In-House Paralegal/Contract Specialist - Paratus Sciences Corporation

Company Overview

Paratus Sciences (www.paratussciences.com) is a biotech startup dedicated to improving human health through an understanding of bat biology. We focus on identifying and developing groundbreaking therapeutics for a myriad of diseases by unlocking the secrets of the bat genome. The company received a $100 million Series A financing in March 2023.  

In addition to powered flight, bats have evolved the ability to control inflammation, tolerate viral infection, resist cancer, accept extreme diets, and live exceptionally long lives for a mammal of their size. However, the elusive lifestyle of bats coupled with a lack of scientific tools and reagents has made the study of these extraordinary animals difficult and slow going. We are developing the tools and methods necessary to understand the extreme and unique attributes of bat biology and apply these insights to identify and develop new therapies to address some of the most challenging health issues facing humankind.

Position Overview: 

We are currently seeking a Paralegal or Contract Specialist to join our growing team! The Paralegal is responsible for the life cycle of organizing and managing our contracts through our contracts management system and will be our main point of contact for all business and R&D contracting.

Responsibilities:

• Organizing and maintaining contracts in contracts management system, including ensuring that critical contract details are captured and easily extractable.

• Managing contract life cycle through Ironclad, Docusign and other LegalOps software

• Developing, leading and implementing strategic initiatives to simplify and improve contract administration process.

• Redlining and negotiating CDAs, vendor contracts, software licenses and other commercial/service agreements.

• Serving as main point of contact for business and R&D teams on contracting.

• Assisting with other business operation needs.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree

• 5-10 years of experience as a contract specialist and/or corporate paralegal

• Must have experience working with a in-house legal department.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a start-up environment is a plus.

• Curiosity and willingness to learn about the company’s R&D and other departments.

• Willingness to help with other projects that may sit outside of the legal function.

• Ability and willingness to take initiative to address problems and make continuous process improvements.

• Hard working, well-organized and detail-oriented with a sense of ownership of the project at hand

• Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure with efficiency and accuracy.

• Experience with contract management system.

• Superior verbal and written communication and analytical skills

• Ability to review legal documents for accuracy.

• High degree of independent analysis and judgment; ability to exercise discretion when handling confidential information.

• Ability to produce high quality legal and professional documents consistently and expeditiously.

• Capability to deal effectively with changing and multiple priorities.

• Highly proficient with MS Word, Excel and Power Point.

Additional Information

This role is hybrid. 3 days a week in the office is required.

Salary Range:  $90,000 to $120,000

The salary range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary range for this role. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range above or below, depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual and base our offer on your unique qualifications, experience, and expected contributions. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation in addition to base salary.

In addition to a competitive compensation package with stock options, Paratus Sciences also offers a comprehensive benefits package for our employees and their families, which includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, time off plans and a 401(k) plan.

Paratus Sciences is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer.  We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  Paratus Sciences is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at careers@paratussciences.com.