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Company Overview

At Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), we're not only changing the way we treat cancer, but also the way the world thinks about it. By working together and pushing forward with innovation and discovery, we're driving excellence and improving outcomes. We're treating cancer, one patient at a time. Join us and make a difference every day.

In compliance with applicable New York and New Jersey State regulatory authorities, COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine) is mandatory for all MSK employees, contingent workers, and volunteers. Exceptions are permitted for those employees who request and receive an approved medical or fully remote exemption.

*Staff working at a MSK New Jersey location must be up to date with COVID-19 vaccination, which includes having completed the primary COVID-19 vaccination series and booster once eligible as mandated by New Jersey State. All New Jersey staff not yet eligible for a booster must receive a booster within 3 weeks of becoming eligible as a condition of continued employment at MSK.

Note: Individuals are eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster five months after receiving the second dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or two months after the J&J vaccine.

Job Description

Are you an experienced paralegal passionate about being part of a team dedicated to supporting the research mission of Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK)? Are you ready to help shape the future of our technology transfer efforts? If so, the Office of Technology Development (OTD) legal team has an exciting opportunity for you!

We Are:

As an academic technology transfer office, we are committed to promoting the application of scientific research results for the public good. We work closely with our colleagues to help MSK achieve its overall mission of conquering cancer! OTD is seeking a Paralegal to join their growing team.

You will:

• Review, draft, and negotiate agreements, including confidentiality agreements, material transfer agreements, and amendments to research-related agreements, under the supervision of the OTD legal team.
• Support in-house counsel, management and outside law firms in handling actual and potential contracts.
• Assist counsel in the drafting and preparation of legal documents, including work processing, editing, and proofreading.
• Using extant software maintain and supervise the maintenance of up-to-date contracts databases including database entry, data validation and production of reports which include current lists of open, closed and potential transactions. Maintain statistics for trending purposes.
• Maintain calendars for Assistant General Counsels.
• Assist attorneys in the management of transactions. Assist in the development of OTD policies and procedures.
• Provide required follow-up and coordination in response to legal documents, including obtaining required signatures for verification and certification.
• You may handle the negotiation of simple agreements in coordination with MSK scientists.

You have:

• Excellent word-processing, typing, and computer skills.
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive data pertaining to ongoing contract negotiations and other sensitive matters.

You need:

• 2 years of paralegal experience.
• Experience in transactions and contract drafting.

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MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.