[Hiring] Lead Paralegal, Healthcare Transactions @Natera

Role Description

The Lead Paralegal, Healthcare Transactions is an individual contributor who performs general legal review and analysis, and provides advice on a variety of matters in a busy, high-performing legal department within a cutting-edge molecular diagnostics company. This position will have a focus on supporting research activities performed under Attorney oversight. Experience in drafting commercial and research agreements is a must. This is a mid-senior level transactional Paralegal position, however Natera often encourages employees to take on additional assignments and projects that interest them and they are capable of. This position requires being a nimble Paralegal who can focus on key risks and provide clear, focused, actionable advice and timely review.

Primary Responsibilities

• Independently draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts needed for the effective functioning of the Company, focusing mainly on research collaboration agreements, investigator initiated trial agreements, clinical study agreements, material transfer agreements and data use agreements with Attorney oversight.
• Perform legal review and approval of other company documents, such as clinical study consent forms and study protocols.
• Appropriately manage a heavy workflow, setting priorities with internal clients and meeting deliverable timelines.
• Liaise with internal clients and respond to inquiries regarding contracts and other matters, as assigned.
• Learn and contribute to the ongoing development of the Legal Department “playbook” for contract negotiations.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys to design, implement, and refine efficient workflows that streamline the contracting lifecycle, including template management, intake triage, document tracking, and coordination across business stakeholders to improve turnaround times and operational consistency.
• Employees must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training as soon as possible but not later than the first 30 days of hire.
• Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Paralegal in commercial research contracts and general corporate practice, including 3+ years of experience in a major law firm; in-house experience a big plus.
• Experience in advising clients in biotech, life science and/or health care industries.
• Experience in reviewing, drafting, negotiating and finalizing commercial contracts, including complex arrangements independently, with Attorney oversight.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical, communication and written skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and business acumen.
• Ability to multitask and strong attention to detail.
• Nimbleness; ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• High levels of initiative, confidence and ability to appropriately influence others.
• Demonstrated high ethical behavior.
• Strong technology skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents.
• Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits.
• Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more.
• Generous employee referral program.