Senior Paralegal (contract to hire)
WFH Flexible South San Francisco, CA Legal
Job Type
Contract
Description

About BBOT 

BBOT is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing a next-generation pipeline of novel small molecule therapeutics targeting RAS and PI3K malignancies. BBOT has the goal of improving outcomes for patients with cancers driven by the two most prevalent oncogenes in human tumors. For more information visit BBOTx.com


Position Summary 

The Senior Paralegal, Contracts & Corporate will be a key member of BBOT’s lean Legal team, reporting to the VP, Head of Legal. This role will have primary responsibility for managing the company’s contracts function and will provide hands-on support for corporate governance and public company matters. 


The ideal candidate is an experienced, highly organized paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced, science-driven environment and is comfortable working independently with significant ownership and responsibility. Experience in biotechnology or life sciences and exposure to public company legal requirements are strongly preferred.  


Key Responsibilities 

Contracts Management 

  • Serve as the primary owner of the end-to-end contracts process, including intake, tracking, execution, amendments, renewals, and terminations 
  • Administer and maintain the company’s contract lifecycle management system and contract repositories 
  • Coordinate contract execution with internal stakeholders and external counterparties 
  • Track contractual obligations, renewal dates, and deadlines, proactively managing follow-ups and risk visibility 
  • Support audits, diligence requests, and internal reporting related to contracts 
  • Continuously improve contract templates, workflows, and processes to support a scaling organization 

Corporate & Public Company Support 

  • Support corporate governance activities, including preparation and organization of board and committee materials, resolutions, consents, and minutes 
  • Assist with the preparation and coordination of public company securities filings (e.g., Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements), including document management and backup materials 
  • Maintain corporate records, entity documentation, and compliance calendars 
  • Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Business Development, and Operations on legal support needs 

General Legal Support 

  • Serve as a trusted operational partner to the VP, Head of Legal in a small legal team environment 
  • Interface directly with outside counsel and legal vendors 
  • Support special legal projects as needed, including financings, transactions, and strategic initiatives 
Requirements
  • Paralegal certificate or equivalent practical experience required 
  • 5+ years of paralegal experience, with substantial responsibility for contracts management 
  • Demonstrated ability to independently manage a high volume of commercial contracts 
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities 
  • Self-motivated and comfortable working with minimal supervision in a lean team environment 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  • Proven judgment and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences companies 
  • Experience supporting a public company, including exposure to SEC or securities filings 
  • Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems 
  • Experience providing administrative or operational support for intellectual property or patent matters 


Salary Description
$67 - $80/hour