Corporate Paralegal
Contract to hire
Hybrid
Chesterfield, MO
60-65/hr
Must Haves :
- 5+ years relevant experience
- Bachelors Degree
- Strong MS Office, writing, communication skills
- Good time management/Organizations skills
Preferred :
- CP/CRP
Legal & Compliance Specialist (Paralegal / Legal Operations) Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Legal & Compliance Specialist to support a growing organization with a broad range of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and legal operations initiatives. This role is ideal for a paralegal or legal operations professional who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and is comfortable managing multiple workstreams across corporate, compliance, and transactional matters.
Experience in the construction or infrastructure space is a plus, but not required.
Key Responsibilities
Corporate Governance & Filings
- Manage and coordinate corporate filings across multiple jurisdictions, including annual reports, entity registrations, and renewals
- Maintain corporate records, entity structure, and governance documentation
- Track and ensure compliance with state-level requirements and deadlines
State Prequalification & Licensing
- Prepare and submit contractor prequalification packages for state and municipal agencies
- Maintain and renew licenses, registrations, and certifications required for operations
- Monitor regulatory changes impacting qualification status
Compliance & KYC
- Support Know Your Customer (KYC) and vendor onboarding processes, including document collection and verification
- Assist with internal compliance programs, ensuring adherence to applicable legal and regulatory standards
- Maintain organized compliance records and audit trails
Legal Due Diligence (Buy-Side M &A)
- Assist with legal due diligence for acquisitions and strategic investments
- Review and organize data rooms, summarize key findings, and track diligence requests
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders (legal counsel, finance, deal teams)
Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)
- Support the implementation and ongoing management of a Contract Lifecycle Management system
- Help design workflows, templates, and contract repositories
- Assist with contract intake, organization, and tracking throughout the contract lifecycle
General Legal Operations
- Improve legal processes and workflows to increase efficiency and scalability
- Coordinate with outside counsel on various matters
- Provide ad hoc support on legal and compliance initiatives as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; Paralegal certification or equivalent experience preferred
- 5+ years of experience in a paralegal, legal operations, or compliance role
- Experience with corporate governance, filings, or regulatory compliance
- Familiarity with KYC processes and/or due diligence workflows
- Exposure to contract management systems and legal tech tools preferred
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Nice to Have:
- Experience in construction, infrastructure, or engineering-related industries
- Experience supporting M&A transactions or corporate development teams
- Familiarity with multi-state regulatory environments
What Success Looks Like
- Corporate entities remain in good standing across all jurisdictions
- Filings, prequalifications, and compliance requirements are proactively managed
- Legal due diligence processes are organized and efficient
- CLM system is successfully implemented and adopted by the business
- Legal and compliance operations run smoothly with improved efficiency over time
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to build and shape legal/compliance infrastructure from the ground up
- High visibility role working closely with leadership
- Exposure to strategic transactions and operational initiatives
- Collaborative and fast-moving environment with meaningful impact
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