Job Title: Corporate Paralegal II
Job Responsibilities:
The Corporate Paralegal II is responsible for providing support to a team of corporate attorneys and legal department staff, assisting in legal services on a wide variety of corporate matters. The key responsibilities include:
- Managing the Company’s Administration of Contracts:
- Work with attorneys in the preparation, review, negotiation, drafting, and approval of contracts and other agreements.
- Maintain an organized contract intake process, ensuring all necessary information for contract review is obtained from business stakeholders.
- Establish and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external parties by serving as a point of contact for contract requests.
- Evaluate contract requests and provide support in the development, documentation, and implementation of contracting strategies and procedures.
- Manage the contract management and record-keeping system.
- Assist with maintaining and updating the company’s contract templates.
- Maintain internal controls for appropriate approvals of contracts.
- Corporate Governance:
- Maintain and support corporate governance processes, including general record-keeping, presentations, resolutions, minutes, and other materials, as well as assist with the electronic board portal.
- Maintain and assist with corporate governance and compliance matters for international and domestic subsidiaries.
- Assist in responding to requests for information and documents from internal and external auditors, regulators, partners, and other stakeholders, including licensing and “KYC” requests.
- Maintain corporate records.
- Other Duties:
- Support special projects in the legal department as needed, including research, organization, and project management.
Education and Experience Information:
- An Associate's and/or Bachelor's degree.
- 4+ years of experience as a paralegal or contract administrator in a law firm and/or corporate legal department.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to formulate and present effective solutions.
- Solid decision-making and project management skills; drive projects to completion.
- Detail-oriented with strong communication skills.
- A team player who is a quick learner and takes initiative.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team; eagerness and willingness to help others.
- Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships within the legal team, and with internal departments and outside parties.
- Ability to exercise discretion with confidential information.
- Proficiency in Word and Outlook and familiarity with Excel and PowerPoint required.
- A paralegal certificate is preferred but not required. CA Notary Public preferred but not required.
Salary Information:
Starting Compensation
Hourly Rate: - (Amount based on office location, relevant experience, skills, and competencies).
Additional Information:
The company offers a range of benefits and opportunities for career progression, including competitive salaries, bonuses, paid training and development programs, tuition assistance, comprehensive healthcare plans, volunteering opportunities, retirement savings plans, new family support, team-building events, and a focus on work-life balance. The company is committed to an 'Employee-First Approach' and strives to provide promotion opportunities from within. The company is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
