Corporate Paralegal
Figure - San Francisco, CA
posted 1 day ago
About the position
Figure is revolutionizing financial services with its disruptive technology platform. Our flagship product is the #1 non-bank HELOC in America. We're delivering new consumer lending products and a capital markets ecosystem that maximize efficiency and transparency - by capitalizing on our loan origination activities, extensive network of partners, and growing pool of assets. Join a team of 450+ people at Figure who have originated $11+ billion in loan volume. We're very profitable and growing fast. Figure has raised $469 million from top investors like Ribbit Capital, DST, Apollo, and Morgan Creek. FastCo Most Innovative Companies, Forbes Top 50 Blockchain Companies. We're looking for a resourceful and dynamic Paralegal to become a vital member of our Legal Department! Reporting to Figure's Senior Corporate Paralegal, you will support all aspects of our fast-growing business.
Responsibilities
- Review, draft, and provide commentary on a variety of legal documents, including NDAs, vendor contracts and corporate documents
- Collaborate with teams across the business to support the drafting, review, and execution of a wide array of legal documents
- Manage the contract lifecycle, including efficiently routing documents for signatures, cataloging executed contracts into a document database, and tracking contract statuses
- Oversee the maintenance of a legal filing system, managing the retention and organization of electronic and paper documents
- Serve as the primary liaison between the Legal Department and internal stakeholders, addressing questions and issues and fielding them to the appropriate parties
- Collaborate with diverse teams across the business to research, draft and advise on legal documents
- Support a variety of complex corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, securitizations, and joint ventures, including assisting with due diligence and KYC requests
- Assist with the management and administration of the company's subsidiaries by managing corporate filings, governance documents, and ensuring compliance with local and state regulations
- Draft corporate governance documents, including resolutions, consents, and minutes
- Support periodic and ad hoc regulatory reporting and related internal processes including, but not limited to, Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and proxy statements, Section 16 filings, and maintenance of the company's insider trading compliance program
- Collaborate on company-wide initiatives and other special projects as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
- 5+ years of paralegal or related experience
- Strong organizational skills, with an emphasis on managing time, documents, projects and relationships
- Extreme attention to detail, ability to adjust on the fly, problem-solving skills, intellectual maturity, business acumen and a great attitude
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Database management experience
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced growing company
- A self-starter mentality, with the confidence to work independently and take initiative without oversight
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance with 100% employer-paid premiums for employees and their dependents on select plans
- Company HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, 401k, and commuter benefits
- Employer-funded life and disability insurance coverage
- 11 Observed Holidays & Accrued PTO plan
- Up to 12 weeks paid family leave
- Continuing education reimbursement
