Senior Paralegal

Job Description General Summary: The position provides advanced paralegal support to the Governance and Transactions Team for a variety of corporate workstreams with a focus on global subsidiary maintenance, governance and contracting - reporting to the Assistant General Counsel. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Partner with the Corporate Governance and Disclosures Team in all governance matters and management of Vertexs legal entities, assuming significant independent responsibility for such matters. Manage the board meetings for all international subsidiaries with primary responsibility for all related matters. Manage and liaise with external local counsel to draft/review documents related to entities, including board and shareholder meeting minutes and other compliance documentation. Draft and review advanced/complex legal documents such as corporate governance documents, correspondence and regulatory filings. Perform high-level legal research and analyze relevant statutes, decisions, codes, etc., providing findings and advice to Counsel. Within established company and legal requirements, negotiate and review commercial contracts and related documents. Interpret existing contracts and advise on contract interpretation issues, as needed. Assist with transactions and related logistics, as needed, with respect to any necessary filings. Support ongoing company-wide initiatives, including policy development, template standardization and adoption of contract-related technologies. Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with internal stakeholders on legal-related matters, including proactively educating clients on review and submission processes. Knowledge and Skills: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Exceptional organizational and time management skills Ability to prioritize competing projects. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work across functions and geographies effectively. Education and Experience: A Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree or paralegal certification Typically requires 6 years of corporate paralegal experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience Corporate governance experience, including support for global subsidiary management Pay Range: $96,000 - $144,000 Disclosure Statement: The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law. At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more. Flex Designation: Remote-Eligible Flex Eligibility Status: In this Remote-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: 1. Remote: work remotely five days per week and come into the office on occasion youre always welcome on-site; or select 2. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select 3. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility. Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertexs Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time. #LI-Remote Company Information Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com Help Us Achieve Our Mission Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases. The company has approved medicines that treat the underlying causes of multiple chronic, life-shortening genetic diseases cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia and continues to advance clinical and research programs in these diseases. Vertex also has a robust clinical pipeline of investigational therapies across a range of modalities in other serious diseases where it has deep insight into causal human biology, including APOL1-mediated kidney disease, acute and neuropathic pain, type 1 diabetes, myotonic dystrophy type 1 and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency . Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Mass., Vertex's global headquarters is now located in Boston's Innovation District and its international headquarters is in London. Additionally, the company has research and development sites and commercial offices in North America, Europe, Australia, Latin America and the Middle East. Vertex is consistently recognized as one of the industry's top places to work, including 14 consecutive years on Science magazine's Top Employers list and one of Fortunes 100 Best Companies to Work For. For company updates and to learn more about Vertex's history of innovation, visit www.vrtx.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter/X , LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram. The diversity and authenticity of our people is part of what makes Vertex unique, and we recognize that each employee brings diverse perspectives and strengths. By embracing those strengths and celebrating differences, we are fostering an inclusive culture where each of us can bring our authentic selves to work, inspire innovation together, and change peoples lives. Our vision is clear: to be the place where an authentic, diverse mix of talent want to come, to stay, and do their best work.