Senior Corporate Paralegal

ModernaTX • Cambridge, MA

14d

About The Position

The Role: In this role, you will work on a range of entity management and corporate governance activities, with a focus on maintaining Moderna’s subsidiaries in the U.S. and abroad. You will also contribute to broader corporate legal projects in collaboration with internal teams and external counsel. Here’s What You’ll Do: Entity Management & Subsidiary Governance: Responsibility for maintaining domestic and international legal entities, including preparing documentation for entity formation, consolidation and on-going maintenance filings Coordinate signature requests, register corporate entities and maintain good standing status, and ensure domestic and international annual reports are filed in collaboration with local legal counsel and internal stakeholders Draft routine corporate documents and resolutions (e.g., appointments of officers, delegations of authority, banking resolutions, payments of dividends and other distributions), incumbency and secretary’s certificates, etc., and circulate the same for execution Liaise with global finance, accounting and tax teams to execute international subsidiary board meetings, file annual accounts and maintain signing authority (POAs) Maintain and update records in the entity management system, ensuring accuracy, reliability and completeness of corporate records and minute books Coordinate with internal teams on requests related to bank account opening and documentation and KYC (Know Your Customer) requirements Support the Corporate Legal team by: Respond to internal questions about Moderna’s corporate structure Provide administrative support to the Corporate Securities team, including opening Purchase Orders, such as opening purchase orders and helping onboard external legal vendors Assist with various projects and initiatives across the Corporate Legal team, as assigned Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and Operations colleagues to support governance activities Interface with international legal counsel and registered agents to assist with jurisdiction-specific requirements Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. A minimum of 5 years of experience as a corporate paralegal in a large corporate law firm or global public company environment. Experience in and demonstrated knowledge of legal entity corporate governance and company secretarial duties, global compliance support, and other services related to providing legal functions to a large corporation. Experience managing international corporate legal counsel and registered agents, and familiarity with international governance requirements. Experience with entity management platforms (e.g., Diligent Entities, hCue, GEMS). Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and discretion in handling sensitive information. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Qualification as a Massachusetts notary, or willingness to become certified. Pay & Benefits At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between. Best-in-class healthcare coverage, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs A holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support Family planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown Savings and investment opportunities to help you plan for the future Location-specific perks and extras The salary range for this role is $109,200.00 - $174,600.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An individual’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award, subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance. About Moderna Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world. By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities. We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S. If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities. Our Working Model As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact. Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment. Equal Opportunities Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply! Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Accommodations We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best. Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations team at [email protected] . Export Control Notice This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, employment is contingent upon the applicant’s ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements, only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible for this position. For this role Moderna is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons to apply for an export control license.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a corporate paralegal in a large corporate law firm or global public company environment.
• Experience in and demonstrated knowledge of legal entity corporate governance and company secretarial duties, global compliance support, and other services related to providing legal functions to a large corporation.
• Experience managing international corporate legal counsel and registered agents, and familiarity with international governance requirements.
• Experience with entity management platforms (e.g., Diligent Entities, hCue, GEMS).
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Qualification as a Massachusetts notary, or willingness to become certified.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for maintaining domestic and international legal entities, including preparing documentation for entity formation, consolidation and on-going maintenance filings
• Coordinate signature requests, register corporate entities and maintain good standing status, and ensure domestic and international annual reports are filed in collaboration with local legal counsel and internal stakeholders
• Draft routine corporate documents and resolutions (e.g., appointments of officers, delegations of authority, banking resolutions, payments of dividends and other distributions), incumbency and secretary’s certificates, etc., and circulate the same for execution
• Liaise with global finance, accounting and tax teams to execute international subsidiary board meetings, file annual accounts and maintain signing authority (POAs)
• Maintain and update records in the entity management system, ensuring accuracy, reliability and completeness of corporate records and minute books
• Coordinate with internal teams on requests related to bank account opening and documentation and KYC (Know Your Customer) requirements
• Respond to internal questions about Moderna’s corporate structure
• Provide administrative support to the Corporate Securities team, including opening Purchase Orders, such as opening purchase orders and helping onboard external legal vendors
• Assist with various projects and initiatives across the Corporate Legal team, as assigned
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and Operations colleagues to support governance activities
• Interface with international legal counsel and registered agents to assist with jurisdiction-specific requirements

Benefits

• Best-in-class healthcare coverage, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
• A holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support
• Family planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Savings and investment opportunities to help you plan for the future
• Location-specific perks and extras

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees