Corporate Paralegal

About the role

Alnylam, a leading biotechnology company, is seeking a Paralegal to join its Legal Department. This role reports to the SVP, General Counsel, Governance and Corporate, and is based at the company's headquarters in Cambridge, MA. The ideal candidate will have a strong paralegal background, be flexible and collaborative, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries and updates
• Assist with preparation of documents and exhibits
• Assist with materials for various senior-level meetings, including Board of Directors and its committees
• Support Board of Directors and executive officers (including background information)
• Create and maintain minute books and other corporate records
• Assist with a range of projects and coordinate department-wide initiatives as needed
• Monitor and update the corporate website
• Assist with the company’s SEC and other public filings
• Prepare and amend contracts and assist with document signatures
• Support U.S. subsidiary management
• Provide support for business development deals, including research on companies and relevant transactions
• Assist with Legal’s support of the alliance management function
• Assist with U.S. employment law matters
• Obtain and maintain state business registrations and pharmaceutical licenses
• Assist with complex calendar management, travel arrangements, expense reports, and reimbursements as needed
• Process and edit correspondence, memos, and legal documents, including photocopying, scanning, and redacting information
• Create, organize, and maintain electronic and hard-copy files and records for various legal matters using the department’s document management systems
• Collaborate with administrative staff to improve office functions and accomplish group tasks
• Provide support for other attorneys to cover staff absences, which may include additional duties
• Manage office-wide functions with minimal supervision
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Prior paralegal work experience of 5-10 years in a law firm or in-house legal department preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Candidate will be a notary public or be willing to obtain a notary public certification at the company’s expense
• Familiarity with legal terminology
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Ability to effectively and compliantly utilize AI to streamline work activities
• Superior interpersonal skills with proven ability to successfully interact and collaborate with varied constituencies in a professional manner
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Pay

U.S. Pay Range: $93,500.00 - $126,500.00. The pay range reflects the full-time base salary range expected for this role at the time of posting. Base pay will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, and education. This role is eligible for an annual short-term incentive award (e.g., bonus or sales incentive) and an annual long-term incentive award (e.g., equity).

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Lifestyle reimbursement program
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Paid time off, wellness days, holidays, and two company-wide recharge breaks
• Generous family resources and leave

About Alnylam

Alnylam is the leader in RNAi therapeutics—a revolutionary approach with the potential to transform the lives of people with rare and common diseases. Built on Nobel Prize-winning science, Alnylam has delivered breakthroughs that made RNAi therapeutics possible and continues to pioneer new possibilities. The company’s deep pipeline, late-stage programs, and bold vision reflect core values: fierce innovation, passion for excellence, purposeful urgency, open culture, and commitment to people. Alnylam is a globally recognized top employer with an authentic, inclusive culture where breakthrough thinking thrives.