Paralegal (US)

Work with us
Our team are passionate in the pursuit of excellence and in pushing the boundaries of cancer therapy and Autoimmune disease to deliver life-changing treatments to patients.

Whilst working at Autolus you will enjoy a flexible, diverse and dynamic working environment which actively promotes creativity, leadership and teamwork – together we are ONE Autolus.

Job Description:

Job Title: Corporate Paralegal

Reports to General Counsel

Department: Legal

Hours: Full-time 40 hrs/week

Location: Remote

About Autolus

Autolus is a biopharmaceutical company, advancing innovative therapies at both clinical and commercial stages of development, focused on next-generation, programmed T cell therapies for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune disease. Using a broad suite of proprietary and modular T cell programming technologies, the company is engineering precisely targeted, controlled, and highly active T cell therapies designed to better recognize target cells, break down their defence mechanisms, and eliminate these cells. Autolus has a pipeline of product candidates in development for the treatment of haematological malignancies, solid tumours, and autoimmune diseases.

Why Autolus

Our team is passionate in the pursuit of excellence and in pushing the boundaries of cancer therapy and autoimmune diseases to deliver life-changing treatments to patients. While working at Autolus you will enjoy a flexible, diverse, and dynamic working environment which actively promotes creativity, leadership, and teamwork. In addition to this Autolus is proud to offer a competitive salary, performance-related bonus as well as private medical insurance, life insurance, and 401-k program. 

Our Promise

Autolus is developing complex, breakthrough therapies for a globally diverse market and equally recognises that diversity amongst our people is critical to our mission. As we draw on our differences, what we’ve experienced, and how we work, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Corporate Paralegal to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SEC filings and state registrations, and exposure to corporate governance in one or more of the United Kingdom, Germany or Switzerland. Our paralegal will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal support to our corporate governance activities. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and file SEC documents, including Form 8-K, Section 16(a) filings, periodic reporting on Forms 10-Q and 10-K.
• Assist with state registrations and compliance, including annual reports and business licenses.
• Coordinate corporate governance activities throughout the Autolus group, including subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, Germany and Switzerland.
• Maintain and organize corporate records, including minute books, resolutions, and bylaws.
• Support corporate transactions, including financings, mergers and acquisitions.
• Conduct legal research and provide updates and analysis on various corporate legal matters.
• Coordinate with external counsel and regulatory agencies as needed.

Demonstrated skills and competencies

E – Essential

P – Preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience as a corporate paralegal in a corporate legal department or law firm, with a focus on SEC filings and state registrations (E).
• Experience managing corporate governance activities for entities in the United Kingdom, Germany and/or Switzerland (P).

Qualifications

• Paralegal certification from an accredited institution (P).
• Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field (P).

Skills/Specialist knowledge

• Strong knowledge of federal and state securities laws and regulations (E).
• Detailed understanding of corporate governance and related compliance matters (E).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (E).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively (E).
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills (E).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team (E).
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software (E).

Autolus is committed to the protection of the personal information that we collect & process and we are fully compliant with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).

Autolus is committed to providing an inclusive and fair workplace for all. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We also provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

Autolus’ success is driven by equality and inclusion; we believe all voices are of equal value and must be heard. Whilst operating with focus and integrity, we are committed to improving diversity and inclusion within our business and our industry.