Paralegal

Lyell Immunopharma • South San Francisco, CA

6d • $130,000 - $160,000

About The Position

The Paralegal supports a broad range of legal, corporate, public company reporting, healthcare compliance, and corporate compliance needs. The role requires proactive, confident support and the ability to work independently and collaboratively while interacting effectively with senior management and employees throughout the company. The Paralegal will lead ongoing improvements to legal operations to optimize processes and increase efficiency. The position reports directly to the Deputy General Counsel and may be based in South San Francisco or Seattle, at either the Downtown or Bothell location.

Lyell is a clinical-stage company developing next-generation CAR T-cell therapies for solid tumors and hematologic malignancies. Its product candidates use technologies intended to produce T cells that resist exhaustion and retain durable stemness, with the goal of achieving durable tumor cytotoxicity and consistent, long-lasting clinical responses. The company is fully integrated across technology discovery, translation of science into therapies, manufacturing, and clinical evaluation. Its culture is based on Science, Respect, Collaboration, and Courage.

The role calls for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who can manage varied projects, identify issues, assess risks, and provide solution-oriented recommendations. The Paralegal will handle confidential and material non-public information with discretion and maintain attorney-client privilege. The position offers an annual salary range of $130,000 to $160,000, with an opportunity to earn an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in the Equity Incentive Plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certification, or extensive experience in lieu of certification.
• At least 8 years of overall experience, including at least 5 years of related Paralegal experience in a life sciences environment and/or at a top-tier law firm representing life sciences clients.
• Experience working with different functional teams; experience with an expanding organization during its growth phase is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills to manage a wide-ranging workload and projects.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of an organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, legal AI tools, contract management databases, and other customary applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to see the big picture and execute details effectively.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and growth mindset; willingness to take on additional roles and functions to support the law department and company operations.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ownership of projects and results, and passion for the work.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and make sound decisions quickly.
• Strong analytical, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
• Strong collaboration skills and a desire to bring out the best in colleagues.
• Ability to identify issues, gather relevant data, assess risks, and provide solution-based recommendations.

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal certification, unless extensive experience is substituted.
• Experience in a life sciences environment or at a top-tier law firm representing life sciences clients.
• Experience with an expanding organization during its growth phase.

Responsibilities

• Manage the company’s contract database and ensure accurate regular reporting to Finance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate standard agreements and playbooks under attorney supervision, including master services, confidentiality, and consulting agreements.
• Support maintenance and renewal of corporate insurance policies.
• Assist with preparation and filing of SEC reports and support compliance with applicable public company reporting requirements.
• Support healthcare compliance and data privacy and security programs, including fair market value (FMV), spend tracking, compliance checks, and employee training.
• Develop standardized legal team processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Assist with legal team project management.
• Provide proactive operational support to Clinical Operations, HR, Finance, IT, Medical Affairs, and other company functions.
• Collaborate with outside counsel and third-party service providers as needed and manage external spend efficiently.
• Support management decision-making by preparing informed assessments and risk summaries for attorney review.
• Maintain attorney-client privilege and handle confidential and material non-public information with discretion.

Benefits

• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Eligibility to participate in the Equity Incentive Plan.
• The company describes a range of compensation and benefits for employees and their dependents, but does not specify the other benefits in the supplied description.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior