Contracts Paralegal

Who we are

Abdera Therapeutics Inc. is a precision oncology company developing next-generation targeted radiation therapies - one of the most cutting-edge and highly promising areas of drug development. The company is built on a proprietary modular technology platform optimized for the delivery of radioisotopes to selectively destroy tumor cells while sparing healthy cells. Abdera is using this platform to enable the rapid development of a broad range of safe and efficacious therapies serving cancer patients with limited treatment options.

Abdera Therapeutics is growing rapidly and seeking key new team members who thrive at the cutting-edge of innovation. Come join us and be a part of the ground-breaking team set to unlock the power of targeted radiotherapy!

What we look for

At Abdera Therapeutics, we are looking for curious and committed individuals who are ready for the opportunity to transform the way people living with cancer can be treated. We are relentless in our focus to offer new hope to families facing devastating diagnoses. We are in search of team members who work collaboratively with a diverse group of colleagues, respectfully engaging one another while collectively and inclusively tackling any challenges we may face. We are building an exciting and fast-paced company passionate about discovering and developing tomorrow’s most innovative cancer therapies.

Abdera is seeking a Contracts Paralegal to provide support across the organization with all phases of contract lifecycle collaborating with colleagues and external partners.

Salary Range: CAD$100-$135K

Principal Responsibilities:

1. Assist with all legal matters including reviewing, tracking, and executing contracts, Confidentiality agreements (CDAs) across the organization.
2. Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize various contracts and agreements including vendor contracts, client agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), work orders and employment contracts.
3. Ensure contracts comply with company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards.
4. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to negotiate contract terms and conditions.
5. Manage contract lifecycle from initiation through execution and renewal.
6. Identify and mitigate contractual risks and issues.
7. Maintain contract templates, contract management systems and databases to track contract status and obligations.
8. Act as first point of contact for contractual questions for storing, managing, and retrieving contracts.
9. Standardize policies and procedures, playbooks.

Qualifications, Education & Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Business Administration, or related field. Advanced degree or certifications (e.g., Certified Paralegal, Certified Commercial Contracts Manager) preferred with 5+ years of experience as a Paralegal.
2. Proven experience as a Paralegal and/or Contracts Manager in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry.

Skills and Abilities:

1. Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills.
2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal lawyers and support personnel as well as external stakeholders including external law firms.
3. Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
4. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
5. Provide a wide range of organizational administrative and analytical support and assistance to the legal team.
6. Provision of legal services across the company.
7. Expert proficiency in MS Office Suite and familiarity with IP docketing software, contract management systems, DocuSign.
8. Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and tasks and able to meet timelines.
9. Team-oriented, progressive thinker who enjoys participating in an innovative and creative work environment.
10. Ability to operate in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary industrial environment.

Abdera is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. At Abdera, we prohibit harassment of any kind and any form of discrimination including but not limited to discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This commitment is applicable to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.