Sr Paralegal

Gaithersburg, MD, United States

Job Description


We go where others won\'t, taking on some of the biggest public health challenges to protect and enhance millions of lives, and create a better, more secure world. Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance their scientific, technical and professional skills to develop products designed-to protect and enhance life.

I: Job Summary
The Sr Corporate Paralegal will support our Corporate Legal team by providing services related to mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, subsidiary maintenance, securities matters and SEC filings and other related duties.

II: Responsibilities

  • Corporate Governance/Subsidiary Maintenance: Maintenance of parent and subsidiary corporate minute books, including international and domestic subsidiaries, drafting of resolutions and other types of corporate documentation, oversight of required filings;
  • Board of Directors: Liaise with board members and internal departments regarding logistics and matters related to board meetings;
  • Mergers and Acquisitions: Support company M&A, financing and other transactions, including research and due diligence;
  • Electronic Data Room: Maintain and coordinate company\'s electronic data room for financing and M&A activities;
  • Securities and SEC Filings: Research and handle securities issues and support SEC filings;
  • Budget and Forecasting: Support for corporate legal group budgeting and forecasting, including tracking and maintenance of outside counsel invoices;
  • General Duties: Research and respond to information requests from internal departments and management regarding various matters and other like tasks as necessary.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by those in this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, and other duties may be assigned.

III: Education, Experience & Skills
  • Four-year college degree required
  • Three or more years of paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate legal department required
  • Paralegal certification is preferred
  • Must be client service oriented, with a friendly, personable attitude
  • Self-motivated and capable of working both independently and as part of a team
  • Highly organized; able to effectively manage multiple projects and responsibilities
  • Dedicated to prompt, thorough and relevant responses to clients, with appropriate planning and follow-up as needed
  • Demonstrated ability to work accurately and effectively in a detail- and result-oriented environment
  • Strong written communication and editing skills required
  • Proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality in all matters
  • Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Per CDC guidelines, Emergent strongly recommends that all employees working on site are vaccinated to help ensure their safety, as well as the safety of fellow employees. This includes the use of good judgment when determining when the CDC guidelines advise that you stay home when ill.

There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform all essential functions.

Emergent BioSolutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values the diversity of our workforce. Emergent does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Information submitted will be used by Emergent BioSolutions for activities related to your prospective employment. Emergent BioSolutions respects your privacy and any use of the information submitted will be subject to the terms of our .

Emergent BioSolutions does not accept non-solicited resumes or candidate submittals from search/recruiting agencies not already on Emergent BioSolutions\' approved agency list. Unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to Emergent BioSolutions by search/recruiting agencies not already on Emergent BioSolutions\' approved agency list shall become the property of Emergent BioSolutions and if the candidate is subsequently hired by Emergent BioSolutions, Emergent BioSolutions shall not owe any fee to the submitting agency.

ABOUT EMERGENT

Protecting and Enhancing 1 billion lives by 2030 focuses our energy to improve the quality of life for individuals around the world, giving them the opportunity to experience the fullness of life.

Our drive towards this vision informs all of our actions\xe2\x80\x94whether it is our approach to product development, manufacturing, encouraging employee health and wellness or giving back to the community\xe2\x80\x94we strive every day to achieve this shared goal.

WE BELIEVE IN OUR VALUES
  • Lead with Integrity
  • We gain trust and confidence through ethics, quality, and compliance excellence
  • Stand shoulder to shoulder no matter what
  • We combine our best thinking and communicate openly to support each other.
  • Own it always
  • Every person at Emergent is engaged and accountable for delivering on our commitments.
  • Break through thinking
  • We take smart risks, pursue innovation and challenge ourselves to constantly improve.
  • Compete where it counts
  • We set the right goals and respect each other as we conquer them together.

Emergent BioSolutions

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4348063
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Gaithersburg, MD, United States
  • Education
    Not mentioned