Corporate Paralegal

Cryoport-Systems; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Cryoport, Inc. is seeking an experienced corporate secretary/advanced paralegal to support the General Counsel and the legal services department.

The role manages board/committee meeting processes, calendars, agendas, and resolutions, and maintains corporate records across the parent and global subsidiaries. The ideal candidate has a Paralegal Certificate with at least seven years of experience, plus familiarity with public company governance, IP coordination, and SOX/compliance-related tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience and Paralegal Certificate required.
• Experience with public company corporate governance and board of directors preferred.
• Experience with international companies is a plus.
• Experience in the life sciences industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Prioritization

Independent work

Team collaboration

Judgment

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Salesforce

Shareworks

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 necessaryCOMPETENCIES & 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 judgmentQUALIFICATIONS 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