Senior Paralegal - Healthcare

Location & Compensation

• Location: Carlsbad, CA (Fully On-Site)
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Salary Range: $115,000 - $130,000 (DOE)

Position Overview

A growing healthcare company is seeking a highly experienced Senior Paralegal to join its in-house legal team. This individual will play a critical role supporting a broad range of legal and compliance functions in a highly regulated, fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly independent, and experienced in full-cycle contract management, with a strong understanding of healthcare regulatory frameworks and corporate governance practices.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Management (Top Priority)

• Own and manage the full lifecycle of contracts, including drafting, review, negotiation support, execution, and post-execution tracking.
• Establish, configure, and maintain the company's Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system, including database creation, reporting, and workflow optimization.
• Administer contract processes, including electronic signature workflows (e.g., DocuSign).
• Partner with cross-functional teams (legal, finance, operations, and leadership) on contract-related matters.
• Support drafting and negotiation of a variety of agreements, including:
  • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
  • Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
  • Vendor, supplier, and commercial agreements

Corporate Governance & Compliance

• Assist with board and committee meeting preparation, including managing board portals and maintaining minutes and governance records.
• Support compliance with healthcare regulations and industry standards, including:
  • HIPAA
  • Anti-Kickback Statute
  • AdvaMed guidelines for interactions with healthcare professionals
• Manage and coordinate state and federal regulatory filings.
• Assist with SEC reporting (including Section 16 filings), as applicable.
• Support preparation of the proxy statement and annual stockholder meeting.

Operational & Administrative Support

• Conduct legal research and summarize findings for internal stakeholders.
• Maintain organized and accurate legal records, documentation, and filings.
• Provide support for stock/equity administration in partnership with finance.
• Assist with intellectual property matters as needed.
• Develop and improve legal processes and workflows to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Support broader legal team initiatives and cross-functional projects.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to operate with a high level of independence and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management and process improvement capabilities.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficiency with legal technology, including:
  • Contract management systems (CLM)
  • DocuSign or similar tools
  • Microsoft Office and SharePoint

Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program strongly preferred
• Certified Paralegal (CP) or Advanced Certified Paralegal (ACP) is a plus

Experience

• Minimum 7+ years of paralegal experience
• At least 3+ years in a healthcare, medical device, biotech, or life sciences environment
• In-house experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in full-cycle contract management
• Experience with board portals and contract management systems is required
• Familiarity with FDA, HIPAA, and healthcare regulatory frameworks
• Prior experience supporting a medical device organization is a plus