Paralegal

Scorpion Therapeutics; United States; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in New York City is seeking a Paralegal to support legal and compliance in a biotech focused on oncology and rare diseases. You will manage NDAs, clinical trial, vendor, and licensing agreements, and help maintain contract lifecycles and regulatory records.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3–7 years’ paralegal experience, preferably in biotech or regulated settings; strong MS Office and legal tech skills are essential. On-site in NYC twice weekly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3–7 years of paralegal experience, preferably in biotech, pharma, or regulated industries.
• Familiarity with contract management systems and biotech regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage varied agreements (NDAs, clinical trial, vendor, licensing).
• Oversee contract lifecycle and maintenance of legal databases.
• Assist with corporate governance (records, board materials, filings).
• Support cross-functional collaboration with Finance, R&D, Commercial, and HR teams.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Contract management systems

Legal databases

Legal software

Job description

Role

Paralegal supporting legal and compliance functions within a biotech focused on oncology and rare diseases, particularly cell-based therapies for bladder cancer and lymphatic malformations.

Responsibilities

manage varied agreements (NDAs, clinical trial, vendor, licensing), oversee contract lifecycle, maintain legal databases, assist with corporate governance (records, board materials, filings), and support cross-functional collaboration with Finance, R&D, Commercial, and HR teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree; 3-7 years' paralegal experience, preferably in biotech, pharma, or regulated industries; familiarity with legal operations, contract management systems, and biotech-specific regulatory frameworks.

Preferred

experience in oncology, rare diseases, biologics, FDA regulations, GxP, intellectual property support, and public company experience.

HighValue

support for clinical trial agreements, regulatory compliance, intellectual property management, and collaboration across R&D and commercial functions.

WorkSetup

onsite in NYC twice weekly; no supervisory responsibilities; proficient in MS Office and legal tech.

Core skills

Strong organizational, communication, confidentiality, and problem-solving abilities, with an emphasis on accuracy and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.