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WHAT WE DO:

Calidi Biotherapeutics is a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company with proprietary technology that is revolutionizing the utilization of oncolytic viruses through an allogeneic cell-based delivery system. Calidi Biotherapeutics is advancing this potent stem cell and oncolytic virus combination for use in multiple difficult-to-treat oncology indications. Our team is also developing a universal cell delivery system to protect, amplify and potentiate oncolytic viruses currently in development.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer (CLO), the Legal Assistant’s primary role is to provide administrative and legal support to the legal department. Responsibilities may vary depending on the specific needs of the department and Company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organizes and files all legal documents in a secure and uniform way.
• Collaborates with Calidi’s Accounting, Finance and R&D departments to help fufill legal requirements.
• Conducts in-depth research for CLO-managed projects and provide deliverables to legal team.
• Drafts the first copy of legal contracts such as Non-Disclosure Agreements, Consulting Agreements and Settlement Agreements.
• Aligns security with privacy compliance programs including policies, practices
• Communicates with shareholders, gathers necessary documents and information to fulfill requests regarding investor information and agreements.
• Acts as a liaison to the information systems and compliance departments.
• Manages administrative duties, including organizing events and compiling complex legal documentation.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Identifies organizational protection goals and objectives, ensuring they are consistent with corporate strategic plans.
• Maintains effective independent liaison with management and executive personnel.

SKILLS/ QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to apply concepts such as percentages and ratios to practical situations.
• Some experience in document management.
• Strong business acumen and ability to contribute to the business strategy and operational execution
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as calculations and reconciliations.

EDUCATION and/or YEARS EXPERIENCE:

General

• 2+ years’ work experience as Legal Assistant, or similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree in law or related field preferred.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as calculation of dilutions and statistical analyses.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Strong written and oral communication skills needed.
• Ability to effectively present data and respond to questions from co-workers.
• Ability to read and understand technical procedures.
• Ability to write reports.

The PERKS:

• Competitive Total Rewards package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match) offered to full-time employees
• Team building activities
• Weekly onsite meals, daily snacks and beverages

WORK LOCATION:

Calidi Biotherapeutics employment provides the opportunity to work in beautiful San Diego, California only minutes from the nearest beach and across the street from UTC mall.

EOE and Accommodation:

We value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Calidi Biotherapeutics provides reasonable accommodation in job application procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need accommodation in connection with the recruiting process due to a disability, you may include this information in your cover letter. If you are selected to interview for a position, you may also request an accommodation with our team directly.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives

Calidi Biotherapeutics is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Calidi Biotherapeutics employee by a third-party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Calidi Biotherapeutics. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.

EMPLOYER’S RIGHTS:

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.

The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.