Overview
This role supports the General Counsel in managing legal matters for a technology organization. Responsibilities include contract drafting and review, intellectual property support, compliance, and corporate governance.
The position is remote-first, with periodic in-person meetings at varied locations.
Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing, reviewing, and revising contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
- Maintain an organized, up-to-date document management system to support timely compliance and legal deadlines.
- Conduct legal research and analysis on regulatory compliance, intellectual property, and commercial law.
- Monitor legislative changes that may affect the organization’s operations.
- Support management of the intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents.
- Coordinate with external counsel and internal stakeholders on IP matters such as registrations, renewals, and enforcement actions.
- Support corporate governance by preparing meeting documents, maintaining corporate records, and ensuring compliance with governance policies and procedures.
- Assist with compliance efforts, including development, implementation, and maintenance of policies, procedures, and training programs.
- Provide administrative and legal support to the General Counsel, including scheduling meetings, maintaining legal files, and handling correspondence.
- Coordinate cross-functionally and with outside counsel as needed, including organizing documents.
- Work from home and collaborate throughout the day via chat, voice, and video using company-provided equipment.
Requirements / Minimum Qualifications
- 2–5 years of paralegal experience, preferably in a technology company or law firm, with exposure to intellectual property, contracts, and corporate law.
- Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in legal document drafting and review.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and legal research tools and project management tools.
- Ability to travel internationally and domestically for quarterly business meetings.
Preferred Qualifications
- Paralegal certification.
- Familiarity with the technology industry and related legal issues.
- Proficiency with Adobe, Pitch, Slack, Notion, Asana, and Docusign.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay range: $105,000–$110,000 USD per year, plus a performance-based bonus.
- Vacation time: 144 hours of accrued vacation time to start.
- Paid holidays: 12 per year.
- Paid sick time: 80 hours annually.
- Medical insurance: 100% covered for employees; coverage begins the first of the month after enrollment. Dependents (spouse/partner/children) are 50% covered.
- Dental and vision: 100% covered for employees; 50% covered for dependents.
- 401(K): Traditional 401(K) and Roth 401(K). Company match of 100% for employee contributions of 1–3% of annual salary.
- Parental leave: Full 12 weeks for parents for birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child.
- Home office reimbursement: one-time reimbursement up to $1,500 to purchase an ergonomic desk and chair.
- Remote stipends: wifi & snacks.
Location
Remote-first. Periodic in-person meetings at varied locations.
State Eligibility
At this time, applicants are only accepted in: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The employer is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and equal pay to all persons regardless of protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities as needed.
Background Check
A post-offer, pre-employment background check is conducted. Consideration is given in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.