Corporate Paralegal

Corporate ParalegalAlnylam, a leading biotechnology company, is looking for a Paralegal to join its Legal Department. This role is reporting to the SVP, General Counsel, Governance and Corporate, and is based at the company's headquarters in Cambridge, MA. The Legal Department is looking for a dynamic and experienced paralegal to provide day-to-day support for the attorneys responsible for handling governance, corporate, business development transactions and alliance management, and employment matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong paralegal background and will be flexible, collaborative, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. They will have strong communication and organizational skills.Key Responsibilities:Conduct legal research and prepare summaries and updatesAssist with preparation of documents and exhibitsAssist with materials for various senior level meetings, including Board of Directors and its committeesAssist with support of Board of Directors and executive officers (including background information)Assist with creation and maintenance of minute books and other corporate recordsAssist with a range of projects and be available to coordinate department-wide projects as neededMonitor and update corporate websiteAssist with the company's SEC and other public filingsPrepare and amend contracts and assist with document signaturesSupport U.S. subsidiary managementProvide support for business development deals including research regarding companies and relevant transactionsAssist with Legal's support of the alliance management functionAssist with U.S. employment law mattersObtain and maintain state business registrations and pharmaceutical licensesAs needed, assist with complex calendar management, travel arrangements, expense reports and reimbursementsProcess and edit correspondence, memos, and legal documents, including photocopying, scanning, and redacting information from documentsCreate, organize, and maintain files and records, both electronic and hard copy as needed, for a variety of legal matters, using the department's document management systemsWork collaboratively with administrative staff to improve office functions and accomplish tasks that involve group efforts.Provide support for other attorneys as needed to cover other staff absences, which may include other dutiesManage office-wide functions with minimal supervisionPerform other duties as assignedQualifications:Prior paralegal work experience of 5-10 years in a law firm or with in-house legal department preferredBachelor's degree preferredCandidate will be a notary public or be willing to obtain a notary public certification at the company's expenseFamiliarity with legal terminologyProficient with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)Ability to effectively and compliantly utilize AI to streamline work activitiesSuperior interpersonal skills with proven ability to successfully interact and collaborate with varied constituencies in a professional manner, exhibiting excellent written and oral communication skillsStrong attention to detailAbility to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a teamAbility to handle confidential information with discretionU.S. Pay Range $93,500.00 - $126,500.00Alnylam's robust Total Rewards package is designed to support your overall health and well-being. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a lifestyle reimbursement program, flexible spending and health savings accounts and a 401(k) with a generous company match. Eligible employees enjoy paid time off, wellness days, holidays, and two company-wide recharge breaks. We also offer generous family resources and leave.