Corporate Paralegal

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Cambridge, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Paralegal to support the Legal Department under the SVP, General Counsel, Governance and Corporate.

The role focuses on governance, corporate matters, and employment issues, with responsibility for document prep, board materials, and legal research. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of paralegal experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of paralegal experience in law firm or in-house setting.
• Strong knowledge of governance, corporate, and employment matters.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and legal document management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries and updates.
• Assist with preparation of documents and exhibits.
• Assist with materials for Board of Directors and committees meetings.
• Support for governance, corporate, business development transactions and alliance management.
• Assist with SEC and other public filings.
• Prepare and amend contracts and assist with document signatures.
• Support U.S. subsidiary management and employment law matters.
• Coordinate calendars, travel, and expense reports as needed.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Legal research

Notary public

Strong communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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
  
• Prior paralegal work experience of 5-10 years in a law firm or with in-house legal department 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

About Alnylam

We are the leader in RNAi therapeutics– a revolutionaryapproach 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 possibleand 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, wherean 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.

The pay range below 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.

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  • UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT AN INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A LIE DETECTOR OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.
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