Senior Paralegal — Corporate & Transactions

Manning Personnel Group, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Manning Personnel Group, Inc. is partnering with a leading biotechnology company in the Cambridge, MA area to hire an experienced paralegal who will report to senior legal leadership and support governance, corporate matters, business development transactions, alliance management and employment issues.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of paralegal experience in a law firm or in‑house, notary certification (or willingness to obtain), and strong skills in Microsoft Office and AI tools.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of paralegal experience in a law firm or in-house legal department preferred.
• Notary public, or willingness to obtain certification at the company’s expense.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Ability to use AI tools effectively and compliantly to streamline work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries and updates.
• Prepare documents and exhibits, and draft and amend contracts, including managing signatures.
• Support the Board of Directors and its committees, including meeting materials, background information, and maintenance of minute books and corporate records.
• Assist with SEC and other public filings and monitor and update the corporate website.
• Support U.S. subsidiary management, including state business registrations and pharmaceutical licenses.
• Support business development deals, including company and transaction research, and assist with alliance management.
• Assist with U.S. employment law matters.
• Organize and maintain electronic and hard copy files using the department’s document management systems.
• Coordinate department-wide projects and cover for other legal staff as needed.
• As needed, assist with calendar management, travel, and expense reports.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Microsoft Office

AI tools usage

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Discretion with confidential info

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Notary public (or willingness to obtain)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Manning Personnel Group, Inc. is partnering with a leading biotechnology company in the Cambridge, MA area to hire an experienced paralegal who will report to senior legal leadership and support governance, corporate matters, business development transactions, alliance management and employment issues.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of paralegal experience in a law firm or in‑house, notary certification (or willingness to obtain), and strong skills in Microsoft Office and AI tools.