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YA Group

Corporate Paralegal

Reposted 18 Days Ago
Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
Senior level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
Senior level
The Corporate Paralegal supports the legal department by processing contracts, managing corporate governance, maintaining legal records, and ensuring compliance.
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Company Overview:


YA is a professional services platform providing consulting, engineering, and related services to clients around the world. Since its inception, YA has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, and now has over 700 professionals dedicated to excellence, teamwork, and driving for innovation.


Summary


This position supports the legal department with administrative and operational legal tasks, including contract processing and entity management.


Roles & Responsibilities

  • Process, review, and track contracts and related documentation
  • Administer contract workflows and maintain contract repository systems
  • Assist with entity management and corporate governance activities
  • Support the administration and coordination of subpoenas and deposition requests
  • Maintain organized records and legal databases
  • Assist with compliance and regulatory filings
  • Coordinate with internal departments and external counsel as needed
  • Prepare summaries, reports, and correspondence for legal matters
  • Perform other administrative tasks as assigned by the legal team

Key Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years of paralegal experience in a corporate environment; experience in a professional services organization is a plus
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or related field; Paralegal certification preferred
  • Strong understanding of contract administration and legal documentation
  • Familiarity with entity management and corporate governance preferred
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal management systems
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment


Fraudulent Recruitment Alert:


Please be vigilant against fraudulent recruitment attempts. YA will never ask for personal financial information (such as bank account numbers or identification numbers) via social media or chat-based apps. We also will not request money for the purchase of business equipment or conduct interviews solely via text message.

 

All official email communications regarding your application will come from [email protected] or directly from a member of our talent team using an @yagroup.com domain name.

 

If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us directly at [email protected].

Top Skills

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