Provide substantive support to the General Counsel and, by proxy, the executive leadership team on high-priority projects, strategic initiatives, and sensitive corporate matters.
Lead the selection, implementation, and optimization of the department’s “Tech Stack,” including Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), e-billing, and entity management platforms.
Manage the global lifecycle of the company and all affiliates, including formations, foreign qualifications, and state registrations; maintain good standing across all jurisdictions where the company is registered to do business; and oversee all minute books, resolutions, and organizational charts.
Identify and drive internal workflow optimizations to streamline collaboration between the Legal team and other business functions (Finance, HR, Sales).
Act as the primary liaison for outside counsel and other legal vendors; manage billing compliance, process invoices and track legal spend against POs and annual budget, and evaluate vendor performance.
Maintain an organized, “deal-ready” document environment for all corporate documentation and secretary’s certificates to support potential audits or transactions.
Requirements
Active ABA-approved Paralegal Certification is strictly required.
Minimum 7–10 years of experience as a Corporate Paralegal specifically within in-house corporate legal departments.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Deep understanding of corporate formalities and the unique operational needs of a private company legal department.
Demonstrated experience in project management and the successful implementation of legal technology solutions.
Ability to communicate clearly and operate with absolute discretion in a leadership-facing environment.