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Company Overview: Protara Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company committed to advancing transformative therapies for people with cancer and rare diseases. Protara’s portfolio includes its lead candidate, TARA-002, an investigational cell-based therapy in development for the treatment of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) and lymphatic malformations (LMs). The Company is evaluating TARA-002 in an ongoing Phase 2 trial in NMIBC patients with carcinoma in situ (CIS) who are unresponsive or naïve to treatment with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG), as well as a Phase 2 trial in pediatric patients with LMs. Additionally, Protara is developing IV Choline Chloride, an investigational phospholipid substrate replacement for patients on parenteral support who are otherwise unable to meet their choline needs via oral or enteral routes. Protara was named one of the  Best Places to Work by BioSpace, a leading industry news and job source. This honor demonstrates the company’s desirability in the recruitment marketplace, looking at various merits with an emphasis on culture, career growth and development opportunities, leadership and innovation.  Attracting and retaining top talent is integral to building a successful company in biotech, and we are committed to ensuring Protara provides our employees with an exceptional experience throughout their careers, even as we continue to grow. Job Overview:  Protara is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal to support the Legal & Compliance function focused on developing innovative therapies for patients with NMIBC (non-muscle invasive bladder cancer) and rare diseases. This role will provide broad legal and administrative support across contracting, commercial, clinical, regulatory, intellectual property, corporate governance, and compliance activities. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment and have experience supporting legal operations within the life sciences, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industries. *This person must be able to come into the NYC office twice a week.    * Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Assist with the preparation, review, tracking, and administration of a wide variety of agreements, including: Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) Clinical trial agreements Vendor and consulting agreements Master service agreements (MSAs) Research collaboration agreements Licensing and manufacturing agreements Sponsorship and grant agreements Manage contract lifecycle processes, including intake, execution, filing, renewals, and reporting Maintain contract management systems and legal databases to ensure accurate records and accessibility Coordinate contract signatures through Docusign   Corporate Governance Assist with corporate entity management, including maintaining corporate records, minute books, resolutions, and governance documentation Prepare materials for board meetings and committee meetings as requested Support annual filings and corporate compliance requirements   Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner closely with Finance, Research & Development, Commercial and Human Resources teams Serve as a trusted resource for business stakeholders seeking guidance on legal processes and documentation Education A bachelor’s degree is required Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred Experience 3–7 years of paralegal experience, preferably within biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, medical devices, or a highly regulated industry Experience supporting in-house legal departments strongly preferred Experience with contract management systems and legal operations tools Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Understanding legal and regulatory frameworks app