Corporate Paralegal and Contracts Manager at RESTEM

Company Description

Restem Group, Inc. (RGI) is engaged in the discovery and development of cell-based therapeutics and tools that aid in the treatment of human degenerative disorders. Through responsible research and development, we strive to be innovative leaders in biotechnology and regenerative medicine, renowned worldwide for our scientific and medical achievements and contributions to the health and well-being of communities. We have three business units, TheBioBox, which is focused on research & development within our platforms of cell-based therapeutics, RESTEM, our clinical arm which is seeking to advance our patented cell-based technologies for potential therapeutic applications, and Congela Biocosmetics, our commercial arm with scientifically proven effective skincare and haircare products in the market.

Corporate Paralegal and Contracts Manager

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced corporate paralegal and contract manager to join our team. This position is anticipated to support all staff of RGI and report to the Chief Financial Officer. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, organized, strategic and a team player. This position is located in our corporate headquarters in Miami, Florida remote candidates are not being considered at this time.

Some of the key responsibilities you should expect are the following:

• Support RGI in the management of contracts throughout their lifecycle, tracking contract deadlines and renewals, redlining and proofreading contracts, and managing contract execution and filing.
• Handle day-to-day operations of matter intake system, contract management software, legal databases and document folders.
• Draft, revise, help prepare and maintain various legal documents, including contracts, templates, reports, correspondence, presentations, and other ancillary documents.
• Research and analyze statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other primary and secondary legal sources as requested; Track, identify and analyze important legal and regulatory developments
• Help prepare, maintain and file corporate records, filings and organization documents for new and existing entities.
• Update, as directed, corporate and regulatory policies, templates, operating procedures, spreadsheets, tracking charts and other organizational materials.
• Support compliance efforts related to privacy, data protection and security and other regulatory matters; Assist with handling and responding to data subject rights requests; Help implement processes to track and comply with legal obligations
• Assist with due diligence including document collection and review, and due diligence research and review for corporate transactions or as and when requested
• Assist with intellectual property, trademark and copyright portfolio management.
• Develop and handle detailed project schedules and work plans and provide reporting and updates on projects, programs, and progress.
• Coordinate and manage requests and communications with external legal counsel and service providers.
• Liaison between departments, coordinating and fielding legal requests, communicating updates and requirements and providing contractual information in response to business inquiries.
• Provide administrative and operation support including data entry and analysis, managing calendar for legal filings and deadlines, scheduling meetings, preparing legal communications and proofreading
• And other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• At least five years of experience as a corporate paralegal and/or contracts manager.
• Ability to manage complex documentation and reporting requirements.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated capability to handle multiple tasks and projects efficiently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of personnel, including attorneys, co-workers, management and support staff
• Ability to compile and analyze data and furnish information in report format, written correspondence, email, or verbally
• Ability to review, analyze and summarize information from legal documents and materials
• Attention to detail and timelines; Ability to proofread material for contextual, grammatical, typographical or spelling errors
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Must be flexible in order to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities; able to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple, detailed tasks
• Must deliver high quality work product and display ownership, having the ability to plan, organize and complete multiple related tasks and follow up and follow through.
• Comfortable taking ownership of projects, including appropriate follow-up.

Restem Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.