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Paralegal

Remote

Full Time

Legal Services

Experienced

Are you a Certified Paralegal with a background in biological sciences, and an understanding of contract preparation, negotiation, and management? Are you interested in a role that includes contract management and administration of a legal and corporate file database? If so, we want to hear from you!

Taconic Biosciences is seeking a Paralegal to join our dedicated legal team. This position is primarily remote (90%) with ad hoc needs to visit our sites (10%). Qualified candidates will be based in the continental US and have eastern time working hours.

Taconic is committed to the safety and health of our team members. As such, the COVID-19 vaccine will be required for all employees barring religious & medical exemption with approvals. Those who are not currently vaccinated, without exemption, would require the 1st dose of vaccination upon offer and prior to start date.

What we offer:

• Insurance within 30 days or less which includes options for medical, dental, vision, pet insurance and more!
• 20 days paid time off plus 6 additional holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Starting salary $90,000, based on experience
• Annual Bonus Program
• Work life balance
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities
• Commitment to training and providing you with the skills you need for success
• All employees receive access to 24/7 telemedicine (including mental health), short- and long-term disability and life insurance

The Role:

Taconic is looking for a responsible inidual to prepare, review and manage standard form agreements, prepare and manage confidentiality agreements, and assist with contract renewals. This inidual also will maintain and administer a central file of documents from multiple departments. This inidual will interact with customers, leaders and supervisors in multiple departments. An ideal candidate is a Certified Paralegal with a background in biological sciences and has experience in management of contracts and licenses. Our culture demands approachability, collaboration, and productivity. Successful candidates must bring a desire to engage and deliver in this important role.

Duties of the Paralegal include the following:

• Preparing, reviewing, and managing standard form customer product contracts and service contracts
• Reviewing customer comments on standard product contracts; responding to customer questions and finalizing contracts. Keeping sales representatives and project managers informed
• Preparing and managing confidentiality agreements
• Assisting with renewals of customer contracts
• Administering a contract management database, including filing of legal agreements, contracts, leases, and other corporate documents
• Coordinating and managing the filing of documents from multiple departments including animal welfare, finance, legal, procurement, quality, regulatory, and sales
• May assist with fact investigations, and research on facets of law

Education and Experience:

• Associates or Bachelor of Science degree in the field of biological sciences, or experience at an equivalent level
• Paralegal certification
• 5+ years of experience in:
  • Contract preparation and negotiation
  • Contract management
  • Central file administration

• Additional capabilities:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, and other related matters
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Internet

• This role requires reliable internet service. Taconic requires a minimum speed of 200 MPS to be obtained. A stipend of $25 per pay period is provided to aid in this request. Employees who cannot or will not maintain this minimum speed of internet service are welcome to work at a Taconic office of their choice.