Paralegal

Summary/Objective Paymentus is looking for an experienced, high performing Corporate Paralegal. The Paralegal position will assist a high functioning Corporate Secretary’s Office and Corporate Legal Department, with direct engagement with the executive team and business leadership.   Essential Functions/ Responsibilities ·         Manage day-to-day contract lifecycle processes, including intake, review coordination, tracking, and execution support to ensure timely and accurate handling of agreements. ·         Support overall legal department operations by improving workflows, maintaining organized records, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures. ·         Coordinate the collection, review, and production of documents in response to internal and external requests, including audits, regulatory inquiries, and litigation matters. ·         Lead and support cross-functional projects, applying project management best practices to drive efficiency, meet deadlines, and align stakeholders. ·         Manage legal and industry research programs, identifying regulatory developments, and emerging risks to inform business decisions and legal strategy. ·         Manage relationships with outside counsel (litigation and intellectual property), including tracking matters, monitoring budgets, reviewing invoices, and ensuring cost-effective use of external resources. ·         Provide support to the corporate insurance program, including assistance with annual renewals and larger business facilitation. ·         Coordinate aspects of Board of Directors and Committee meetings, including planning and administration. ·         Draft and coordinate communications to Board and Board committees, including agendas and materials. ·         Draft routine resolutions and other Board documents. ·         Administer, manage, and maintain board portal, including annual D&O questionnaires. ·         Organize and maintain governance records, including minute books. ·         Ensure timely and accurate corporate filings are made, including annual report filings, renewals, and entity formations and dissolutions.   Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have any supervisory responsibility or direct reports.

Education/ Requirements ·         Prior corporate governance, entity management or corporate paralegal experience is a plus. ·         Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and ability to interact and build effective relationships with internal and external partners. ·         High level of personal and professional integrity. ·         Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with strict confidence. ·         Strong organizational skills and proven ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines while paying attention to details, ensuring a high standard of work. ·         Ability to anticipate, improvise, and adapt for optimal resolutions. ·         Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member, and use independent and professional judgment with minimal supervision.   Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers and smartphones.

Physical Demands Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times. Must be able to travel. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position with in office requirements. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, during normal business hours. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

Travel requirement is up to 5%; however, requirements may be greater or less than during certain periods of the year.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

Paymentus is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information, medical condition including medical characteristics, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.

Reasonable Accommodation

Paymentus recognizes and supports its obligation to endeavor to accommodate job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities who are able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Paymentus will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company or pose a direct threat of substantial harm to the employee or others.

An applicant or employee who believes he or she needs a reasonable accommodation of a disability should discuss the need for possible accommodation with the Human Resources Department, or his or her direct supervisor.