Corporate Paralegal

Role Summary

At Edgewise, we are focused on advancing novel, muscle-targeted therapeutics for serious cardiovascular and cardiometabolic conditions with significant unmet need. Leveraging our expertise in muscle biology and small molecule drug development, we are building a cardiovascular pipeline that includes programs for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, heart failure and other serious cardiovascular diseases.

We’re building a passionate, experienced team committed to tackling complex scientific and clinical challenges and delivering meaningful outcomes for patients. If you’re looking to do work that matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties and Functions

• The Paralegal will work under the supervision of the Director, Legal and Compliance Operations, and contribute to operational and strategic goals across the organization.
• Contribute to improving efficiency in legal processes by organizing and updating systems, standardizing documents, and enhancing workflows.
• Collaborate across departments and support a variety of activities that improve efficiency and compliance.
• Serve as a core team member supporting the Legal Team in managing contracts, corporate governance, internal processes, regulatory requirements, intellectual property, and partnerships with vendors and stakeholders.
• Assist with research and the preparation of communications to support the organization’s external engagement and government-related initiatives.
• Coordinate the drafting and maintenance of corporate messaging materials to ensure alignment with organizational goals and confidentiality requirements.
• Oversee record management related to the company’s patents.
• Assist in completing renewals, applications, and documentation.
• Support vendor management system implementation and ongoing monitoring efforts.
• Gather and organize due diligence materials for business or legal transactions as needed.
• Prepare polished and organized presentations, reports, correspondence, and spreadsheets to support team communication and decision-making processes.
• Assist with various administrative and legal matters and collaborate with internal stakeholders to meet organizational deadlines.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Required Education, Experience and Skills

• Candidates interested in this position should have 5+ years of corporate paralegal and contract management experience.
• Requires strong experience working with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Adobe Acrobat.
• Preferred experience or familiarity with the following software: Sirion, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Coupa, Smartsheet, DocuSign, Nasdaq Questionnaires, CSC Global, Toppan Merrill Bridge, and Box.
• Our Benefits: We are proud to offer health benefits, a discretionary bonus plan, stock option grants. a stock purchase plan, a 401(k) with match and paid time off to our team members as part of their compensation plan.
• There is no deadline because the employer accepts applications on an ongoing basis.
• Edgewise does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies for this position. Please do not send resumes to Edgewise employees or the company location. Edgewise is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

About the Company

About the Position

We are seeking a Corporate Paralegal to join our dynamic, fast-paced team.