Sr. Paralegal

Join our Mission to Protect Humankind! 

Vaxcyte is a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial diseases, which have serious and costly health consequences when left unchecked. Working to eradicate or treat bacterial infections such as invasive pneumococcal disease, Group A Strep, periodontitis and Shigella is just the beginning. Our path to success is clear and well-defined, and Vaxcyte is set up to go the distance.   

WHAT we do is every bit as important as HOW we do it! Our work together is guided by four enduring core values: 

*RETHINK CONVENTION: We bring creative and intellectual diversity to every facet of the work we do in order to innovate and re-innovate the way vaccines are delivered. 

*AIM HIGH: We embody our collectively audacious goal to courageously make the most complex biologics ever attempted to protect humankind. 

*LEAD WITH HEART: Everyone leads at Vaxcyte with a kindness-first, inclusive approach to collaboration and vigorous debate that advances our business objectives. 

*MODEL EXCELLENCE: The magnitude of our challenge requires our shared commitment to demonstrating integrity, accountability, equality and clarity across communications and decision making. 

Summary: 

Vaxcyte is looking for a paralegal to join the legal team. The position will support the legal functions of the Company. The position is for a generalist with a life science/healthcare background and a focus on compliance, research, administrative support, contract and document management, drafting, review, and negotiation.  The successful candidate is interested in a wide range of projects to support IP, IT, finance, employment, clinical trial, research and development, and manufacturing/commercial legal areas.  Additionally, the successful candidate will feel comfortable working in a rapidly growing public company and be proactive and able to independently as well as with all functional area teams of the company to support legal needs.

• Provide administrative and clerical support to Senior Director, GAM/Commercial Counsel and team, as well as the Compliance and Employment functions. 
• Prepare, review, revise, draft, and format policies, contracts, presentations, and other legal documents, and facilitate communications concerning same, all under attorney supervision. 
• Assist with management and improvement of company’s CLM system operations and template management.  
• Conduct research on legal, regulatory, and compliance issues relevant to the company’s operations and present findings/conclusions. 
• Maintain the efficiency of all office procedures and document management to guarantee reliability and consistency.  
• Assist with Compliance activities including policy drafting, review, and collaboration.  
• Coordination with Procurement and Finance teams on invoice processes. 
• Provide trainings and information on internal legal processes. 
• Organize and track CLE information and opportunities for full legal team. 
• Coordinate project timelines and communication between the legal team and other departments, external counsel, and regulatory bodies. 
• Participate in special projects and initiatives driven by the legal department. 
• Other duties, as assigned. 

• BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university degree preferred; foreign JD is also acceptable. 
• Paralegal certificate from ABA approved paralegal program or 24 credits in paralegal studies at an accredited college or university. 
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience supporting life sciences, pharma or biotech companies as a Paralegal, experience in a law firm is a plus. 
• Must have familiarity with legal documents, agreements, and terminology. 
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook. 
• Experience with legal repository and/or contract management systems, including Ironclad. 
• Passion to learn, proactive, high integrity, friendly, collaborative, and with a strong work ethic. 

Reports to: Senior Director, Global Alliance Management & Commercial Counsel  

Location: San Carlos, CA; hybrid  

Compensation: 

The compensation package will be competitive and includes comprehensive benefits and an equity component. 

Salary Range: $150,000 – $168,000 (SF Bay Area). Salary ranges for non-California locations may vary.  

Vaxcyte, Inc.  

825 Industrial Road, Suite 300 

San Carlos, CA 94070 

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.