What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Corporate Paralegal position at Moderna?
The Role
In this role, you will work on a variety of entity management and corporate governance matters, with a primary focus on overseeing Moderna’s subsidiaries in the U.S. and abroad, as well as many opportunities to support corporate legal initiatives and needs.
Here’s What You’ll Do
Subsidiary Governance/Entity Management:
Here’s What You’ll Bring To The Table
At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.
The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award, subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.
About Moderna
Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.
By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.
We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.
If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.
Our Working Model
As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.
Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment.
Equal Opportunities
Moderna 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 or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!
Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Accommodations
We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best.
Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. 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 contact the Accommodations team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com.
Export Control Notice
This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, employment is contingent upon the applicant’s ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements, only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible for this position. For this role Moderna is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons to apply for an export control license.
In this role, you will work on a variety of entity management and corporate governance matters, with a primary focus on overseeing Moderna’s subsidiaries in the U.S. and abroad, as well as many opportunities to support corporate legal initiatives and needs.
Here’s What You’ll Do
Subsidiary Governance/Entity Management:
- Primary responsibility for maintaining domestic and international corporate entities, including formation, consolidation and on-going maintenance filings, including coordinating signature requests, registering and maintaining the good standing of entities and ensuring domestic and international annual reports are filed
- Draft form resolutions (e.g., appointments of officers, delegations of authority, banking resolutions, payments of dividends and other distributions), incumbency and secretary’s certificates, etc., and circulate the same for execution
- Coordinate with international finance, accounting and tax teams to execute international subsidiary board meetings, file annual accounts and maintain signing authority (POAs)
- Lead and manage complex, multi-function programs, prioritize effectively, anticipate obstacles, and handle multiple projects and deadlines
- Maintain the entity management platform to ensure corporate records and minute books for all entities are kept up-to-date
- Collaborate with finance, tax, and treasury teams regarding bank account opening and maintenance and KYC requests
- Responding to questions from various departments within the organization about Moderna’s corporate structure
- Providing administrative support as necessary to the Corporate Securities team, including opening Purchase Orders, setting up new law firms in the new vendor system, and renewing Purchase Orders
- Providing additional support to the Corporate Securities team as needed on other projects and initiatives
- Working with other members of the Corporate Legal Team on special projects and initiatives
Here’s What You’ll Bring To The Table
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college required
- A minimum of 5-7 years prior experience as a paralegal in a global public company or in a corporate law firm
- Experience in legal entity corporate governance and company secretarial duties, legal form management, and other services related to providing legal functions to a large corporation
- Strong ability to work within a global, diverse team environment
- Experience managing international corporate legal counsel and registered agents, and familiarity with international governance requirements
- Experience with entity management platform(s) and software (hCue, Diligent entities, GEMS)
- Qualification as a Massachusetts notary, or willingness to become qualified
- Flexibility and willingness to work with partners across the globe and in various time zones
- Excellent attention to detail and strong sense of initiative and follow-through
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Familiarity with standard office technology and software, such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.
- Best-in-class healthcare coverage, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
- A holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support
- Family planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
- Savings and investment opportunities to help you plan for the future
- Location-specific perks and extras
The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award, subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.
About Moderna
Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.
By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.
We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.
If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.
Our Working Model
As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.
Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment.
Equal Opportunities
Moderna 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 or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!
Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Accommodations
We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best.
Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. 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 contact the Accommodations team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com.
Export Control Notice
This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, employment is contingent upon the applicant’s ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements, only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible for this position. For this role Moderna is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons to apply for an export control license.
Salary : $109,200 - $174,600
