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
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
