* Drafting and Review:
o Drafting, reviewing, and obtaining signatures on NDAs and template agreements under supervision
o Drafting, reviewing, and contributing to variations, amendments, and extensions of commercial contracts with customers and suppliers
o Assisting with drafting of less complex correspondence and agreements
* Legal Research:
o Conducting research on federal, state, and local laws and regulations applicable to the business
o Summarising findings and providing concise, actionable insights to legal team members
o Monitoring legal developments relevant to the company's operations and flagging potential risks or changes
* Corporate Governance Support:
o Assisting with board preparation for face-to-face meetings, including catering, room bookings, and flight and accommodation requests
o Assisting with Annual General Meetings, including board room set-up and administrative support
* Compliance and Risk Management Support:
o Assisting in the development and maintenance of internal compliance policies and training materials
o Supporting audits and internal investigations by gathering documentation and preparing summaries
o Helping track compliance deadlines and ensuring documentation is properly maintained
* Communication:
o Serving as a point of contact for internal departments seeking legal support
o Assisting in responding to inquiries from internal stakeholders regarding legal and contractual matters
* Administrative Support:
o Preparing invoices, purchase orders, and other liaison and communication with finance and procurement teams
o Scheduling and coordinating legal team meetings
o Preparing reports, spreadsheets, and presentations for internal legal use
Key Responsibilities
The Paralegal will be responsible for assisting the legal team with various tasks, including drafting and reviewing documents, conducting legal research, providing corporate governance support, and offering compliance and risk management support. The role also involves communicating with internal stakeholders and providing administrative support to the legal team.