Senior Paralegal
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Category
- Legal
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program and/or law firm experience preferred. Minimum of 7 years of progressive paralegal experience, including experience operating at a senior or lead leve
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex legal and compliance matters, exercising sound judgment on when to escalate issues.
- Experience supporting healthcare compliance programs strongly preferred.
- Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or other highly regulated industry preferred.
- Experience with contract management systems and electronic signature platforms.
- Strong understanding of corporate legal processes and contract administration.
- Knowledge of healthcare compliance regulations, including:
Full description
Collegium Pharmaceutical is building a leading, diversified biopharmaceutical company committed to improving the lives of people living with serious medical conditions. We have a leading portfolio of responsible pain management and neuropsychiatry medications.
Hybrid – Boston, MA: Collegium will relocate its headquarters to One Lincoln in downtown Boston in Q1 2027. Until the move, this role will be based at our current headquarters in Stoughton, MA. Employees are required to work onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week, both before and after the relocation.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Senior Paralegal provides critical support to the Legal and Compliance function, serving as a key partner in ensuring Collegium Pharmaceutical operates with integrity, complies with applicable laws and regulations, and effectively manages legal matters. This role is equally split between Legal (50%) and Compliance (50%), supporting contract management, corporate governance, litigation, healthcare compliance activities, investigations, policy administration, training, and operational processes.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, exercises sound judgment, and thrives in a fast-paced, highly regulated pharmaceutical environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES Legal (50%)
- Support with drafting, reviewing, organizing, and managing a variety of legal documents, including:
- Vendor and consulting agreements
- Commercial agreements
- Statements of Work
- Amendments and legal correspondence
- Maintain and administer the company's contract lifecycle management (CLM) system, including tracking approvals, renewals, and key contractual obligations.
- Coordinate contract execution through electronic signature platforms.
- Maintain corporate records, legal files, and document repositories.
- Assist with corporate governance activities, including preparation of board materials, resolutions, entity records, and corporate filings.
- Coordinate legal holds and assist with document collection for litigation, employment matters, audits, and investigations.
- Support outside counsel by gathering information, organizing documents, and tracking legal spend.
- Monitor litigation, subpoena, and legal matter calendars and deadlines.
- Conduct legal research on statutes, regulations, and case law as requested.
- Assist with intellectual property administration, including trademark and patent documentation, as applicable.