Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Archer is a leader in the next-gen aerospace sector building an end-to-end advanced air mobility platform that delivers air taxis, unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS”), aviation-related physical artificial intelligence (“AI”) solutions, and other technologies to customers worldwide across the commercial aerospace and defense sectors.
Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.
The Corporate Paralegal will support a broad range of corporate governance, securities compliance, and general corporate matters. This position is ideal for someone with strong experience in supporting public company operations, board and committee processes, and SEC filings.
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Corporate Paralegal to join our collaborative legal team. This role is essential to our global entity and governance operations, supporting the foundational legal processes that keep our public company running smoothly. From managing our Board presentation platform to maintaining subsidiary compliance across the globe, you’ll be the trusted point of ownership for critical workflows that require precision, judgment, and initiative.
What You’ll Do:- Coordinate annual and quarterly Board of Directors and committee meetings, including preparing decks, resolutions, minutes, and related materials
- Maintain corporate records, minute books, and legal entity management databases for domestic and international entities
- Assist with the preparation of annual meeting materials and proxy statements
- Support corporate governance compliance, including NYSE listing standards
- Help manage transfer agent and equity plan management, in partnership with Finance and People teams
- Coordinate with outside counsel on various corporate, transactional, and litigation matters
- Provide general support to the Legal team on special projects, corporate transactions, equity issuances, and contract administration as needed
- 6+ years of paralegal experience, including at least 2+ years supporting a publicly traded company (in-house or at a law firm)
- Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate required
- Strong understanding of SEC and securities law compliance, corporate governance, and public company operations
- Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
- High degree of discretion when handling confidential information
- Proficiency in Google / Microsoft Office Suite; experience with board management software, Workiva is a plus
*Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications
At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $130,800- $163,500 . Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.Skills Required
- 6+ years of paralegal experience
- At least 2 years supporting a publicly traded company, in-house or at a law firm
- Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate
- Strong understanding of SEC and securities law compliance
- Strong understanding of corporate governance and public company operations
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines
- High degree of discretion when handling confidential information
- Proficiency with Google or Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with board management software and Workiva
Archer Aviation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Archer Aviation and has not been reviewed or approved by Archer Aviation.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision, alongside HSA/FSA options and an Employee Assistance Program, forming a comprehensive base. Wellness activities and company-sponsored outings are additionally referenced.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes generous PTO, paid sick days, and paid holidays, with unlimited PTO noted for exempt employees. This breadth provides above-average flexibility for a hardware-focused environment.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Ownership opportunities include company equity, performance bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a purchase discount. Equity is used to keep packages competitive in high-demand roles, creating meaningful upside potential.
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What We Do
Archer is an aerospace company building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft focused on improving mobility in cities. The company's mission is to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. Archer is designing, manufacturing, and operating a fully electric aircraft that can carry four passengers for 60 miles at speeds of up to 150mph while producing minimal noise. Archer's team is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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