Paralegal, Contracts
Position Summary:
Primary Responsibilities:
- Review, revise, and assist with drafting a high volume of contracts, including consulting agreements, vendor agreements, confidentiality disclosure agreements, statements of work, and amendments
- Evaluate contract terms for alignment with company policies, legal requirements, and applicable master agreements
- Coordinate with internal business partners, external legal counsel, and other stakeholders to address non-standard contract terms and facilitate approvals
- Manage and track contract requests throughout the review, negotiation, execution, and filing processes
- Gather, organize, analyze, and validate information from multiple sources to prepare contracts and related materials for legal review
- Prepare, review, and edit correspondence, legal forms, memoranda, and contract documents for accuracy and completeness
- Maintain accurate contract records and electronic filing systems, including contract lifecycle management platforms
- Support contract-related projects and administrative activities as directed by the contracts group
- Perform other duties as assigned
Education/Experience/Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of corporate or contracts paralegal experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and applicable professional experience
- Demonstrated experience reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and administering a variety of commercial contracts and related documents
- Experience using electronic contract management systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Preferred Qualifications
- Certificate in paralegal studies
- Knowledge of legal principles, legal research methods, and contract terminology
- Experience with AI-enabled legal or contract management solutions
- Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
Physical Requirements:
This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication both in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedule or business needs.
In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is also eligible for discretionary bonus and equity awards based on factors such as individual and organizational performance. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance, and location.
What we offer US-based Employees:
- Competitive base, bonus, new hire and ongoing equity packages
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-paid life, disability, business travel and EAP coverage
- 401(k) Plan with a fully vested company match 1:1 up to 5%
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 2-year purchase price lock-in
- 15+ vacation days
- 13 -15 paid holidays, including office closure between December 24th and January 1st
- 10 days of paid sick time
- Paid parental leave benefit
- Tuition assistance
EEO Statement (US-based Employees): Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications in the exact way they are described in job postings. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and innovative company, and we are looking for the BEST candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background or may meet the qualifications in a different way. We strongly encourage you to apply, especially if the reason you are the best candidate isn’t exactly what we describe here.
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Skills
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Basics
First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Location
Short answers (2)
- Preferred First Name optional
- LinkedIn Profile optional
Pick from a list (5)
- Please select the location of your primary residence.
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
- Have you previously been employed directly by an Acadia Pharmaceuticals legal entity or served Acadia Pharmaceuticals in any capacity as a consultant, EOR, or other?
- I hereby certify that I have not knowingly withheld any information that might adversely affect my chances for employment and that the answers given by me are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that I have personally completed this application. I understand that any omission or misstatement of material fact on this application or on any document used to secure employment shall be grounds for rejection of this application or for immediate discharge if I am employed, regardless of the time elapsed before discovery.
Written answers (1)
- Our hybrid work model offers the best of both worlds, with an in-office presence three days per week on average and up to two days per week working remotely. Are you willing to commit to this in-office, hybrid work model at the office location listed in the job description?