Paralegal

Capricor Therapeutics, Inc.

. Manage contract intake and triage, including logging requests, tracking status, prioritizing agreements, and identifying required reviewers .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract administration, including reviewing and drafting NDAs, MSAs, and SOWs, while effectively managing corporate records and legal operations. Proficient in collaborating with stakeholders across Regulatory, Clinical, Commercial, and Finance sectors, ensuring compliance and efficient contract lifecycle management.

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Contract Lifecycle ManagementNDA, MSA, SOW DraftingElectronic-Signature AdministrationCorporate Record-KeepingLitigation Support

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Hard Skills

Contract AdministrationDocument Management SystemsLegal ResearchDrafting RedlinesHigh-Volume Document Review

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsJudgment and DiscretionAbility to Prioritize

Tools & Technologies

DocuSignContract Repository

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal Certificate

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesBiotechnologyPharmaceuticalConfidential InformationLitigation-Hold Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage contract intake and triage, including logging requests, tracking status, prioritizing agreements, and identifying required reviewers
Prepare initial reviews, drafts, and redlines of NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, vendor, consulting, and clinical trial agreements
Administer DocuSign workflows and maintain the contract repository
Track contract renewals, expirations, milestones, and deliverables and flag upcoming dates for attorney action
Support litigation holds, document collection, and coordination with outside counsel
Maintain corporate records and support preparation of board and committee materials
Serve as a point of contact for Regulatory, Clinical, Commercial, and Finance stakeholders, outside vendors, and outside counsel
Conduct legal and corporate research and summarize findings for attorney review
Follow and help refine legal processes, intake workflows, templates, trackers, and contract-management practices
Support the General Counsel with contract administration, corporate records, and legal operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Hands-on experience reviewing and drafting NDAs, MSAs, and SOWs, including preparing initial reviews and redlines for attorney review, in a high-volume environment
Degree in legal studies, business, or a related discipline, a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program, or equivalent relevant experience
Experience with contract lifecycle management, electronic-signature administration, and contract or document management systems
Knowledge of corporate record-keeping, litigation-hold procedures, and handling confidential information
Strong written and verbal communication and reading comprehension skills
Ability to understand complex issues and exercise sound judgment and discretion
Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize a high volume of document requests and manage competing deadlines across business teams
Typically 3 or more years of directly relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Comfortable following established processes under the direction of the General Counsel and interfacing with internal teams, outside vendors, and outside counsel
Experience supporting life sciences, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical organizations is strongly preferred
Direct experience reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts
Experience supporting litigation matters

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual performance bonus
Long-term equity incentive awards, depending on role level
Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision coverage
Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Paid time off
Company holidays
Paid parental leave
Additional voluntary benefits
Wellness programs