D. E. Shaw Research (DESRES) is seeking an experienced and versatile paralegal to support our in-house legal team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a wide variety of legal, contractual, and operational matters.
Successful candidates should have at least five years of relevant experience, with a strong background in administrative support and familiarity with reviewing, organizing, and maintaining legal documentation. Responsibilities will include assisting with contract management and execution, maintaining corporate records, conducting compliance functions, assisting with patent-related matters, performing legal research, and helping coordinate legal operations across multiple functions of the company. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of managing shifting priorities in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Experience in a law firm or in-house legal department is preferred, and a willingness to take on a broad range of tasks is essential.
DESRES, based in New York City, develops and uses advanced computational technologies to understand the behavior of biologically and pharmaceutically significant molecules at an atomic level of detail, and to design precisely targeted, highly selective drugs for the treatment of various diseases. Among its core technologies is Anton, a proprietary special-purpose supercomputer that DESRES designed and constructed to vastly accelerate the process of molecular dynamics simulation. DESRES uses Anton machines and high-speed commodity hardware, together with machine learning methods and other computational techniques, in both internal and collaborative drug discovery programs.
We are looking to add innovative contributors who share our commitment to fostering a stimulating, positive, and collaborative work environment.
To submit an application, please use the link provided below:
https://apply.deshawresearch.com/careers/Register?pipelineId=926&source=Built+in+NYC
The expected annual base salary for this position is $115,000–$150,000. Our compensation package also includes variable compensation in the form of sign-on and year-end bonuses, and generous benefits, including relocation and immigration assistance. The applicable annual base salary paid to a successful applicant will be determined based on multiple factors, including the nature and extent of prior experience and educational background. We follow a hybrid work schedule, in which employees work from the office on Tuesday through Thursday and have the option of working from home on Monday and Friday.
D. E. Shaw Research, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
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D. E. Shaw Research (DESRES), based in New York City, develops and uses advanced computational technologies to understand the behavior of biologically and pharmaceutically significant molecules at an atomic level of detail, and to design precisely targeted, highly selective drugs for the treatment of various diseases. Among its core technologies is Anton, a proprietary special-purpose supercomputer that DESRES designed and constructed to vastly accelerate the process of molecular dynamics simulation. DESRES uses Anton machines and high-speed commodity hardware, together with machine learning methods and other computational techniques, in both internal and collaborative drug discovery programs. For more information, visit www.DEShawResearch.com.
