Corporate Paralegal

Cryoport, Inc. (Nasdaq: CYRX) is a leading global provider of integrated temperature-controlled supply chain solutions for the life sciences, with an emphasis on regenerative medicine. We support biopharmaceutical companies, contract manufacturers (CDMOs), contract research organizations (CROs), developers, and researchers with a comprehensive suite of services and products designed to minimize risk and maximize reliability across the temperature-controlled supply chain for the life sciences. Our integrated supply chain platform includes the Cryoportal® Logistics Management Platform, advanced temperature-controlled packaging, informatics, specialized biologistics, biostorage, bioservices, cryopreservation services, and cryogenic systems, which in varying combinations deliver end-to-end solutions that meet the rigorous demands of the life sciences. With innovation, regulatory compliance, and agility at our core, we are "Enabling the Future of Medicine™."

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but are not limited to):

• •Support the General Counsel and legal services department
• •Administration of public company board and committee meeting process, maintain calendar, coordinate agendas, maintain database of resolutions
• •Prepare minutes and other routine corporate secretary documents for parent company and global subsidiaries
• •Maintain accurate and complete corporate records, minute books, entity records, and corporate governance databases, including coordination of required federal, state, local, and international filings.
• •Coordinate with internal business units and outside counsel to prosecute and maintain intellectual property registrations
• •Support equity plan administration, including Section 16 filings and Rule 144 opinions
• •Support with legal operations processes, including processes relating to financial statement audits, SOX compliance and insider trading compliance
• •Develop and implement reports for monitoring outside legal expenses
• •Confidentiality and sensitive information management
• •Support other projects as necessary

COMPETENCIES & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• •Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate effectively with directors, senior management, and members of other departments
• •Exceptional organizational and planning skills, strong analytical abilities, and process orientation
• •Strong attention to detail, including excellent proofing and editing skills
• •Excellent problem-solving skills
• •Ability to manage a heavy workload and prioritize multiple projects
• •Ability to work independently while functioning well in a team environment
• •Excellent judgment

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• •Minimum of 7 years’ experience and Paralegal Certificate required
• •Experience working with public company corporate governance and board of directors preferred
• •Experience working for an international company a plus
• •Experience in the life sciences industry a plus
• •Strong computer skills, including advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office/365 products (Word & Excel)
• •Experience with Salesforce and/or Shareworks a plus