Corporate Paralegal

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 93,500 - 126,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals seeks a Corporate Paralegal to join the Legal Department in Cambridge, MA. The role reports to the SVP, General Counsel, Governance and Corporate, and supports governance, corporate transactions, alliance management, and employment matters. Responsibilities include preparing board materials, maintaining corporate records, and assisting with U.S.

subsidiary management. A 5–10 year paralegal background and strong MS Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of paralegal experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Notary public certification preferred or willingness to obtain at company expense.
• Familiarity with legal terminology.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products and capable of using AI to streamline activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries and updates.
• Assist with preparation of documents and exhibits.
• Assist with Board materials and records for Directors and committees.
• Support Board of Directors and executives with background information.
• Create and maintain minute books and corporate records.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Microsoft Office

Legal terminology

AI to streamline work

Communication skills

Discretion with confidential info

Education

Bachelor's degree

Notary public certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

Corporate Paralegal, Legal Department

Overview

Alnylam, a leading biotechnology company, is looking for a Paralegal to join its Legal Department. This role is reporting to the SVP, General Counsel, Governance and Corporate, and is based at the company's headquarters in Cambridge, MA.

The Legal Department is looking for a dynamic and experienced paralegal to provide day‑to‑day support for the attorneys responsible for handling governance, corporate, business development transactions and alliance management, and employment matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong paralegal background and will be flexible, collaborative, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment. They will have strong communication and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Legal research and prepare summaries and updates
• Assist with preparation of documents and exhibits
• Assist with materials for various senior level meetings, including Board of Directors and its committees
• Assist with support of Board of Directors and executive officers (including background information)
• Assist with creation and maintenance of minute books and other corporate records
• Assist with a range of projects and be available to coordinate department‑wide projects as needed
• Monitor and update corporate website
• Assist with the company's SEC and other public filings
• Prepare and amend contracts and assist with document signatures
• Support U.S. subsidiary management
• Provide support for business development deals including research regarding companies and relevant transactions
• Assist with Legal's support of the alliance management function
• Assist with U.S. employment law matters
• Obtain and maintain state business registrations and pharmaceutical licenses
• As needed, assist with complex calendar management, travel arrangements, expense reports and reimbursements
• Process and edit correspondence, memos, and legal documents, including photocopying, scanning, and redacting information from documents
• Create, organize, and maintain files and records, both electronic and hard copy as needed, for a variety of legal matters, using the department's document management systems
• Work collaboratively with administrative staff to improve office functions and accomplish tasks that involve group efforts.
• Provide support for other attorneys as needed to cover other staff absences, which may include other duties
• Manage office‑wide functions with minimal supervision
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Prior paralegal work experience of 5-10 years in a law firm or with in‑house legal department preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Candidate will be a notary public or be willing to obtain a notary public certification at the company's expense
• Familiarity with legal terminology
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Ability to effectively and compliantly utilize AI to streamline work activities
• Superior interpersonal skills with proven ability to successfully interact and collaborate with varied constituencies in a professional manner, exhibiting excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

U.S. Pay Range

$93,500.00 - $126,500.00

The pay range reflects the full‑time base salary range we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. Base pay will be determined based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education. This role is eligible for an annual short‑term incentive award (e.g., bonus or sales incentive) and an annual long‑term incentive award (e.g., equity).

Alnylam's robust Total Rewards package is designed to support your overall health and well‑being. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a lifestyle reimbursement program, flexible spending and health savings accounts and a 401(k) with a generous company match. Eligible employees enjoy paid time off, wellness days, holidays, and two company‑wide recharge breaks. We also offer generous family resources and leave. Our commitment to your well‑being reflects our belief that caring for our people fuels the impact we create together.

Learn more about these and additional benefits offered by Alnylam by visiting the Benefits section of the Careers website: https://www.alnylam.com/careers

About Alnylam

We are the leader in RNAi therapeutics- a revolutionary approach with the potential to transform the lives of people with rare and common diseases. Built on Nobel Prize‑winning science, Alnylam has delivered the breakthroughs that made RNAi therapeutics possible and are just at the beginning of what's possible. Our deep pipeline, late‑stage programs, and bold vision reflect our core values: fierce innovation, passion for excellence, purposeful urgency, open culture and commitment to people. We're proud to be a globally recognized top employer, where an authentic, inclusive culture and breakthrough thinking fuel one another.

At Alnylam, we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, pregnancy status or related conditions, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital or familial status, political affiliation, age, or any other factor protected by federal, state, or local law. Alnylam is an E‑Verify Employer.