Paula C. Ciobanu, Esq.
About Paula C. Ciobanu, Esq.
Paula C. Ciobanu, Esq. serves as a Junior Contracts Counsel at Nektar Therapeutics, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in managing contracts across various industries, she holds a Master of Laws in Business Transactions and is licensed to practice law in New York.
Current Role at Nektar Therapeutics
Paula C. Ciobanu serves as a Junior Contracts Counsel at Nektar Therapeutics, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for providing legal support and guidance on various contractual matters. Her experience in this position builds on her previous tenure at Nektar, where she worked as a Contracts Manager from 2018 to 2021. Both roles have taken place in the San Francisco Bay Area, allowing her to leverage her expertise in a dynamic corporate environment.
Previous Experience in Contract Management
Before her current role, Paula Ciobanu held several positions in contract management. She worked at ON24 as a Contracts Manager for four months in 2018 and at Genentech for three months in 2017. Additionally, she served as a Contracts and Documents Administrator at Pattern Energy Group from 2015 to 2017. These roles have contributed to her extensive experience in managing commercial and corporate transactions across various industries, including biotech and technology.
Education and Legal Qualifications
Paula Ciobanu obtained her Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Business Transactions from the University of San Francisco School of Law, completing her studies from 2012 to 2013. She also holds a Juris Doctor degree from Universitatea „Babeș-Bolyai” din Cluj-Napoca. In addition to her educational background, she is licensed to practice law in New York, which broadens her legal qualifications beyond her current practice in California.
Expertise in Corporate Transactions
Paula Ciobanu has extensive experience managing commercial and corporate transactions across multiple industries, including biotech, technology, green energy, and real estate. Her proven track record includes providing comprehensive legal advice in high-volume, fast-paced corporate environments. This expertise positions her as a knowledgeable resource in navigating complex contractual matters.