Corporate Paralegal

Corporate Paralegal

Corporate Job Title

Paralegal

Reporting Relationship

General Counsel

Position Summary

The Paralegal is an integral part of the Legal and Compliance department.  This role will work closely with in-house legal resources, external advisors, and stakeholders throughout the company to support domestic and international needs, including corporate governance, contract management, dispute and litigation support, legal research, regulatory compliance, and legal billing/legal spend management.  

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification from an accredited program.
• 4+ years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in the TIC industry or a related field such as energy or oil & gas.

Minimum Skills

• Maintenance of corporate entities and corporate records in a multinational setting.
• Managing KYC responses to customers, vendors, and government entities. 
• Contract management, contract intake, and contract review. 
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and contract management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team, with a proactive and problem-solving mindset.

Desirable Skills

• Fluency in Spanish and/or other languages relevant to the company's operational regions.
• Experience in a PE-backed organization or familiarity with private equity ownership structures.
• Knowledge of M&A transactions and corporate governance in a multinational setting.
• Familiarity with compliance matters like anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws, data privacy requirements like GDPR and CCPA, and conducting annual risk assessments. 

 Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

• Document Preparation & Review
  • Assist in drafting, reviewing, and editing contracts, including NDAs, leases, service agreements, and vendor agreements.
  • Prepare and file KYC documents.
  • Support due diligence and corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), divestitures, and strategic partnerships.
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
  • Ensure the company’s compliance with local, regional, and international regulations, including data privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA), environmental standards, and industry-specific requirements.
  • Maintain corporate records and ensure regulatory filings are up to date across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Assist with internal audits, licensing, and certification renewals as required by TIC regulations.
• Legal Research & Case Management
  • Conduct legal research to ensure compliance with applicable laws and industry standards.
  • Assist in managing legal cases, including document gathering, discovery, and liaising with outside counsel as necessary.
  • Monitor legal trends, changes in legislation, and potential impacts on the TIC industry.
• Corporate Governance
  • Support the General Counsel and management team in maintaining corporate governance best practices.
  • Assist in the preparation of materials for board meetings, including reports and resolutions.
  • Manage entity formation, dissolutions, and other corporate legal matters in various regions.
• Contract Management
  • Maintain contract management databases, track key contract dates, and ensure timely renewals or terminations.
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure proper contract execution and adherence to legal and regulatory guidelines.
  • Apprise stakeholders in advance of expiration dates and performance obligations tied to contract termination and/or expiration.
• Cross-Border Collaboration
  • Collaborate with teams across North America, Latin America, Europe, and other locations to provide legal support in different jurisdictions.
  • Coordinate with external counsel in various regions for local legal matters and regulatory filings.
• Miscellaneous Legal Support
  • Provide administrative support to the legal department, including calendaring, correspondence, invoice processing and spend management, and records management.

• Perform other duties as requested.

Travel

Flexibility to work across time zones and handle occasional travel, if required (expected travel ≤ 10% on an annual basis).

Fitness for Duty – Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.