Essential Responsibilities :
- Draft and file documents related to ongoing corporate operations and corporate governance.
- Assist with closings of venture capital financings, public offerings, acquisitions and mergers, and other corporate transactions.
- Assist with stock option plan administration.
- Assist with managing corporate subsidiaries, director and officer information, corporate record keeping, transaction execution, governance policies, and compliance processes.
- Assist with coordination and preparation of board and committee meetings, minutes, and related documentation.
- Draft, review and revise various contracts : Confidentiality Agreements, Vendor Agreements, Service Agreements, Work Orders, SOWs, Change Orders and other agreements under supervision of an attorney.
- Draft, review and revise corporate policies, training materials and other legal documents.
- Respond to calls and email regarding a variety of legal questions and matters.
- Manage the Company's contracts database system, including software administration, designing, implementing and maintaining efficient processes, troubleshooting, and generating reports.
- Assists with managing diligence and backup folders for public filings and financings.
- Assists with managing and filing legal documentation relating to the Company's subsidiaries.
- Works with the Finance team on the Company's financial filings and annual reports.
- Performs administrative support duties as required including, but not limited to obtaining documents and signatures, as necessary.
- Perform research and compile data as requested by attorneys.
- Help ensure adherence to relevant legal and regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Provide paralegal support related to risk management and litigation activities; and
- Provide such other legal and administrative support as directed by the Company.
- Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with critical collaborative partners throughout the company.
- Maintain all appropriate corporate standards for facility safety.
- Other duties as assigned.
Essential Physical Characteristics :
Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
On-Site Protocol :
Physical presence at the ADARx Pharmaceuticals worksite is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.
Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree.5+ years of experience serving as a corporate paralegal at a biopharmaceutical company (ideally publicly traded)Understanding of project timelines and deliverables and plans / coordinate project work accordingly with departmental, functional, and external stakeholders.Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude towards exploring new approaches.Highly professional, well organized, detail-oriented, positive attitude, and outstanding communication skills.Demonstrated ability to properly handle confidential information and records and manage highly sensitive information.Experience developing and / or implementing processes or tools that result in greater efficiency in the Legal Department.Excellent written and verbal communication skills and effective presentation to cross-functional and senior management teams are essential for this role.Proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite Products.