Paralegal, Corporate Contracts

ImmunityBio, Inc.•Dunkirk, NY

2d•$107,000 - $117,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Paralegal, Corporate Contracts will assist the Legal Team with management, administration, review, drafting and negotiation of a variety of commercial contracts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of experience as a paralegal required; or ABA-approved Paralegal certification is required.
Commercial contracts and contracts management experience required
Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
Ability to proofread typed material for contextual, grammatical, typographical or spelling errors.
Ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task under limited direction, and ability to shift priorities quickly while working under tight timelines.
Ability to maintain proprietary, trade secret and confidential information.
Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and professional presence.
Flexibility and good judgment with a desire to identify needs, improve and streamline processes.

Nice To Haves

A mix of law firm and in-house experience preferred
Specialized paralegal experience in Pharma/Biotech is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work closely and collaboratively with members of the Legal Team to provide end-to-end support for all commercial contracts; have ownership/responsibility for all phases of contract creation, development and execution
Contract administration, including redlining, drafting (in collaboration with attorneys), managing contract process, filing and tracking key terms for day-to-day operations, including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, evaluation/material transfer, work orders, research collaboration, lease, consulting agreements, confidentiality, clinical trial, investigator, site and indemnification agreements
Ensure appropriate authorization and signatories for execution of contracts, assembly of agreements and exhibits, routing, distribution, and document management
Assist with management and maintenance of CRM platform; make improvements and customize as needed
Manage, maintain and update various forms of agreements
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external parties to set expectations and to gather information necessary for contract drafting and negotiations
Contribute to the review, development, communication and implementation of commercial contracts policies and procedures; ensure appropriate internal processes and procedures are followed
Manage and prepare renewals, amendments, addendums, and contract extension documents for mature contracts
Support M&A, financing activity and other strategic transactions, including due diligence, preparation of schedules, review of contracts for assignment, change in control, and other pertinent provisions
Create, edit and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process improvements, and standardization of templates.
Assist with corporate governance and regulatory compliance as needed
Perform ad-hoc and cross-functional projects assigned to support business needs and provide developmental opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Plan Options
Health and Financial Wellness Programs
Employer Assistance Program (EAP)
Company Paid and Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
529 Education Savings Program
Voluntary Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance and Employee Discounts, Rewards and Perks
Paid Time Off (PTO) includes: 11 Holidays
Exempt Employees are eligible for Unlimited PTO
Non-Exempt Employees are eligible for 10 Vacation Days, 56 Hours of Health Pay, 2 Personal Days and 1 Cultural Day