Corporate Paralegal

Corporate Paralegal

Billerica, MA

Quanterix is a global leader in ultra-sensitive biomarker detection, enabling breakthroughs in disease research, diagnostics, and drug development. Its proprietary Simoa® technology delivers industry-leading sensitivity, allowing researchers to detect and quantify biomarkers in blood and other fluids at concentrations far below traditional limits. With more than 3,400 peer-reviewed publications, Quanterix has been a trusted partner to the scientific community for nearly two decades. In 2025, Quanterix acquired Akoya Biosciences, The Spatial Biology Company®, adding multiplexed tissue imaging with single-cell resolution to its portfolio. Together, the combined company offers a uniquely integrated platform that connects biology across blood and tissue—advancing precision medicine from discovery to diagnostics.

Role Summary

The Corporate Paralegal will work directly with associates at all levels of the business, from individual contributors to senior leadership, in many different functional areas. The role will report directly to the Chief Legal Officer and will be based at Quanterix's headquarters in Billerica, MA. The role demands strong inter-personal, communication and time-management skills in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. This is an opportunity to meaningfully impact the growth of the organization.

What You'll Do

• Support the Company's key businesses and functions through the drafting and negotiation of relevant agreements (including template and non-standard agreements). Prepare and review various agreements and ancillary documents including non-disclosure agreements, consulting agreements, master service agreements and statements of work.
• Assist counsel in the preparation and review of more complex agreements.
• Interpret existing non-standard or more complex contracts or other legal documents, with assistance from counsel.
• Administer and train select employees on the use of the Company's contract management system.
• Support the Company's public company filings and activities. Assist with the preparation and filing of quarterly reports, annual reports and proxy statements; prepare and file Section 16 and current reports.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of Board-related materials and information. Manage arrangements for the Company's annual meeting of stockholders.
• Perform legal research and analyze relevant statutes, decisions, codes, etc., providing findings to counsel.
• Support ongoing company-wide initiatives, including policy development, template standardization and adoption of contract-related technologies.
• Train and guide business teams on the use of routine and/or non-standard contract templates, contract issues and best practices.
• Assist the Chief Legal Officer with scheduling and administrative tasks as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree or paralegal certification
• 5+ years of relevant legal work experience, with experience in a public-company corporate environment preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating routine commercial contracts
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively
• Strong interpersonal skills; positive and approachable demeanor
• Adept at balancing numerous matters and prioritizing effectively; strong time management and organizational skills
• Unassailable integrity and ethics
• Proficient with relevant IT tools for modern in-house legal practice, including CLM systems

Expectations, Competencies, Skills & Abilities

• Exercises sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive legal, corporate governance, and confidential business information.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy in preparing, reviewing, tracking, and maintaining contracts, filings, and board-related materials.
• Adapts quickly to shifting priorities and manages multiple deadlines effectively in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.
• Builds effective working relationships across functions and levels, using professionalism and good judgment to support business needs and escalate issues appropriately.
• Applies process-oriented thinking to improve consistency, documentation, and adoption of legal workflows, templates, and operational practices.
• Work location: Onsite 5 days at Billerica, MA Corporate Headquarters Building

Why You'll Like Working With Us

Our Technology: From discovery to diagnostics, Quanterix's ultrasensitive biomarker detection is fueling breakthroughs only made possible through its unparalleled sensitivity and flexibility. Simoa® technology has delivered the gold standard for earlier biomarker detection in blood, serum or plasma, with the ability to quantify proteins that are far lower than the Level of Quantification (LoQ). Our industry-leading precision instruments, digital immunoassay technology and CLIA-certified Accelerator laboratory have supported research that advances disease understanding and management in neurology, oncology, immunology, cardiology, and infectious disease. Akoya Biosciences, a Quanterix company, is The Spatial Biology Company®—bringing tissue context to life through high-resolution, single-cell imaging. Akoya's spatial phenotyping platforms help researchers visualize and measure how cells organize and interact within tissue to influence disease progression and therapeutic response. From discovery through clinical research, Akoya offers a full continuum of solutions, including PhenoCycler®, PhenoImager® Fusion and HT, and PhenoCode™ Panels. As part of Quanterix, Akoya complements a leading portfolio of ultra-sensitive biomarker detection technologies, together enabling a more complete view of biology and disease across both tissue and blood.

Our Commitment to Employees

At Quanterix, our values are based on Team, Innovation, Customer and Owner. Team: Challenge assumptions, not the person. Respect diversity of thought and hold ourselves to lofty standards Innovation: Stay curious, experiment, create and change Customer: Prioritize and celebrate these pioneers by doing our best to deliver on commitments Owner: Act with high integrity and in the best interest of Quanterix. Take measured risks and learn from their success and failures. We reward and recognize our employees by offering competitive compensation and a 401k plan with employer match, as well as competitive health, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents. We also offer an unlimited vacation policy to all exempt employees, and a generous PTO policy for non-exempt employees. All employees are eligible for equity, employee stock purchase plan, a performance bonus, and 1:1 financial counseling/planning. We also offer Tuition Assistance. We have a free, state-of-the-art onsite fitness center for all employees. To keep you fueled up, we provide onsite employees free snacks and drinks every day!

Diverse & Inclusive Workplace

Quanterix is committed to a Diverse and Inclusive workplace. We strive to recruit candidates who will bring inclusive mindsets and contribute to our values. Quanterix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Quanterix will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.