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$94k–$127k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree, professional certificate
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Lifestyle Reimbursement Program
Posted 36d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day support for attorneys handling governance, corporate transactions, alliance management, and employment matters. Key tasks include conducting legal research, assisting with Board of Directors materials, and managing SEC filings and corporate records.
Requirements
Preferred 5-10 years of paralegal experience in a law firm or in-house department and a bachelor's degree. Candidates must be a notary public or willing to become certified and be proficient in Microsoft Office and AI tools.
Full job description
Corporate Paralegal, Legal Department
Overview
Alnylam, 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 updates
Assist with preparation of documents and exhibits
Assist with materials for various senior level meetings, including Board of Directors and its committees
Assist with support of Board of Directors and executive officers (including background information)
Assist with creation and maintenance of minute books and other corporate records
Assist with a range of projects and be available to coordinate department-wide projects as needed
Monitor and update corporate website
Assist with the company’s SEC and other public filings
Prepare and amend contracts and assist with document signatures
Support U.S. subsidiary management
Provide support for business development deals including research regarding companies and relevant transactions
Assist with Legal’s support of the alliance management function
Assist with U.S. employment law matters
Obtain and maintain state business registrations and pharmaceutical licenses
As needed, assist with complex calendar management, travel arrangements, expense reports and reimbursements
Process and edit correspondence, memos, and legal documents, including photocopying, scanning, and redacting information from documents
Create, 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 systems
Work 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 duties
Manage office-wide functions with minimal supervision
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Prior paralegal work experience of 5-10 years in a law firm or with in-house legal department preferred
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Candidate will be a notary public or be willing to obtain a notary public certification at the company’s expense
Familiarity with legal terminology
Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Ability to effectively and compliantly utilize AI to streamline work activities
Superior interpersonal skills with proven ability to successfully interact and collaborate with varied constituencies in a professional manner, exhibiting excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
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U.S. Pay Range
$93,500.00 - $126,500.00
The pay range reflects the full-time base salary range we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. Base pay will be determined based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education. This role is eligible for an annual short-term incentive award (e.g., bonus or sales incentive) and an annual long-term incentive award (e.g., equity).
Alnylam’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. Our commitment to your well-being reflects our belief that caring for our people fuels the impact we create together.
Learn more about these and additional benefits offered by Alnylam by visiting the Benefits section of the Careers website: https://www.alnylam.com/careers
About Alnylam
We are the leader in RNAi therapeutics – a revolutionary approach with the potential to transform the lives of people with rare and common diseases. Built on Nobel Prize-winning science, Alnylam has delivered the breakthroughs that made RNAi therapeutics possible and are just at the beginning of what’s possible. Our deep pipeline, late-stage programs, and bold vision reflect our core values: fierce innovation, passion for excellence, purposeful urgency, open culture and commitment to people. We're proud to be a globally recognized top employer, where an authentic, inclusive culture and breakthrough thinking fuel one another.
At Alnylam, we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, pregnancy status or related conditions, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital or familial status, political affiliation, age, or any other factor protected by federal, state, or local law. Alnylam is an E-Verify Employer.
Alnylam is the leading RNAi therapeutics company. We're a fast-growing biopharma with a deep pipeline and global reach.
Industry
Biotechnology Research
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
2002
Headquarters
Cambridge, Massachusetts
LinkedIn followers
290,677
Total funding
$4.5B
SILENCE DISEASE. AMPLIFY LIFE.™
Alnylam is a leading independent biopharmaceutical company and the pioneer in RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics – a revolutionary approach to treating diseases which “silences” the genes that cause or contribute to them.
Founded in 2002 by a group of distinguished researchers and biotech leaders, Alnylam’s work over more than two decades has yielded the critical breakthroughs and advancements that have made the field of (RNAi) therapeutics possible. In 2018, our first commercial medicine, and the world’s first RNAi therapeutic was approved. Since then, five more Alnylam-developed medicines have been approved and we’re hard at work developing new therapies to treat both rare and prevalent diseases.
We are a global and diverse company of 2,600+ people. We pride ourselves on fostering a fun, inclusive and dynamic work environment where employees can recognize their fullest potential. That's why we’re consistently ranked as a top employer by The Boston Globe (2015-24), Science Magazine (2018-25), Fast Company (Best Workplaces for Innovators 2020-25) and LinkedIn (2024).
We are based in Cambridge, Massachusetts (U.S.), with offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and South America.
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Please note: If you wish to report an adverse event or product complaint, please email [email protected] or you may call us using the following telephone numbers: for North America, 877.ALNYLAM (877.256.9526), for Europe, +31 20 369 7861
Fraudulent Recruitment Activity
Be aware of the potential for scams and fraudulent recruitment activity from individuals claiming to represent Alnylam Pharmaceuticals. Alnylam never conducts its interview process via messaging apps, freelance sites, or social media platforms. Alnylam team members only communicate with potential candidates through an official Alnylam email address ending in "@alnylam.com."
Offices: 675 W Kendall St, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142, US · 27 Market Street, Maidenhead, England SL6 8AA, GB · Grafenauweg 4, Zug, Zug 6300, CH · Antonio Vivaldistraat 150, Amsterdam, North Holland 1083, NL · Maximilianstraße 35a, Munich, Bavaria 80539, DE
Based on 54 listings with disclosed salaries, most legal jobs in Cambridge, MA pay between $142k–$334k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.
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There are currently 87 open legal positions in Cambridge, MA listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
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