolio, including maintaining policy and claims records, supporting policy renewals, and coordinating insurance- related information requests.
• Provide project coordination and operational support for business development transactions and related activities, as needed.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Broad-based knowledge of general commercial, corporate, and legal matters impacting a global company in a highly regulated industry.

First-rate judgment and business acumen, including a practical understanding of how an in-house Legal function supports business strategy and operations.

Fluent in English and Dutch.

Experience in the biotech/pharma, or another highly regulated industry is a plus.

Highly organized and detail-oriented; comfortable managing high volumes of requests, records, and deadlines with accuracy.

Ability to work collaboratively and effectively within cross-functional teams and global networks.

Demonstrated communication skills within a multi-cultural and multi-lingual global environment.

Agile and adaptable, comfortable with ambiguity, trust-building, and resilience.

Derives energy from operating in a dynamic, complex, fast-moving, and frequently changing business environment.

Demonstrable experience with project management, proactive planning, priority setting, and securing alignment across stakeholders.

Drives toward outcomes and takes ownership of end-to-end execution.

Ambitious, naturally inquisitive, a quick study, with demonstrated eagerness to continuously learn, self-improve, and develop. This includes being comfortable giving and receiving feedback in a diverse environment.

Passionate and prepared to contribute to our culture, which is driven by our corporate values of co-creation, innovation, empowerment, excellence, and humility.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE

Paralegal certificate, bachelor's degree in law, or equivalent qualification/experience (a license to practice law is not required)

Minimum of 5 years of relevant paralegal experience, ideally gained at a law firm or in an international company (life sciences or other highly regulated industry) setting, with demonstrated experience supporting corporate governance, litigation, insurance,