Paralegal

About NEB

New England Biolabsis a different kind ofbiotechnology company we areacommunity of scientists innovators and collaborators driven by a shared mission to advance scienceforthe benefit ofsociety. Founded in 1974 with a deep commitment to research excellence and environmental stewardship NEB has become a global leader in the discovery and production of enzymes for molecular biology applications. Our reagents are trusted by researchers worldwide for their quality and reliability and have played a critical role in breakthroughs across genomics proteomics diagnostics and academic research. With acorporateculture rooted in passion humility and authenticity we offer a dynamic and inclusive workplace where creativity thrives voices are heard and personal growth is celebrated. Whether you are interested in pursuing a research career or supporting our missionthrough other rolesjoining NEB means contributing to meaningful scientific progress in a collaborative campus-like environment that values both innovation and integrity.

The role

The primary focus of the Paralegal role will be preparing reviewing and negotiating non-disclosure agreements material transfer agreements and various sales services and other contracts including corporate compliance corporate governance and international business. The position sits in the companys legal department but will have direct contact supporting most company departments and our international subsidiaries. This job is based at our Ipswich MA headquarters.

How youll contribute:

• Draft negotiate and administer various legal agreements including confidentiality agreements material transfer agreements and other commercial agreements.

• Evaluate manage and monitor contract performance to determine necessity for amendments or extensions of contracts and compliance to contractual obligations.

• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders in-house attorneys customers distributors and vendors to negotiate contracts and memorialize business objectives.

• Assist in projects concerning corporate compliance corporate governance and international business.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelors degree (BA or BSc) required.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts or equivalent knowledge through relevant work experience.

• Prior experience as a Paralegal or Contracts Specialist; Senior Contracts Specialist experience preferred.

• Strong ability to interpret contract scope terms and the impact of contractual obligations on the companys financial performance.

• Demonstrated creative problemsolving skills and experience in process improvement.

• Competence in corporate compliance functions.

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.

Estimated pay range for this position is $38.00 -$45.00 per hour

The hourly rate is onecomponent of our generous total rewards compensation package. Employees are eligible to receive:

• Annual discretionary profit-sharing bonus

• Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan ESOP (eligible after two full years of service)

• Exceptional benefits package at a nominal cost to the employee including a 10% 401k match

Benefits at NEB