Paralegal

Job Overview

Protara is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal to support the Legal & Compliance function focused on developing innovative therapies for patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) and rare diseases. This role will provide broad legal and administrative support across contracting, commercial, clinical, regulatory, intellectual property, corporate governance, and compliance activities. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment and have experience supporting legal operations within the life sciences, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industries. This person must be able to come into the NYC office twice a week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, review, tracking, and administration of a wide variety of agreements, including: Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), Clinical trial agreements, Vendor and consulting agreements, Master service agreements (MSAs), Research collaboration agreements, Licensing and manufacturing agreements, Sponsorship and grant agreements.
• Manage contract lifecycle processes, including intake, execution, filing, renewals, and reporting.
• Maintain contract management systems and legal databases to ensure accurate records and accessibility.
• Coverage of contract signatures through Docusign.
• Coordinate corporate governance activities, including managing corporate entity management, maintaining corporate records, minute books, resolutions, and governance documentation.
• Prepare materials for board meetings and committee meetings as requested.
• Serve as a trusted resource for business stakeholders seeking guidance on legal processes and documentation.
• Support annual filings and corporate compliance requirements.

Core Competencies

• Integrity and professionalism
• Sound judgment and discretion
• Collaboration and relationship building
• Problem solving and critical thinking
• Adaptability and continuous improvement
• Customer service mindset
• Commitment to improving outcomes for patients with serious and rare diseases

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Computer Skills

Must be proficient in the MS Office Suite.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and build strong relationships
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are essential
• Ability to manage both day-to-day operations as well as project work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team setting
• Proficiency in data mining/data extraction
• Demonstrated experience working with and presenting to senior level management

Why You’ll Love Working at Protara

• Friendly, open, and fun team-oriented culture that values unique & diverse perspectives.
• Company-wide dedication to profoundly impacting patients’ lives.
• Ambitious culture whereby our core values and behaviors are shared cross-functionally.
• Flexible working hours/schedule.
• Generous Paid Holidays and Unlimited PTO.

Compensation & Benefits

Protara offers a competitive Compensation & Benefits package including incentive bonus, equity compensation, matching 401(k), medical, dental, vision, commuter, and fertility benefits.