Paralegal

Job Description Summary:

The Paralegal will provide legal support to the Company and legal team including contract review, drafting and editing, use of, and legal and administrative support for, the Legal Team’s contracting activities and contracts database system, including template preparation, software administration, designing, implementing and maintaining efficient processes/policies, troubleshooting, and generating reports.
The Paralegal will also assist with efficient and effective work procedures and processes. This position requires: the ability to work effectively with various functions and teams within the company; and exceptional judgment and analytical skills. This role requires a candidate who has a demonstrated ability to multitask, is detail-oriented, is able to prioritize and reprioritize as needed to meet deadlines and is a team-focused collaborator.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Primary duties/responsibilities:

• The Paralegal helps ensure adherence to relevant legal and regulatory requirements and company policies as appropriate;

• Draft, review and revise various contracts: Confidentiality Agreements, Vendor Agreements, Service Agreements and other agreements under supervision of an attorney;

• Draft, review and revise legal presentations, training materials and other legal documents;

• Respond to calls and email regarding a variety of legal questions and other matters;

• Works with the Legal Team contracts database system, including software administration, designing, implementing and maintaining efficient processes, troubleshooting, and generating reports; 

• Assists with obtaining and maintaining necessary state pharmaceutical licenses;

• Assists with managing Diligence and backup folders for public filings and financings;

• Assists with managing and filing legal documentation relating to each of the Company’s subsidiaries;

• Works with CSC on the Company’s state filings and annual reports;

• Works with outside law firms and vendors to produce corporate governance documents as necessary; 

• Performs other administrative support duties as required including, but not limited to obtaining documents and signatures, as necessary;  

• Performs other tasks and assignments as needed and specified by management.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED

* Minimum level of education and years of relevant work experience.

• Bachelor’s degree. 

• Minimum of 6 years of paralegal experience in a corporate legal department of law firm or similar environment.

• Experience working in Pharma/biotech

* Special knowledge or skills needed and/or licenses or certificates required.

• Demonstrated ability to manage highly sensitive information.

• Proven ability to work as part of a team and independently/with limited direct supervision in a fast-paced, matrixed, team environment consisting of team members.

• Excellent planning, organization, and time-management skills, including the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.

• Demonstrated commitment to quality and attention to detail.

• Familiarity with contracts and legal documents.

• Experience developing and/or implementing processes or tools that result in greater efficiency in the Law Department.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• An analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines. 

PTC Legal Mission Statement

The PTC Legal Team strives to be a valued business partner accelerating innovation and access to our medicines for patients in need, while balancing opportunity and risk in the conduct of our work.  In every matter we handle, we strive to:

• Provide business-focused advice, solutions and support;

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the business;

• Anticipate challenges and remove obstacles;

• Communicate promptly, clearly and effectively;

• Navigate the legal landscape, identifying risks and formulating alternatives where possible; and

• Exemplify the PTC Expectations.

*Special knowledge or skills and/or licenses or certificates preferred.

• Paralegal certificate is a plus.

• Knowledge of data protection regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA.

* Travel requirements

• May require up to 5% of domestic travel.

• Hybrid position with the expectation of working in the office at least two to three days per week.

EEO Statement:

PTC Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

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