Paralegal

At K2 Medical Research, we are transforming healthcare by delivering tomorrow’s treatments today. As a rapidly growing clinical research organization across Florida, Tennessee, and Rhode Island, we lead multiphasic trials in therapeutic areas ranging from neurodegenerative to cardiometabolic medicine. Our culture is grounded in clinical excellence and a patient-first mission. We are seeking mission-driven individuals ready to play a meaningful role in bringing life-changing treatments to the patients who need them most.

K2 is seeking a Paralegal to support our clinics in a full-time remote capacity.

This Paralegal position requires someone who is detail-oriented, highly organized, and proactive to support our Corporate Counsel and the broader legal function in reviewing, managing, and facilitating clinical research and corporate agreements. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional interested in healthcare, life sciences, and a fast-paced clinical trials environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with clinical operations, business development, finance, compliance, and executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contract Support and Administration: Assist Corporate Counsel in drafting, reviewing, and formatting standard agreements (including: Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs); Confidentiality Agreements (NDAs); Master Services Agreements (MSAs); Vendor and service agreements; Investigator agreements and site agreements). Facilitate the execution and routing of contracts with pharmaceutical sponsors, CROs, research sites, and vendors. Track contract status, manage legal documentation, and maintain an organized and up-to-date contract lifecycle management system. Ensure all executed agreements and related documentation are properly filed and accessible.
• Legal and Business Support: Help develop, organize, and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and standard operating procedures. Support the identification of contractual and administrative risks under the direction of Corporate Counsel. Assist in providing practical guidance to internal stakeholders regarding contract processes, timelines, and status. Support contract lifecycle management and drive process improvements for departmental efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner effectively with Clinical Operations, Finance, and executive leadership to facilitate document flow and approvals. Support rapid growth initiatives, including new site expansion and partnerships, by ensuring legal documentation is processed timely. Help build and maintain scalable legal infrastructure and administrative processes to support company growth. Assist with internal compliance initiatives, policy development, and documentation gathering. Conduct basic legal research and gather information on healthcare regulatory and operational matters as directed by counsel.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program.
• 1–3 years of relevant paralegal, legal assistant, or contract administration experience.
• Strong proficiency in reviewing, proofreading, and formatting contracts and legal documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Preferred:

• Experience in healthcare, life sciences, clinical research, or commercial contracting.
• Experience working in-house, at a CRO, healthcare company, or supporting life sciences clients.
• Familiarity with clinical trial agreements, HIPAA, and FDA regulatory frameworks.
• Experience managing contract databases or lifecycle management software in a fast-paced environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational and issue-spotting skills.
• Business-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to administrative tasks.
• Ability to work independently with appropriate supervision while functioning effectively within a team.
• Collaborative, solution-focused, and adaptable approach.
• Professional discretion, integrity, and the ability to handle strictly confidential information.
• Alignment with K2's core values: Happy, Hospitable, Helpful, Hungry, and Humble.

Your growth and well-being are our priority. Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, and vision options, supplemental insurance plans, 401(k) with immediate employer match, generous paid time off, and paid holidays. Most notably, we support a healthy work-life balance through a four-day work week, consisting of 10-hour shifts from Monday through Thursday. Fridays are reserved only for critical business needs or administrative tasks; otherwise, they are your chance to kick-start your weekend.

Join the K2 Family: Where Compassion and Connection Lead the Way! At K2 Medical Research, people come first and we're seeking warm, wonderful humans who effortlessly click with everyone, from our incredible patients to brilliant physicians and dedicated research staff.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate what makes you uniquely you and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital, or veteran statuses.

We value the differences among our team members and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected]. We are here to ensure you have the support and tools you need to shine.