Senior Paralegal 

You are a highly detail-oriented Contracts and IP professional with deep experience in life sciences, biotech, or pharma. You are comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced, regulated environment and thrive in cross-functional roles partnering with Legal, R&D, Commercial, Finance, IT, and external counsel. You bring strong systems expertise and a process-improvement mindset to contracting and intellectual property operations.

Location: Remote (Must be California Resident)
This Position Pays: $50 - $60/hr DOE
Duration: 18-month contract

What You Will Be Doing:

Contracts & Legal Operations

• Draft, review, and manage a wide range of agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, consulting, vendor, collaboration, and research-related contracts
• Oversee the full contract lifecycle, including intake, approvals, tracking, reporting, and compliance
• Serve as system administrator and primary point of contact for the contract lifecycle management (CLM) system and related vendors
• Design and improve legal processes, KPIs, workflows, and training related to contracting

Intellectual Property Support

• Draft, review, and maintain assignments, powers of attorney, and trademark documentation
• Manage patent prosecution documentation, including filings, official correspondence, notices, and letters patent
• Maintain internal IP databases and ensure accuracy of patent-related records
• Support patent annuity and maintenance tracking

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Act as a key liaison between Legal and internal stakeholders, including R&D, Commercial, Finance, and IT
• Coordinate with outside counsel and international associates on patent and contract matters
• Serve as the primary contact for contracting and legal process inquiries

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Paralegal Certificate or equivalent legal training strongly preferred
• 7+ years of experience in contracts management and/or IP paralegal roles, ideally in biotech, pharma, or life sciences
• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing complex commercial agreements
• Strong experience with patent prosecution documentation, assignments, powers of attorney, and annuity tracking
• Deep expertise with CLM systems, including administration, workflow configuration, reporting, and vendor coordination
• Proven ability to design and improve legal and contracting processes
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage high document volume with accuracy
• Strong communication skills and professionalism in handling confidential information

For over 50 years, Nelson Connects has empowered employers and job seekers to achieve their unique versions of success. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, compassion, and innovation has made us a trusted partner in connecting jobs, people, and communities. The remarkably talented and dedicated people of Nelson Connects are building on the rich history of this company to define the future of our industry, and we can’t wait to work with you.

We are Nelson Connects, and our purpose is your success.

To learn more about our workplace culture and the position, please apply

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