Senior Paralegal - Corporate

Senior Paralegal - Healthcare

Location & Compensation

• Location: Carlsbad, CA (Fully On-Site)
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Salary Range: $115,000 - $130,000 (DOE)

Position Overview

A growing healthcare company is seeking a highly experienced Senior Paralegal to join its in-house legal team. This individual will play a critical role supporting a broad range of legal and compliance functions in a highly regulated, fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly independent, and experienced in full-cycle contract management, with a strong understanding of healthcare regulatory frameworks and corporate governance practices.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Management (Top Priority)

• Own and manage the full lifecycle of contracts, including drafting, review, negotiation support, execution, and post-execution tracking.
• Establish, configure, and maintain the company's Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system, including database creation, reporting, and workflow optimization.
• Administer contract processes, including electronic signature workflows (e.g., DocuSign).
• Partner with cross-functional teams (legal, finance, operations, and leadership) on contract-related matters.
• Support drafting and negotiation of a variety of agreements, including:
  • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
  • Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
  • Vendor, supplier, and commercial agreements

Corporate Governance & Compliance

• Assist with board and committee meeting preparation, including managing board portals and maintaining minutes and governance records.
• Support compliance with healthcare regulations and industry standards, including:
  • HIPAA
  • Anti-Kickback Statute
  • AdvaMed guidelines for interactions with healthcare professionals
• Manage and coordinate state and federal regulatory filings.
• Assist with SEC reporting (including Section 16 filings), as applicable.
• Support preparation of the proxy statement and annual stockholder meeting.

Operational & Administrative Support

• Conduct legal research and summarize findings for internal stakeholders.
• Maintain organized and accurate legal records, documentation, and filings.
• Provide support for stock/equity administration in partnership with finance.
• Assist with intellectual property matters as needed.
• Develop and improve legal processes and workflows to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Support broader legal team initiatives and cross-functional projects.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to operate with a high level of independence and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management and process improvement capabilities.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficiency with legal technology, including:
  • Contract management systems (CLM)
  • DocuSign or similar tools
  • Microsoft Office and SharePoint

Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program strongly preferred
• Certified Paralegal (CP) or Advanced Certified Paralegal (ACP) is a plus

Experience

• Minimum 7+ years of paralegal experience
• At least 3+ years in a healthcare, medical device, biotech, or life sciences environment
• In-house experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in full-cycle contract management
• Experience with board portals and contract management systems is required
• Familiarity with FDA, HIPAA, and healthcare regulatory frameworks
• Prior experience supporting a medical device organization is a plus

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.