Corporate Paralegal

About the role

Cryoport, Inc. (Nasdaq: CYRX) is a leading global provider of integrated temperature-controlled supply chain solutions for the life sciences, with an emphasis on regenerative medicine.

We support biopharmaceutical companies, contract manufacturers (CDMOs), contract research organizations (CROs), developers, and researchers with a comprehensive suite of services and products designed to minimize risk and maximize reliability across the temperature-controlled supply chain for the life sciences.

Our integrated supply chain platform includes the Cryoportal® Logistics Management Platform, advanced temperature-controlled packaging, informatics, specialized biologistics, biostorage, bioservices, cryopreservation services, and cryogenic systems, which in varying combinations deliver end-to-end solutions that meet the rigorous demands of the life sciences.

With innovation, regulatory compliance, and agility at our core, we are "Enabling the Future of Medicine™."

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but are not limited to)

• Support the General Counsel and legal services department
• Administration of public company board and committee meeting process, maintain calendar, coordinate agendas, maintain database of resolutions
• Prepare minutes and other routine corporate secretary documents for parent company and global subsidiaries
• Maintain accurate and complete corporate records, minute books, entity records, and corporate governance databases, including coordination of required federal, state, local, and international filings.
• Coordinate with internal business units and outside counsel to prosecute and maintain intellectual property registrations
• Support equity plan administration, including Section 16 filings and Rule 144 opinions
• Support with legal operations processes, including processes relating to financial statement audits, SOX compliance and insider trading compliance
• Develop and implement reports for monitoring outside legal expenses
• Confidentiality and sensitive information management
• Support other projects as necessary

Competencies & Personal Attributes

• Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate effectively with directors, senior management, and members of other departments
• Exceptional organizational and planning skills, strong analytical abilities, and process orientation
• Strong attention to detail, including excellent proofing and editing skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage a heavy workload and prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to work independently while functioning well in a team environment
• Excellent judgment

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years' experience and Paralegal Certificate required
• Experience working with public company corporate governance and board of directors preferred
• Experience working for an international company a plus
• Experience in the life sciences industry a plus
• Strong computer skills, including advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office/365 products (Word & Excel)
• Experience with Salesforce and/or Shareworks a plus