Job Overview:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Paralegal to support our teams and to oversee contract, corporate, and regulatory management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contract negotiation, drafting, and management, with a close attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The role requires regular collaboration with many teams across our organization to ensure compliance with guidelines, optimization of terms and processes, and mitigation of risks.
What You'll Do:
Contract Support and Management:
Draft, review, and support negotiation of a wide range of contracts, such as non-disclosure agreements, customer agreements, and supplier contracts to ensure compliance with our company's policies and contracting guidelines.
Assist in the creation and maintenance of standard contract templates and resources.
Lead and support management and implementation of a contract lifecycle management platform and other tools to streamline legal operations.
Regulatory / Compliance:
Support preparation and compiling of documentation required for licenses and registrations.
Litigation Support:
From time to time, opportunity to support litigation and audit-related tasks and liaise with external parties to timely track and manage ongoing matters.
Grants and Incentives:
Support reporting and compliance related to government grants and incentives.
Corporate Governance and Equity:
Support HR and finance teams on reporting and preparing notices and updates concerning equity transactions.
Assist in preparation for agendas and documentation relating to corporate meetings.
Support maintenance of corporate records and filings.
Intellectual Property:
Support patent and trademark filing processes.
General Support:
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including legal, supply chain, finance, IT and operations teams, to address legal and contractual issues, resolve disputes, and increase efficiencies.
Build and provide trainings and presentations to team members, such as on contracting processes.
Provide general support for the legal team, as needed, including with respect to administrative and management tasks.
Who You Are:
3+ years of experience in reviewing and managing contracts and regulatory compliance as a Paralegal in a corporate setting, ideally in a start-up or high growth environment.
Strong understanding of negotiating principles, with demonstrated experience in reviewing and drafting contracts.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and negotiate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Comfortable with managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Skilled in reviewing, drafting, and revising legal documents.
High proficiency in corporate software (contract management software, Netsuite, DocuSign, legal and operational databases, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, paralegal studies, or related field is preferred.
