Corporate Paralegal

About us:

Braveheart Bio is a Bay Area–based biopharmaceutical company pioneering best-in-class therapies for cardiovascular disease. Our lead program is a next-generation myosin inhibitor, licensed from Hengrui Pharma, being developed to transform the treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)—the most common inherited cardiac disease.

Currently in Phase 3 clinical development in China for the more common obstructive form of HCM, our candidate has demonstrated a compelling clinical profile that may position it as a best-in-class therapy with meaningful differentiation.

With a proven leadership team, a strong financial foundation, and a high-value late-stage asset, Braveheart Bio represents an outstanding opportunity for ambitious, mission-driven professionals to make a tangible impact in a high-profile and rapidly evolving therapeutic area.

The role:

The Corporate Paralegal will provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to the Legal function at Braveheart Bio, with a strong focus on contracting, equity administration, and corporate governance. This individual will partner closely with and report directly to Braveheart’s internal Head of Legal, and will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support negotiation, execution, and administration of agreements while ensuring accurate, timely maintenance of corporate records and governance requirements. This is a high-impact role for a growing organization and requires exceptional attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities:

Transactions

• Draft, review, and edit routine/contracts, including NDAs, service agreements and associated SOWs, consulting agreements, material transfer agreements, and clinical trial agreements
• Manage the full contract lifecycle, including intake, tracking, routing, execution, and archiving, ensuring audit-ready documentation and compliance with internal controls
• Support counsel and internal stakeholders with redlines, revisions, and communications with counterparties
• Monitor contract compliance, key terms, and renewal timelines; coordinate amendments or extensions as needed
• Assist with ongoing development, organization, and revision of standard contract templates and playbooks
• Provide support for special projects like financing, including by managing workflow checklists, due diligence coordination, and similar activities

Corporate Governance, Equity & Filings

• Maintain and update corporate records, including minutes, resolutions, bylaws, and other foundational documents
• Assist with preparing board and committee materials, maintaining governance calendars, and organizing meeting documentation
• Support IPO readiness initiatives and potential SEC-related matters, such as filings, questionnaires, and calendaring/logistics
• Support equity-related initiatives, such as capitalization table management, reporting (e.g., Section 16), and trading administration (e.g., 10b5-1 plans, trading windows, etc.)

General

• Support the drafting and implementation of, and training on, company policies and procedures
• Assist legal team leaders with budget and invoice activities with respect to outside counsel and other vendors
• Work closely with the Head of Legal on broader legal strategies, including the establishment of organizational frameworks, procedures, and instructions and the adoption and implementation of systems
• Coordinate with outside counsel, consultants, and interns as needed

Required experience & skills:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of experience as a corporate or contracts paralegal, preferably in a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or related life-sciences environment or at a law firm supporting similar clients
• Strong knowledge of contract structures, legal terminology, equity, and corporate governance processes
• Excellent organizational and project management skills and a high level of attention-to-detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across levels and functions, working successfully with directors, outside counsel, internal stakeholders, and counterparties
• Ability to manage multiple priorities (and re-prioritize on short time frames), meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative and team-oriented, but can also work independently with supervision
• Flexible, proactive, and hands-on mindset with a roll-up-your-sleeves, can-do attitude
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters; good judgment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, etc.), various cloud sharing sites (e.g., Box, data rooms, etc.), Adobe, and Docusign

Preferred experience & skills:

• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program
• Experience with clinical-stage or late-stage biotechnology companies and associated agreements
• Experience with contract lifecycle management systems (e.g., Ironclad), board management software, and SEC/compliance software (e.g., Workiva)

Base Salary Range: $119,000 - $165,000

We are an equal opportunity employer. 

We are committed to inclusion and diversity, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, color, marital status, veteran status, disability status, national origin, or any characteristic protected under applicable law.