Paralegal, Corporate Contracts

Company Overview
ImmunityBio is a vertically integrated commercial stage biotechnology company developing next-generation therapies that bolster the natural immune system to defeat cancers and infectious diseases. The Company’s range of immunotherapy and cell therapy platforms, alone and together, act to drive and sustain an immune response with the goal of creating durable and safe protection against disease. Designated an FDA Breakthrough Therapy, ANKTIVA is the first FDA-approved immunotherapy for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer CIS that activates NK cells, T cells, and memory T cells for a long-duration response. The Company is applying its science and platforms to treating cancers, including the development of potential cancer vaccines, as well as developing immunotherapies and cell therapies that we believe sharply reduce or eliminate the need for standard high-dose chemotherapy. These platforms and their associated product candidates are designed to be more effective, accessible, and easily administered than current standards of care in oncology and infectious diseases.

Why ImmunityBio?

• ImmunityBio is developing cutting-edge technology with the goal to transform the lives of patients with cancer and develop next-generation therapies and vaccines that complement, harness and amplify the immune system to defeat cancers and infectious diseases.

• Opportunity to join a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company with headquarters in Southern California.

• Work with a collaborative team with the ability to work across different areas of the company.

• Ability to join a growing company with professional development opportunities.

Position Summary

The Paralegal, Corporate Contracts will assist the Legal Team with management, administration, review, drafting and negotiation of a variety of commercial contracts.

Essential Functions

• Work closely and collaboratively with members of the Legal Team to provide end-to-end support for all commercial contracts; have ownership/responsibility for all phases of contract creation, development and execution
• Contract administration, including redlining, drafting (in collaboration with attorneys), managing contract process, filing and tracking key terms for day-to-day operations, including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, evaluation/material transfer, work orders, research collaboration, lease, consulting agreements, confidentiality, clinical trial, investigator, site and indemnification agreements
• Ensure appropriate authorization and signatories for execution of contracts, assembly of agreements and exhibits, routing, distribution, and document management
• Assist with management and maintenance of CRM platform; make improvements and customize as needed
• Manage, maintain and update various forms of agreements
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external parties to set expectations and to gather information necessary for contract drafting and negotiations
• Contribute to the review, development, communication and implementation of commercial contracts policies and procedures; ensure appropriate internal processes and procedures are followed
• Manage and prepare renewals, amendments, addendums, and contract extension documents for mature contracts
• Support M&A, financing activity and other strategic transactions, including due diligence, preparation of schedules, review of contracts for assignment, change in control, and other pertinent provisions
• Create, edit and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process improvements, and standardization of templates.
• Assist with corporate governance and regulatory compliance as needed
• Perform ad-hoc and cross-functional projects assigned to support business needs and provide developmental opportunities.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of experience as a paralegal required; or
• ABA-approved Paralegal certification is required.
• Commercial contracts and contracts management experience required
• A mix of law firm and in-house experience preferred
• Specialized paralegal experience in Pharma/Biotech is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
• Ability to proofread typed material for contextual, grammatical, typographical or spelling errors.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task under limited direction, and ability to shift priorities quickly while working under tight timelines.
• Ability to maintain proprietary, trade secret and confidential information.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and professional presence.
• Flexibility and good judgment with a desire to identify needs, improve and streamline processes.

Working Environment / Physical Environment

• This position works onsite in Dunkirk, NY as noted in the offer letter.
• Regular work schedule is Monday – Friday, within standard business hours.  Flexibility is available with manager approval.
• This position performs work in an office environment requiring the regular use of computer monitors and keyboards and other office equipment.
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds.

This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus and equity award. The annual base pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications, prior experience as well as geographic location.

$107,000 (entry-level qualifications) to $117,500 (highly experienced) annually

The application window is anticipated to close on 60 days from when it is posted or sooner if the position is filled or closed.

ImmunityBio uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with sourcing and identifying potential candidates for open positions. These tools help us reach qualified applicants and improve the efficiency of our recruitment outreach. No preference is given to applicants sourced or identified by AI tools.

Important: AI is not used to screen, evaluate, rank, assess, or make hiring decisions about applicants. All applications are reviewed by human recruiters and hiring managers. Hiring decisions are made solely by ImmunityBio personnel without automated decision-making.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity and ensure that all candidates are assessed based on their qualifications, skills, and experience through human review.

ImmunityBio employees are as valuable as the people we serve. We have built a resource of robust benefit offerings to best support the total wellbeing of our team members and their families. Our competitive total rewards benefits package, for eligible employees, include: Medical, Dental and Vision Plan Options • Health and Financial Wellness Programs • Employer Assistance Program (EAP) • Company Paid and Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match • 529 Education Savings Program • Voluntary Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance and Employee Discounts, Rewards and Perks • Paid Time Off (PTO) includes: 11 Holidays • Exempt Employees are eligible for Unlimited PTO • Non-Exempt Employees are eligible for 10 Vacation Days, 56 Hours of Health Pay, 2 Personal Days and 1 Cultural Day •  We are committed to providing you with the tools and resources you need to optimize your Health and Wellness.

At ImmunityBio, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.