Sr Legal Operations Associate

Position Summary:

Responsible for preparation, negotiation, and administration of the Company’s legal agreements.

Who is Omeros?

Omeros is an innovative biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing and commercializing small-molecule and protein therapeutics for large-market and orphan indications targeting immunologic disorders including complement-mediated diseases, as well as cancers and addictive and compulsive disorders. Omeros’ lead MASP-2 inhibitor narsoplimab targets the lectin pathway of complement and is the subject of a biologics license application pending before FDA for the treatment of hematopoietic stem cell transplant-associated thrombotic microangiopathy. Omeros’ long-acting MASP-2 inhibitor OMS1029 is currently in a Phase 1 multi-ascending-dose clinical trial. OMS906, Omeros’ inhibitor of MASP-3, the key activator of the alternative pathway of complement, is advancing toward Phase 3 clinical trials for paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria and complement 3 glomerulopathy. Funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, Omeros’ lead phosphodiesterase 7 inhibitor OMS527 is in clinical development for the treatment of cocaine use disorder and, in addition, is being developed as a therapeutic for other addictions as well as for a major complication of treatment for movement disorders. Omeros also is advancing a broad portfolio of novel immuno-oncology programs comprised of two cellular and three molecular platforms. For more information about Omeros and its programs, visit www.omeros.com.

Good things are happening at Omeros!

Come join our Omeros Legal Team!

What are you Responsibilities?

• Using independent judgment, draft standard agreements based on the Company’s templates, including non-disclosure agreements, master service agreements, consulting agreements, material transfer agreements, SaaS agreements and related amendments and appendices, customizing agreement templates as needed


• Review legal provisions in vendor service terms, proposals and statements of work, including those related to scientific and laboratory services and clinical trials


• Using independent judgment, review proposed agreements from third parties and revisions of agreements from third parties, escalating as necessary for review by Company’s attorneys


• Assist the Company’s attorneys with updating agreement templates and alternate clause library


• Provide guidance to Company stakeholders on corporate contracting processes and fallback negotiating positions established for routine contract provisions


• Review agreements to provide information to the Company’s attorneys and other Company staff related to agreement administration, including milestone requirements and reporting obligations; draft contract-related notices and other correspondence


• Works with paralegal and attorney colleagues to input contracts and contract provisions into contract lifecycle management (CLM) system; spot check entries for accuracy and completeness


• Work with material that is generally of a critical or confidential nature


• Interact with Company employees at all organizational levels to gather and synthesize information


• Prepare, edit and proof documents, reports and presentations

Education, Experience, Skills & Knowledge:

• AA degree or paralegal certificate and a minimum of 10 years of legal contract drafting and negotiation experience, OR BA/BS degree and a minimum of 5 years of legal contract drafting and negotiation, OR equivalent combination of education and work experience


• Strong computer skills required in applications used in general office settings including word processing, spreadsheet, data base management, presentation software and Internet search engines


• CLM system experience a plus


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to spot issues and problematic contract provisions


• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment


• Must be capable of working with limited supervision, exercising independent judgment; able to escalate issues to Company’s attorneys when appropriate


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Excellent grammatical and proofreading skills


• Requires good interpersonal skills


• Must represent Omeros in a professional manner

Behavioral Competencies:

• Able to build and maintain positive relationships with management, peers, and subordinates.


• Must display strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
  
  

Physical Demands Required:

• Intermittent physical activity including bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, or lifting.


• May encounter prolonged periods of sitting.

Compensation and Benefits:

Omeros is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package designed to support the lives of our employees and their families. The wage scale for the Sr. Paralegal it's $100,000 - $135,000 per year. Salaries will be determined based on knowledge, skills, education, and experience relevant to the role. Employees are offered medical, dental, vision and life insurance and a 401k plan with a company match. Employees accrue three weeks of vacation and 80 hours of sick time on an annual basis and receive twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar

Omeros is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes.

It is our policy to provide reasonable accommodation to anyone with a disability who needs assistance completing the job application process. If you need assistance, you can either send an e-mail to hr@omeros.com or contact Omeros, asking for Human Resources, at (206) 676-5000