This role provides broad paralegal support across corporate governance, litigation, insurance, and business development activities, working closely with attorneys, business partners, and external counsel. The position plays an important role in maintaining the legal infrastructure of a fast-growing global organization and helping the Legal team operate effectively.
Responsibilities
Serve as a strong operational partner that enables the Legal team to deliver timely, risk-appropriate support to the business
Maintain corporate records and support statutory, regulatory, and other corporate filings across the argenx group
Coordinate with local corporate service providers, notaries, and other advisors in connection with corporate governance matters, entity changes, and corporate filings
Support subsidiary governance activities, including the preparation, execution, and organization of board and shareholder resolutions, maintenance of director and officer appointment records, management of powers of attorney and signatory delegations, and upkeep of group structure records
Support litigation, investigation, and dispute matters by maintaining matter records, tracking key deadlines and milestones, assisting with document collection efforts, supporting legal hold and preservation activities, and helping respond to information requests
Assist with administration of the company's insurance portfolio, including maintaining policy and claims records, supporting policy renewals, and coordinating insurance-related information requests
Provide project coordination and operational support for business development transactions and related activities, as needed
Requirements
Broad-based knowledge of general commercial, corporate, and legal matters impacting a global company in a highly regulated industry
First-rate judgment and business acumen, including a practical understanding of how an in-house Legal function supports business strategy and operations
Fluent in English and Dutch
Experience in the biotech/pharma, or another highly regulated industry is a plus
Highly organized and detail-oriented; comfortable managing high volumes of requests, records, and deadlines with accuracy
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively within cross-functional teams and global networks
Demonstrated communication skills within a multi-cultural and multi-lingual global environment
Agile and adaptable, comfortable with ambiguity, trust-building, and resilience
Derives energy from operating in a dynamic, complex, fast-moving, and frequently changing business environment
Demonstrable experience with project management, proactive planning, priority setting, and securing alignment across stakeholders
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Drives toward outcomes and takes ownership of end-to-end execution
Ambitious, naturally inquisitive, a quick study, with demonstrated eagerness to continuously learn, self-improve, and develop, including being comfortable giving and receiving feedback in a diverse environment
Passionate and prepared to contribute to our culture, which is driven by our corporate values of co-creation, innovation, empowerment, excellence, and humility
Paralegal certificate, bachelor's degree in law, or equivalent qualification/experience (a license to practice law is not required)
Minimum of 5 years of relevant paralegal experience, ideally gained at a law firm or in an international company (life sciences or other highly regulated industry) setting, with demonstrated experience supporting corporate governance, litigation, insurance, or other in-house legal functions
Benefits
Short-term and long-term incentives program
Important Details
Work format: hybrid, 3 days per week on-site
Occasional international travel may be required
About the Company
argenx is preparing for multi-dimensional expansion to reach more patients through a rich pipeline of differentiated assets, led by VYVGART, our first-in-class neonatal Fc receptor blocker approved for the treatment of gMG, and with the potential to treat patients across dozens of severe autoimmune diseases. We are building a new kind of biotech company, one that maintains its roots as a science-based start-up and pushes our commitment to innovate across all corners of our business.
Argenx is a global immunology company committed to improving the lives of people living with severe autoimmune diseases.
