Paralegal

$80,000 - $100,000/Yr

Figure Agency

Full-time - Senior

251-500 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Figure is seeking a dynamic and resourceful Paralegal to join its Legal Department. This role is crucial in supporting the company's fast-growing business by managing legal documents, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The Paralegal will report to the Senior Corporate Paralegal and will be involved in a range of legal activities, including contract management, corporate governance, and regulatory reporting.

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 legal documents.
• Manage the contract lifecycle, including routing documents for signatures and cataloging executed contracts.
• Oversee the maintenance of a legal filing system, managing the retention and organization of documents.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Legal Department and internal stakeholders, addressing questions and issues.
• Support complex corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures, assisting with due diligence and KYC requests.
• Assist with the management and administration of the company's subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Draft corporate governance documents, including resolutions and minutes.
• Support periodic and ad hoc regulatory reporting and related internal processes.
• Collaborate on company-wide initiatives and 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 and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Database management experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced growing company.
• Self-starter mentality with the confidence to work independently.

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.