Sr. Paralegal

Carlsmed • Carlsbad, CA

7h • $115,000 - $130,000

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Paralegal to join our legal team. This individual will play a critical role in supporting our varied legal needs. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly regulated environment.

Requirements

• Excellent organizational, project management, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency with legal software tools (e.g., CLM systems, Docusign, SharePoint, etc.).
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience as a paralegal, with at least 3+ years in a public med tech, biotech, or life sciences environment.
• Substantial experience with contract management systems and board portals is a must.
• Understanding of FDA, HIPAA and other healthcare regulatory frameworks.

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program strongly preferred.
• Certified Paralegal (CP) or Advanced Certified Paralegal (ACP) designation is a plus.
• Prior experience at a top-tier law firm is a plus.
• Experience with equity administration platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in board and committee meeting preparation, manage board portal and maintain board minutes.
• Support the Company’s compliance efforts with applicable federal and state healthcare regulations and industry guidelines, including the Anti-Kickback Statute, HIPAA and AdvaMed guidelines regarding interactions with healthcare professionals.
• Manage various state and federal compliance filings.
• Assist with the preparation of periodic SEC reports and Section 16 filings.
• Support the legal team in the preparation of the proxy statement and the execution of the annual stockholder meeting.
• Establish and manage the Company’s contract management system (assist with system configuration, build contract database, develop and generate a variety of contract reports, administer contract signature process).
• Support the Chief Legal Officer in the drafting, review, and negotiation of a variety of commercial contracts (e.g., NDAs, MSAs, vendor agreements).
• Serve as a liaison between legal, leadership, and business units for contract-related matters.
• Assist finance department with various stock administration needs.
• Provide ad hoc support with respect to intellectual property matters as required.
• Conduct legal research on a variety of issues.
• Manage and maintain records, filings and other legal documentation.
• Develop and refine internal legal processes and workflows for efficiency and scalability.
• Support various legal projects and initiatives as needed.

Benefits

• We are pleased to provide a competitive salary and benefits.
• Our benefits reflect our investment in the overall health and well-being of our employees and their families.
• including paying 100% of monthly healthcare, dental & vision insurance premiums, a 401(k) plan with employer matching and unlimited PTO.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees