We’re on a mission to make the skies safe and accessible for everyone. Our technology gives pilots greater control by simplifying the management of any aircraft during standard flight operations, inclement weather, and emergencies. Our SkyOS solution, rigorously and relentlessly developed by skilled and dedicated Skyrysers, is the key to unlocking this unbounded future. Our technology, combined with our commitment to saving lives and our passion for aviation, will empower everyone to experience the joy and freedom of flight.
PARALEGAL - EL SEGUNDO, CA
Skyryse is looking for a highly organized, proactive Corporate Paralegal to help build our legal function alongside our experienced VP, General Counsel. You will design the legal infrastructure for a fast-growing aviation tech company and help support the Legal Department's day-to-day work: corporate governance, commercial contracts, and the regulatory and asset records unique to an aviation company. You will operate with an important presence as the department's on-site resource in El Segundo, CA.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain corporate records, entity information, board and stockholder materials, approvals, signatures, annual filings, and related legal files.
- Draft, review, proofread, and format routine contracts and legal documents under attorney direction, including nondisclosure agreements, corporate resolutions, and other commercial or operational agreements.
- Own contract and document management end to end: intake, naming conventions, filing organization, and maintenance of organized contract and legal repositories.
- Maintain state and local licensing files and complete foreign qualifications and registrations accurately and on time.
- Support transactional matters as requested, including M&A and financing due diligence and contract negotiation support.
- Design, implement, and improve legal department processes, including templates, trackers, checklists, standard operating procedures, matter tracking, document retention, and legal request management.
- Support intellectual property matters as requested, including trademark applications and upkeep of IP assignment and confidentiality records.
- Process and manage outside counsel and legal vendor invoices, and help the General Counsel track legal spend against budget.
- Conduct legal and factual research under attorney direction.
- Provide limited administrative support for the General Counsel and CEO as needed, including meeting preparation, investor event coordination, and tech tools and software support.
- Support other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- 5+ years of paralegal, legal operations, contracts, corporate governance, or comparable legal support experience.
- Hands-on comfort with contract lifecycle management tools, e-signature platforms, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, document management systems, and other common office and legal tech tools.
- Strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication, sound judgment, and discretion with confidential information.
- Service-oriented, business-partner mindset and approach to internal support, with the judgment to balance legal, business, and operational priorities in a fast-moving environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior in-house legal department experience.
- Experience in a startup, technology company, aviation company, or other high-growth environment.
- Knowledge of aerospace regulations, aircraft ownership and registration, or related aviation legal matters.
- Practical experience with legal AI tools (including Spellbook), whether for contract review, legal research, or document automation, and eagerness to help us put the right tools to work as we build the function.
- Notary public commission, or willingness to become a notary.
WHY SKYRYSE?
- The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility .
- Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 depending on experience.
- Valuable stock option plan.
- Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans.
- Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually. PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy.
- A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!
Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employment is contingent upon confirmation of authorization to export in accordance with the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security Export Administration Regulations.
NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- 5+ years of paralegal, legal operations, contracts, corporate governance, or comparable legal support experience.
- Hands-on comfort with contract lifecycle management tools, e-signature platforms, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, document management systems, and other legal tech tools.
- Strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication, sound judgment, and discretion with confidential information.
- Service-oriented, business-partner mindset with ability to balance legal, business, and operational priorities in a fast-moving environment.
- Operate as the on-site legal department resource in El Segundo, CA.
- Prior in-house legal department experience.
- Experience in a startup, technology company, aviation company, or other high-growth environment.
- Knowledge of aerospace regulations, aircraft ownership and registration, or related aviation legal matters.
- Practical experience with legal AI tools (including Spellbook).
- Notary public commission, or willingness to become a notary.
Skyryse Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive with medical, dental, and vision for employees and families, including PPO/HMO options and related FSA/HSA, life, and disability benefits. Listings also indicate strong subsidies that make coverage feel affordable.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is explicitly advertised as 20 days of accrued vacation per year, plus sick time and paid holidays. This sets a clear baseline policy alongside other core benefits.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Daily free lunch and snacks, an onsite gym, and a structured wellness program (Skyfit) are highlighted as part of the package. These onsite perks contribute tangible day-to-day value.
Skyryse Insights
What We Do
Over a century after the Wright Brothers changed the course of aviation at Kitty Hawk, we are working to open up the skies to the masses. By combining technology and human ingenuity, we want to usher in the next great era of transportation. Skyryse wants to allow anyone, to fly anywhere, in any aircraft, safely and as a highly experienced pilot would. Powered by the Skyryse operating system, we automate flight controls and management to achieve unmatched safety and eliminate opportunities for human error in all flight stages, and in emergency situations. We want to make flying as ubiquitous as the road and as safe as the elevator.
Why Work With Us
Our Four Core Values: Operate as One Team Push for the impossible Move fast to get results with safety, discipline, and purpose Listen to each other with humility to get to the best solution
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