Senior Paralegal

Overview

This Senior Paralegal role serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing strategic legal and operational guidance across corporate governance, compliance, licensing, contracts, and emerging technology. The position supports growth and innovation by identifying and managing legal, contractual, and operational risks, including AI governance and risk management in the AEC industry.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact and subject-matter expert for corporate governance across all entities, including drafting and maintaining bylaws, operating agreements, resolutions, and annual business filings.
• Lead the entity management program, ensuring accuracy of minute books, share records, and the master corporate structure chart across domestic and international entities.
• Drive contract strategy by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating service agreements, proposals, and complex client contracts in partnership with legal and business leaders.
• Provide strategic counsel on risk mitigation, compliance requirements, and operational best practices across departments.
• Partner with internal and external counsel on M&A transactions, due diligence, integration activities, and intellectual property management, including trademark protection and enforcement.
• Oversee claims and litigation management processes, ensuring timely coordination, documentation, and resolution.
• Manage insurance certificate programs and collaborate with Finance and Operations to maintain appropriate coverage and documentation.
• Proactively identify and implement process improvements to streamline legal operations and enhance efficiency.
• Mentor junior legal team members and contribute to the development of internal templates, training, and best practices.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Paralegal in corporate, commercial, or in-house legal environments.
• Proven experience with industry-standard contract forms (AIA, DBIA, ConsensusDOCS) and strong understanding of contractual risk allocation.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple high-priority initiatives in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment with any combination of the core areas of paralegal focus (Corporate, M+A, Litigation, Operations).
• Exceptional judgment, discretion, and communication skills, including the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear business guidance.
• Ability to travel occasionally to support business needs.

Education / Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration, Political Science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience as a Paralegal with a law firm or in-house legal team.
• Paralegal Certificate required.
• Advanced training or certification in corporate law, contracts, or legal operations preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• National average salary range: $75,000 – $100,000 (compensation factors are based upon years of relevant experience, qualifications/licensure, education, and location.)
• Additional compensation includes bonuses and benefits, including but not limited to:
  • Long Term Incentive Plan
  • Short Term Incentive Plan
  • Profit Sharing

Benefits include:

• 401(K) plan with company match
• Full health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Wellness program with rewards for healthy activities
• Pet Insurance
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible working schedules and work from home options based on client’s needs
• Professional Development, including discretionary support and reimbursement for registrations, certifications, and membership to a professional organization

Equal Opportunity Employer

The employer is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender, national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability, or any other classification protected by law.