Senior Corporate Paralegal

ACL Digital; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 82,656 - 89,544; Part time

Job summary

A leading biotech company in South San Francisco seeks a Mid-Senior level Contract Manager to oversee the contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance and supporting legal documents. The ideal candidate requires a Bachelor's degree, 5-10 years of relevant experience in contracts, particularly in the biotech or pharmaceutical industries. This contract position involves drafting various agreements and maintaining corporate records.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 to 10 years of contracts and/or corporate experience.
• Experience in biotech or pharma company is preferred.
• Experience with various types of agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and edit routine contracts including NDAs.
• Manage the contract lifecycle and compliance.
• Support internal clients and manage corporate records.
• Assist with audits and compliance initiatives.

Skills

Strong understanding of corporate governance principles

Knowledge of global regulations (GxP)

Ability to communicate confidential information

Collaborative and flexible

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Strong attention to detail

Organizational skills

Proficient in MS Office Suite

Ability to work independently and in a team

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate (preferred)

Job description

Base Pay Range

$60.00/hr - $65.00/hr

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and edit routine contracts (e.g., NDAs, service agreements, consulting agreements, supply and vendor contracts, master service agreements and associated work orders, material transfer agreements, and clinical trial agreements).
• Manage the contract lifecycle, including intake, tracking, execution, and archiving through contract management systems/database.
• Support counsel and internal clients with redlines, revisions, and communication with counterparties.
• Monitor contract compliance and key obligations, and coordinate renewals or amendments.
• Assist with the continued development and revision of standard form agreements.
• Maintain corporate records, including minutes, resolutions, bylaws, and organizational documents.
• Coordinate annual filings, business licenses, and other regulatory filings, as required.
• Assist in preparing board and committee materials and maintaining governance calendars.
• Support compliance initiatives and corporate policies (e.g., signature authority, document retention).
• Assist with due diligence, audits, and internal or external inquiries.
• Support implementation and internal training contract forms and procedures and legal / compliance SOPs.
• Manage Legal Department's internal intranet page and the Department's employee-accessible SharePoint files.

Skills

• Strong understanding of corporate governance principles.
• Knowledge and understanding of global regulations and guidelines including but not limited those related to GxP.
• Ability to regularly communicate highly confidential information to senior level staff.
• The ideal candidate will be flexible and willing to learn new procedures and skill sets.
• Must be able to collaborate and work with other departments such as Clinical, Commercial, Finance, Research & Development, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain/Purchasing.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and handle multiple contract negotiations simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational skills and an ability to prioritize effectively to deliver results within reasonably established timelines.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, and related software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication are essential in this collaborative work environment.

Education

Bachelor's degree is required; paralegal certificate from an accredited program preferred.

Experience

Minimum 5 to 10 years of contracts and/or corporate experience, preferably in a biotech or pharma company.

Experience with reviewing confidentiality agreements, master service agreements, material transfer agreements and associated work orders, supply chain agreements, and clinical trial agreements.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Legal

Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research