Senior Corporate Paralegal

Your Role

• Ensure compliance with industry/profession-related licensing and regulations. Monitor legislation with prompt analysis of new legislation or regulations and aid in the implementation of any necessary changes to comply.
• Renew and maintain company and professional licensing and business registrations.
• Manage relationships with network of attorneys throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico.
• Provide general support for litigation, mediation, and arbitration related matters.
• Assist in preparing, organizing, and maintaining corporate governance documents, such as board meeting minutes and resolutions.
• Assist with the filing of annual reports, prepare individual/firm professional license applications and renewals necessary for business operations, and liaise with business leaders for application submissions.
• Assist in legal research and drafting internal policies and procedures.
• Assist the contracts team with contract reviews, legal questions and related issues as necessary.
• Prepare and draft necessary corporate, regulatory and other related legal documents as necessary.
• Provide administrative support to the legal team, including scheduling meetings, handling correspondence, and managing deadlines.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of legal documents, correspondence, filings and reports, ensuring they are properly organized, tracked, and up to date.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of corporate governance, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and meticulousness with legal documents and contracts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in using legal software, document management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of professional services industry, specifically architecture and civil engineering firms.
• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, legal studies, business, communication, or paralegal studies and/or completion of a paralegal certification program.
• 10 years of corporate paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Preferred 3 years of experience in professional services firm in the architecture/engineering industry.