Paralegal

Janux Therapeutics is seeking a paralegal to support the Legal Department across a broad range of corporate, securities, contracts, and compliance matters, with a focus on the unique needs of a public, clinical‑stage biotechnology company. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in contract administration, corporate governance and legal operations, and is comfortable partnering cross‑functionally with Finance, HR, Business Development, and external counsel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and redlining a broad range of agreements, including NDAs/CDAs, MSAs, SOWs, consulting, and vendor agreements.
• Manage the contract lifecycle management process, including intake, execution, tracking, and renewals.
• Support corporate governance activities, including preparation of Board of Directors and committee materials, resolutions, minutes, and written consents.
• Assist with preparation and review of SEC reporting documents and processes (e.g., Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, 8‑K, and Section 16 filings).
• Maintain and manage corporate records, entity documentation, and governance files.
• Track legal department deadlines, calendaring, and document management.
• Provide due diligence support for significant transactions, including financing, partnering and collaborations.
• Support legal input on HR policies, compliance initiatives, and internal processes.
• Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to support business needs.
• Support continuous improvement of legal operations by identifying gaps, proposing solutions, and collaborating with cross functional teams to implement enhancements.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor's with 5+ years of experience as a paralegal, preferably supporting the life science industry.
• Familiarity with SEC filings and public company compliance requirements.
• Experience with corporate governance and contract administration.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.

$120,000 - $130,000 a year

In addition to a competitive base salary ranging from $120,000 to $130,000, we offer stock options, restricted stock units, a stock purchase plan (ESPP) and a target bonus. Janux also provides a comprehensive benefits package for our employees and their families, which includes medical, dental, vision, and supplemental disability insurance. Relocation assistance may also be available.

Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, internal equity, and work location.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Annual bonus program
• Incentive stock option plan
• 401k plan with flat non-elective employer contribution
• Comprehensive medical insurance with 90-100% employer-paid premiums
• Dental and vision insurance
• HSA, FSA, and supplemental insurance plans (life, disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity)
• Unlimited PTO
• Generous holiday schedule; includes summer and winter company shutdown
• Relocation assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Additional Compensation:

• Annual targeted bonus %

Work Location:

• On site (San Diego, CA)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Janux Therapeutics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment and discrimination based upon a protected category, as well as an environment free from retaliation for protected activity.

Notice to Recruiters and Third-Party Agencies

The Talent Acquisition team manages the recruitment and employment process for Janux. To protect the interests of all parties involved, Janux will only accept resumes from a recruiter once a fully-executed search agreement is in place. Agencies are hereby specifically directed not to contact Janux employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. Janux will consider any candidate for whom an Agency and/or Recruiter has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred, free of any charges or fees.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.