Senior Paralegal

Come and Save Lives with Us!

SERB is a fast-growing specialty pharmaceutical company that equips healthcare providers worldwide with life-saving medicines for patients facing rare conditions and emergencies.

For over 30 years we have consistently provided emergency medicines, medical countermeasures, and the world’s leading portfolio of antidotes.

Today SERB has over 500 employees in 18 countries and group revenue in excess of €400m. With a strong presence in the US, Europe, and the Middle East, along with a global network of trusted distribution partners, we make a broad range of essential medicines available in over 100 countries.

Having the right culture is as important to us as having the right portfolio. We are guided by our four values:

• We make patients our priority
• We act with accountability and integrity
• We work together as one team        
• We look for better ways forward      

By expanding our reach through selective acquisitions and entering new markets, we’re not just supplying medicine; we’re improving the standard of care for more patients around the world.

Broad Overview 

We’re looking for an experienced, detail-oriented Senior Paralegal to join our US Legal & Compliance team. Reporting to the VP of Legal & Compliance, this role provides broad legal and administrative support to SERB’s contracting activities and corporate governance work. This includes drafting and reviewing agreements, managing our contracts database, coordinating HCP engagement activities, supporting regulatory filings, and collaborating closely with colleagues across departments. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, can manage multiple priorities, and enjoys working as part of a small, high-performing team.

As a Senior Paralegal, your responsibilities will include: 

• Support the VP of Legal & Compliance and the US legal and compliance team to help ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies
• Draft, review, and revise a variety of contracts and amendments (e.g., CDAs, vendor agreements, service agreements, consulting agreements) under attorney supervision
• Act as a key point of contact for internal inquiries on legal and contractual matters
• Administer and maintain the contracts database system: design and improve processes, generate reports, train users and troubleshoot as needed
• Coordinate compliance with HCP engagement policies, including HCP contracting, needs assessments, debarment checks, fair market value determinations and associated reporting
• Assist with managing and filing legal documentation relating to each of the Company’s US subsidiaries
• Support preparation and organization of corporate governance documents, diligence folders, and associated materials for filings, financings and acquisitions
• Assist with obtaining and renewing applicable federal and state licenses and registrations
• Liaise with the Company’s registered agent on state filings and annual reports
• Coordinate with outside counsel on document production and discovery requests in litigation matters
• Prepare and update legal documents, training materials, and presentations
• Perform administrative legal tasks, including obtaining signatures and preparing documents for execution
• Take on additional projects and responsibilities as requested by the VP of Legal & Compliance

The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list, and you may be required to undertake any other reasonable duties compatible with your experience and competencies. This description may be varied from time to time to reflect changing business requirements. 

To be successful in this role, you should demonstrate: 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least 6 years of paralegal experience in a corporate legal department, law firm, or similar environment.
• Prior experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry strongly preferred.
• Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, adjusting to changing priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong planning, organizational, and time-management skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality work.
• Solid understanding of contracts and corporate legal documentation.
• Experience creating or improving processes that enhance department efficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with contracts management systems a plus.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.

Company Benefits

• Hybrid Working
• Vacation, Personal and Sick time
• 15 Paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision and other Voluntary benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Discretionary Bonus Plan
• Competitive 401(k), $1 for $1 up to 6% of pay. The safe harbour match is vested immediately. In addition, SERB also offers a discretionary match of up to 4% of pay which vests 20% a year for 5 years.

Serb Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer. We offer competitive compensation & benefit packages, challenging opportunities and a culture of working together in a supportive way built on our strong foundation of values.