Corporate Paralegal

Scout Motors • Charlotte, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is bringing back an iconic American vehicle brand, electrifying and digitizing it with American innovation. We are a company that respects the past and future, communities, work and play, and our customers. We are developing two powertrains: an all-electric and a Harvester™ range extender. We empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. We are looking for individuals who are visionaries, leaders, knowledgeable doers, collaborators, and passionate go-getters. Join us at Scout Motors and help shape the future of transportation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree + relevant paralegal experience or paralegal certification
• Proven experience of 4-6 years as a paralegal, preferably in a corporate legal department or law firm with experience in manufacturing, automotive or other highly regulated industries.
• Proficiency in transaction life cycle management, and strong knowledge of legal concepts, contracts, and legal research methods.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance principles and documents.
• Proficiency in legal research and contract management tools and databases.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Excellent drafting and writing skills, with the ability to prepare accurate and well-organized legal documents.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in work product.
• Basic budget management skills and ability to review invoices consistent with our billing guidelines.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a legal team.
• Effective communication and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with internal stakeholders and external parties.
• Interest in continuing to develop and grow as a paralegal within an in-house legal department.
• Able to multi-task and make effective decisions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• A proactive self-starter who is able to manage their time effectively and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Partner with in-house attorneys to draft and review contracts, including for procurement, sales & marketing, finance, and other functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies, objectives, and legal requirements.
• Manage the contract lifecycle, including tracking, renewal, and expiration, and maintain an organized database of legal documents through our contract management system.
• Manage corporate governance matters, including constitutive documents, filings, business permits, and Board and shareholder documentation.
• Manage or support legal due diligence for corporate transactions, including organizing responses to due diligence requests and managing documents within data rooms.
• Manage outside counsel and other external resources, including tracking projects, costs, and expenses according to an approved budget.
• Coordinate with external counsel and other stakeholders to gather and provide necessary information for company projects and transactions.
• Participate in meetings and communicate with internal teams to ensure legal compliance and adherence to company policies.
• Support the Legal Team in developing and delivering training programs for employees on contract lifecycle management and corporate governance/compliance.

Benefits

• Competitive insurance including: Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with an employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including: 15 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
• Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level