Corporate Paralegal

Description

About Us:

Founded in 2017 and based in Chicago, Meitheal is focused on the development and commercialization of generic injectable medications and, as of 2022, has expanded its focus to include fertility, biologic, and branded products. Meitheal currently markets over 60 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved products across numerous therapeutic areas including anti-infectives, oncolytics, intensive care, and fertility. As of January 2025, Meitheal, directly or through its partners, has 19 products in the research and development phase, 22 additional products planned for launch in 2025, and 24 products under review by the FDA. Meitheal’s mission is to provide easy access to fairly priced products through robust manufacturing, consistent supply, and rapid response to our customers’ needs. Ranked #2 in 2024 on Crain’s Fast 50 in Chicago, and in the top 100 of Crain’s Best Places to Work in Chicago from 2022 to 2024, Meitheal emulates the traditional Irish guiding principle we are named for — working together toward a common goal, for the greater good.

Position Summary:

The Corporate Paralegal position supports the Legal Department in various commercial and corporate matters concerning the Company’s business and products, and prepares and coordinates procedural documents for general legal matters.  This individual will be a key member of the Legal team utilizing in depth corporate, legal, and administrative knowledge across a wide range of topics and business units to advise and support the organization on legal matters.  This is a Chicago-based hybrid role. 

Payrate is determined by considering a person's prior experience and competence. The pay range for this position is &81,300 to $102,000. 

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

Why Work with Us?

• Hybrid Work Schedule: Enjoy the flexibility to work remotely three days a week.
• Casual Dress Code: Embrace a relaxed and comfortable dress code that allows you to express your personal style.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values open communication, teamwork, and the exchange of ideas.
• Professional Growth: We offer ample opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists with reviewing and revising various types of agreements or amendments in support of multiple business units and the Company’s pharmaceutical products, including Confidentiality and/or Non-Disclosure Agreements, Statements of Work, Purchase Agreements, Vendor & Service Contracts, Master Service Agreements, Licensing Agreements, Quality Agreements, and Pharmacovigilance Agreements. 
• Responsible for revising organizational charts, bylaws, and other corporate documents, as well as preparing licensure and certification applications relative to distribution licenses working directly with the vendor. 
• Conducts legal and other general research on a wide range of regulatory, compliance, contractual and operational matters involving the business, including the relevant legislation, regulations, rules and guidance.  
• Assists with administrative and project related tasks as needed, including scheduling meetings, conferences, and follow-ups on legal matters. 
• Assists with the development and implementation of Company policies and procedures. 
• Facilitates Legal Billing with Outside Vendors.
• Facilitates and supports the Company’s contract management system and its Contracts policies and practices and      advises internal clients.  
• Coordinates and tracks all state licenses and licensing requirements and liaises with commercial teams to ensure filings are up to date, including State Drug Price Transparency and Sunshine Act reporting obligations 
• Works cross-functionally with other internal teams (Operations, Regulatory, etc.) to track and assist attorneys with providing patent and legal updates on the Company’s portfolio of pharmaceutical products.  
• Provides support and assistance with training including videos, written materials and graphic guides. 
• Support ongoing compliance initiatives, including corrective actions, delivering training and execution of other strategic initiatives 
• Support litigation and intellectual property portfolio management, as needed 

Competencies

• Technology Acumen 
• Critical Thinking Skills 
• Analytical Skills 
• Communication Skills 
• Organization Skills 
• Project Management Skills 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Excellent administrative and organizational skills 
• Excellent analytical, drafting, communication and relational skills 
• Highest levels of integrity and professionalism 
• Diplomatic, approachable, and possessing good business and personal judgment 
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, decision-making and conceptual thinking skills 
• Ability to prioritize workload and self-manage projects, handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines 
• Ability to operate well with a variety of personalities/capabilities in cross-functional teams, matrix environment 

Education and/or Experience: 

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate 
• Minimum of 5-7 years of substantial administrative, project assistant, and/or paralegal experience in a mix of major law firms and/or corporations 
• Practical experience proofreading documents for content, accuracy, and formatting  
• Practical and problem-solving experience in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat 
• Practical experience conducting legal or other general matter research 
• Practical experience managing and maintaining documentation records 
• Knowledge of document review/hosting databases or systems; Microsoft Word; Outlook; Excel; and PowerPoint 

Preferred: 

• In house/corporate legal department experience 
• Working knowledge of life-science/pharmaceutical industry 
• Compliance and/or intellectual property experience 
• Legal agreement drafting and proofreading experience 
• Knowledge of and/or experience with supporting litigation matters 
• General understanding of laws, regulations, and policies and practices impacting the pharmaceutical industry. 

Travel

This position may occasionally require travel domestically (up to 5%)

Computer skills

MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat proficiency, Microsoft Outlook proficiency 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Meitheal Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.