Corporate Paralegal

Are you ready to “Change the World?” Does “Succeed as One Team” meet your definition of a key component to an amazing company culture? If “Acting with Integrity” and pursuing “Excellence in All We Do” motivate you to do your best work, then my client may be the right fit for you.

Start-up culture, creating innovative products and being part of a team that makes a difference. Dog-friendly campus! Will be onsite but open to hybrid at a later date.

The Paralegal will assist members of the legal team by providing clerical and research support services including document preparation and review; interviewing clients and witnesses; research, investigations, and fact checking; and trial preparation. Reports to Director of Compliance and Contracts.
Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Support Director of Compliance and Contracts and other members of the legal team with compliance department initiatives, corporate governance matters and other department projects.
• Draft and proof legal documents including corporate resolutions and board minutes.
• Perform initial reviews of routine contracts including but not limited to standard agreements with staffing firms, nondisclosure agreements, and vendor agreements.
• Administer the contract management system.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of compliance programs throughout the company; administer compliance software application
• Research and analyze laws, statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provide written analysis.
• Interview clients and witnesses and prepare summaries of their statements.
• Prepare, organize, store, and retrieve company records, which may include corporate minute books, board meeting materials, and contracts.
• Administer legal invoice management system.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, contract management processes, and other related matters.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field required; Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or related field preferred.
• Paralegal certificate required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a paralegal role and start-up experience preferred
• Some related contract management and compliance experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Public company experience, including ’33 and ’34 Act securities experience.

Additional Requirements: Qualified candidates must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. Our client does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)