Paralegal

Michael Page US; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Paralegal for a fully remote position. The ideal candidate will support the legal team in various contract management, compliance, and data privacy tasks. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in the life sciences or similar sectors. This is a great opportunity to contribute to meaningful advancements in healthcare while enjoying a competitive salary ranging from $65,000 to $80,000 annually.

Benefits

Ability to work from home

Competitive salary

Opportunity to contribute to life science advancements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably in the life sciences, biotech, pharma, or healthcare sectors.
• Prior exposure to compliance, data privacy, or export control work a strong plus.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and revise a variety of commercial contracts.
• Support the General Counsel with day-to-day legal operations.
• Help implement and maintain privacy compliance programs.

Skills

Strong experience drafting and managing commercial agreements

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Job description

Ideal for someone who brings a no task is too big or too small mindset. Make a real impact at a fast-growing life sciences company-fully remote!

About Our Client

Our client is a growing company operating in the life science industry. They are known for their innovative approach and dedication to advancing healthcare solutions through their specialized products and services.

Job Description

Contract Management

• Draft, review, and revise a variety of commercial contracts (NDAs, MSAs, supply agreements, consulting agreements, etc.)
• Maintain and update contract templates; support best practices in contract lifecycle management
• Manage routing, approvals, signatures, and archiving of agreements

Legal & Corporate Support

• Support the General Counsel with day-to-day legal operations
• Coordinate with internal teams across R&D, clinical, regulatory, and commercial functions
• Assist in maintaining internal legal and compliance documentation

Data Privacy & Compliance

• Help implement and maintain privacy compliance programs aligned with GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, etc.
• Assist with reviewing Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) and tracking evolving privacy regulations
• Support incident response processes and impact assessments

Export Controls & Trade Compliance

• Provide support for identifying export control requirements under EAR, ITAR, and other trade laws
• Assist with product classifications, due diligence, and recordkeeping for international shipments
• Collaborate on training and audit readiness

ESG & Sustainability Support

• Support ESG reporting, policy development, and cross-functional initiatives
• Track regulatory trends and help prepare internal communications and disclosures

Research & Risk Analysis

• Conduct legal research related to regulations and trends in the life sciences space
• Prepare summaries, risk assessments, and internal guidance documents

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as a liaison between legal and other teams including HR, Finance, Operations, Regulatory, and IT
• Coordinate with external counsel on select matters and project work

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Paralegal should have:

• Bachelor's degree required; Paralegal certificate preferred
• 5+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably in the life sciences, biotech, pharma, or healthcare sectors
• Strong experience drafting and managing commercial agreements
• Prior exposure to compliance, data privacy, or export control work a strong plus
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment
• Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills
• Ability to operate in a dynamic, collaborative, and fast-moving team

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary in the range of $65,000 to $80,000 annually, based on experience.
• Ability to work from home.
• A chance to work in the life science industry, contributing to meaningful advancements in healthcare.

If you're ready to take the next step in your legal career as a Paralegal, we encourage you to apply today!