About the Role
This paralegal position requires a highly organized and detail-oriented individual who can provide critical support to the legal team and across the business. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, be able to work independently, and possess a strong understanding of governance, risk, and compliance principles.
Responsibilities
* Drafting and Review: Assist with drafting, reviewing, and obtaining signatures on NDAs and template agreements, as well as contributing to variations, amendments, and extensions of commercial contracts.
* Legal Research: Conduct research on federal, state, and local laws and regulations applicable to the business, summarise findings, and provide actionable insights to the legal team.
* Corporate Governance Support: Assist with board preparation for face-to-face meetings and Annual General Meetings, including setting up the board room and providing administrative support.
* Compliance and Risk Management Support: Assist in developing and maintaining internal compliance policies, supporting audits, and helping track compliance deadlines.
* Communication: Serve as a point of contact for internal departments seeking legal support and assist in responding to inquiries regarding legal and contractual matters.
* Administrative Support: Prepare invoices, purchase orders, schedule meetings, and prepare reports for internal legal use.