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Corporate Paralegal

ParalegalParalegalFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 201-500Since 2015H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United Kingdom

Posted

19 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree2.5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Corporate Paralegal

Input Output (IOHK)

• Draft, review and amend contracts as appropriate (e.g. non disclosure agreements and event contracts) and other legal documents under the supervision of the Legal Team • Organise and manage the Legal Team’s templates and help develop and manage playbooks • Draft corporate documents and support overseeing corporate housekeeping for Midnight’s entities, including assisting with corporate formations, maintenance and management • Ensure necessary corporate filings are completed accurately and on time • Maintain contract files and records within Midnight’s contract and document management systems, liaising as appropriate with other internal stakeholders and third parties • Manage KYC and KYB processes and update the Legal Team’s task management systems. • Assist with due diligence, including reviewing corporate records, contracts, summarising findings, and preparing reports for the Legal team and coordinating with external parties and members of other teams to gather necessary information and ensure alignment and compliance with plans • Track deadlines and key milestones for various projects, and proactively provide timely updates to relevant parties • Conduct legal research • Provide litigation support • Assist in taking meeting minutes • Provide regular and proactive status updates to internal stakeholders on contracts, projects, and other legal matters • Assist with other requests or requirements to meet the business needs

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 2-3+ years of paralegal or legal secretary experience strongly preferred, including in an in-house or law firm environment
  • Highly organised and process-oriented
  • Self-motivated and eager to own and execute projects
  • Proficient in business applications such as Google Suite, Microsoft Office, DocuSign, Notion, ClickUp, document management systems, contract management systems, and legal enterprise software desired but not all essential
  • Experience developing and implementing forms, processes, and policies
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, including proactive communications and responsiveness
  • Discretion in dealing with highly sensitive information
  • Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and successfully manage multiple deadlines while working with limited supervision
  • Work well under pressure
  • Able to work independently while also being a team player and able to work collaboratively
  • Comfortable working with colleagues in various time zones around the world
  • Support and handle a variety of ad hoc projects as they arise

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule
  • Laptop reimbursement
  • New starter package to buy hardware essentials (headphones, monitor, etc.)
  • Learning & Development Opportunities
  • Competitive PTO and Sick Leave plan

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