Senior Paralegal

Overview

We’re looking for an ambitious, self-starting Senior Paralegal to join our dynamic Legal team at Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT). This role is instrumental in driving legal operations excellence, supporting corporate governance, and managing a wide range of commercial agreements. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, embraces change, and is eager to take ownership of impactful, cross-functional initiatives. This position reports to the Senior Counsel, Global Commercial & Legal Operations and is on-site in Coralville, Iowa or Boulder, Colorado.

• Lead the implementation and optimization of legal systems, tools, and workflows, including own and report on legal department metrics and KPIs.
• Serve as the legal team’s representative on cross-OpCo legal operations projects, driving process improvements to enhance efficiency, scalability, and collaboration across the department.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of corporate records, board materials, and entity management.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and monitoring of compliance programs and policies, including coordination with internal stakeholders and external counsel on governance and compliance matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements, including NDAs, service agreements, and vendor contracts, and maintain and improve contract lifecycle management processes.

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification required.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in a corporate legal department or law firm.
• Strong understanding of legal operations, corporate governance, and contract law.
• Experience with legal technology platforms (e.g., CLM, Legal Tracker, entity management tools).
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

• Experience in the life sciences or biotech industry.
• Familiarity with cross-border corporate governance and compliance.
• Project management experience or certification (e.g., DBS, Lean Six Sigma).

The annual salary range is $110k–$120k. This role is eligible for bonus/incentive pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off and health plans. The company reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits in accordance with applicable law.

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