Job Details

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and edit routine contracts (NDAs, service agreements, consulting agreements, supply and vendor contracts, master service agreements and associated work orders, material transfer agreements, and clinical trial agreements).
• Manage the contract lifecycle, including intake, tracking, execution, and archiving through contract management systems/database.
• Support counsel and internal clients with redlines, revisions, and communication with counterparties.
• Monitor contract compliance and key obligations, and coordinate renewals or amendments.
• Assist with the continued development and revision of standard form agreements.
• Maintain corporate records, including minutes, resolutions, bylaws, and organizational documents.
• Coordinate annual filings, business licenses, and other regulatory filings as required.
• Assist in preparing board and committee materials and maintain governance calendars.
• Support compliance initiatives and corporate policies (e.g., signature authority, document retention).
• Assist with due diligence, audits, and internal or external inquiries.
• Support implementation and internal training on contract forms and procedures and legal/compliance SOPs.
• Manage Legal Department's internal intranet page and employee‑accessible SharePoint files.

Skills

• Strong understanding of corporate governance principles.
• Knowledge and understanding of global regulations and guidelines, including but not limited to GxP.
• Ability to communicate highly confidential information to senior level staff.
• Flexible and willing to learn new procedures and skill sets.
• Collaboration with other departments such as Clinical, Commercial, Finance, R&D, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain/Purchasing.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to multi‑task and handle multiple contract negotiations simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively to deliver results within established timelines.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, and related software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication.

Education

• Bachelor's degree required; paralegal certificate from an accredited program preferred.
• Minimum 5 to 10 years of contracts and/or corporate experience, preferably in a biotech or pharma company.
• Experience with reviewing confidentiality agreements, master service agreements, material transfer agreements and associated work orders, supply chain agreements, and clinical trial agreements.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Legal

Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research

Location: San Francisco, CA