Company Overview:

Invaio Sciences, a Flagship Pioneering company, is a multi-platform technology company that is focused on unlocking the potential of the planet’s interdependent systems to address pressing agricultural, nutritional, and environmental challenges. Founded by Flagship Pioneering in 2018, Invaio’s deep understanding of the physiology of insects, plants, and trees, together with its novel integrated solutions approach, promises to refine agricultural practices and reduce the need for pesticides globally.

We don’t think in small steps. We think in giant leaps. We’re a community of innovators, risk takers, and trailblazers driven by the pursuit of new ideas, new innovations, and new ways of thinking. At Invaio we celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We know that every voice, every perspective matters and that our success depends on our ability to work together in a diverse community. We believe we are at our best as a company when our employees are thriving and foster a culture that provides opportunities to grow and develop professionally, while we develop innovations that leave every acre better.

Invaio Sciences, Inc., was founded in 2018 by Flagship Pioneering, an early-stage life sciences innovation company. Since Flagship’s founding in 2000, the firm has originated and fostered the development of around 100 science-based companies, resulting in more than $30 billion in aggregate value, thousands of patents, and a pipeline of more than 50 clinical development programs.

Invaio is headquartered in Cambridge, MA, USA, with offices in Research Triangle Park, NC, USA; Basel, Switzerland; and Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Position Overview:

Invaio Sciences, Inc., is seeking a highly organized and self-motivated professional to focus on contract management and provide general legal support to Invaio’s legal team. The responsibilities of the Contracts Administrator & Paralegal role include, but are not limited to: being responsible for the administration and organization of all contracts, including maintaining relevant document databases through the entry of contract data, tracking agreement deadlines, sending reminders, and administering routine database activities; assisting in the review and drafting legal documents and templates; managing document templates and corporate legal records; and supporting the implementation of and auditing compliance with legal policies and procedures. In addition to excellent organizational skills, a successful candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills, be attentive to detail, and demonstrate the ability to exercise judgement, work independently and balance priorities. This role is hybrid-preferred, based out of either Invaio’s Cambridge, MA or Research Triangle Park, NC offices, but fully remote work will be considered for the right candidate.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Serve as a contracts administrator, inputting, managing, tracking, and performing audits of legal documents
• Assist in drafting of contract amendments, renewals, and terminations
• Review of contracts to ensure any deviations from standard templates receive proper approvals
• Monitor legal inbox, handling and triaging correspondence as needed
• Create, manage, and maintain legal department and company records
• Assist in the creation, maintenance, and enforcement of legal and compliance policies
• Assists with due diligence efforts and activities for business development, financing and other business transactions, in particular by maintaining virtual data rooms for such efforts
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders
• Manage workflow of all contract stages
• Prepare contract briefs summarizing key requirements and track authorizations
• Provide general support to Invaio’s legal team

Qualifications (Requirements):

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; paralegal certificate desirable
• 3+ years of experience as a contract manager or paralegal in a transactional legal environment
• Prior experience in a law firm or fast-paced corporate environment preferred
• Technologically savvy, with experience using contract management software and other database and project management tools preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized and able to prioritize and manage multiple workstreams
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills

Inquiries & Considerations:

Invaio is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a proactive program of diversity development. Invaio will continue to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion, gender, marital status, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, source of income, or veteran status.