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CORPORATE PARALEGAL
Are you burned out from grinding away at a draining job that is crushing your soul? Or maybe you’re just ready for a new adventure? Our data-driven law firm is seeking a seasoned business/corporate law paralegal with 7+ years of experience working on contracts, corporate transactions, and business entity formation to join our team in Cornelius, NC. This is a unique opportunity for qualified applicants who are seeking a flexible position with a great work-life balance and the opportunity for future growth. Our ideal candidate will be friendly and outgoing and have the ability to cultivate relationships with existing and future clients.
To apply for this position, please read this entire ad and follow the instructions carefully.
Experience in the following areas is required:
- Drafting, reviewing, and revising business organizational documents, including operating agreements, shareholder agreements, bylaws, stock plans, consents, resolutions, and corporate minutes
- Drafting, reviewing, and revising a wide range of commercial contracts
- Providing support on business deals, including asset purchase transactions, stock purchase transactions, commercial loan closings, private equity investments, etc.
Preference will be given to applicants with experience in the following industries:
- Healthcare, including a working knowledge of HIPAA and related state and federal healthcare laws and documents, and experience representing physicians, healthcare startups, dietary supplement companies, medical/surgical device companies, medical management companies, and life science technology companies
- Software and Technology, including work with software companies and familiarity with software agreements, mobile app developers, SaaS providers, and technology consultants
- Data privacy, including GDPR and CCPA
- Hospitality, including working with restaurants, coffee shops, franchisees, and franchisors
Proficiency with the following systems and platforms is required:
- Apple Mac OS
- Microsoft Office
- Google G-Suite
Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:
- 7+ years business/corporate law paralegal experience, with excellent working knowledge of corporate and LLC law statutes, case law, and documents
- Outstanding references
- Strong writing, oral communication, and research skills
- Business sense and ability to think strategically
- Positive attitude
- Ability to develop and nurture our clients’ confidence, trust, happiness with, and desire for our firm’s services
- Open to feedback at all levels
- Demonstrated skills of poise, diplomacy, and tact
- Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management skills
- Dependable, with an unstoppable work ethic and personal integrity
- Ability to work independently
Only qualified applicants should apply. To be considered, please email the documents described below to liz at clark dot law with this subject line: I am your next paralegal
- Resume
- Cover letter describing (a) what you think it takes to excel as a paralegal, (b) what you would hope to get out of this position, and (c) what qualities you have that would be of value to our firm.
- List of references
- Priority will be given to applicants that can demonstrate familiarity with technology and give examples of how you would use these tools to improve efficiency and consistency in your work.
We offer flexible working hours and remote work options. Compensation package will be commensurate with experience and prevailing market rates and includes health insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, and paid time off.
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time
COVID-19 considerations:
Employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.