Corporate Paralegal

We are looking for a highly motivated Corporate Paralegal to join our team, one that has the ability to be a dynamic multi-tasker is essential for this position, as is the ability to remain a calm and supportive member within our team. If you can think outside the box, work well under pressure, have good common sense, excellent problem-solving skills, and a positive attitude this is the fit for you!

About Us

We provide global performance marketing solutions to top-tier brands. Giraffe Media Group, LLC is an essential division in a family of technology and advertising companies that have been in business for over 15 years. During that time, we have become industry leaders in a space we helped create. Our team significantly increased in 2022 and continues on track for fast and sustainable growth.

With our top-notch employees residing mainly in the US (but also in other countries), we prioritize team building through a collaborative work environment. Our culture is focused on smarts, continued learning, and working together to meet individual and company goals. We hire those who strive to be the best and provide them with exceptional benefits to improve their lives, including a competitive salary, medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401K with matching contributions, paid time off, employee referral bonuses, and perks like a fully stocked break room with complimentary snacks and coffee, as well as frequent company and team outings.

Come join the team that drives, supports, and empowers its members to accomplish higher career goals and live a better life.

Essential Functions: 

The corporate paralegal will have several key responsibilities in the fulfillment of their duties including:

Responsible for contract management systems including: 

• Assist with research and implementation of a new Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system.
• Properly catalog and input specified data points of new and legacy contracts into CLM system.
• Maintain and update contracts within CLM System.

Ownership of legal documents including:

• Draft a wide range of legal and general corporate documents, including forms, correspondence, contracts and demands.
• Produce initial Contract redlines and summarize contracts, regulations, and laws for executive review.
• Systematically organize and maintain files for multiple business areas, ensuring efficient retrieval and management.
• Review and prepare written summaries of regulations or legislative bills.
• Occasionally conduct thorough regulatory research.
• Handle pipeline of all legal business including intake and distribution of correspondence, be the initial point of contact for legal department, and occasionally handle legal scheduling.

Engage in support of executives and general counsel:

• Conduct specialized legal research pertaining to Contracts, marketing, privacy, Cybersecurity,

         Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) as well as other legal topics, as needed. 

• Analyze and synthesize legal information to assist general counsel in strategy and preparation.
• Support executives in meeting preparations, tailoring support to the specifics of the business needs.
• Collaborates with sales staff to review revisions requested by customer(s) to Company’s agreement.  
• Conduct initial review of incoming form contracts.

• Be initial point of contact for incoming contract review.
• Research, review, and prepare draft written responses for claims from third-party or government agencies, as needed.
• May be asked to gather legal information or confer with personnel in other departments and outside the organization while performing research or other legal responsibilities.
• Assists general counsel with complex research, subject and topic research and briefings of Contracts, Regulations, and compliance protocols.

 Maintaining legal related processes, compliance and deadlines including:

• Maintains statistical and documented information related to Contracts and timeline issues. Works with appropriate departments/functions within the Company to ensure implementation of policies or actions when necessary. 
• Monitor deadlines across all matters and maintain the calendar to ensure no deadlines are missed.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures, including the signing authority policy.
• Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders to sales/development team members.
• Assists in implementation of Legal related processes and technologies.

Experience and Qualifications:

The successful corporate paralegal will possess the following:

• At least 2 years contract management experience.
• Experience in a corporate legal department or law firm setting focused on contract management, contract review and/or regulatory compliance.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with a high level of professional discretion.

• Ability to handle high volumes of work in a dynamic environment.

• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with legal document management systems and reporting tools in a    corporate setting. 
• Exceptional analytical, negotiation and critical thinking skills, including possessing a high level of verbal and written communication skills. 
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Education and Training

A Corporate Paralegal typically needs an ABA-approved paralegal certificate from an associate degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, and/or a bachelor’s degree preferred.

Giraffe Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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