Corporate Paralegal

BlackSky•Herndon, VA

5h•$75,000 - $95,000

About The Position

BlackSky is seeking a Paralegal to support the Legal Department and broader corporate initiatives, reporting to the company’s Associate General Counsel. The role provides administrative and legal support for corporate governance, corporate filings, entity formation and maintenance, audit and SEC reporting, contracts, and other Legal Department activities. The position may be based at BlackSky’s Herndon, Virginia headquarters or be fully remote. BlackSky strongly prefers a candidate located on the East Coast or in the Eastern Time Zone. Limited travel to the Herndon office—once or twice a year—is expected in support of corporate meetings and team-building activities. The anticipated base salary range is $75,000–$95,000 per year. Final compensation depends on the successful candidate’s background and education, and the stated range may not apply in all states and locations. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), to comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study or equivalent experience.
Paralegal studies certification.
At least three years of experience as a paralegal.
Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
Prior audit support experience.
Experience with corporate governance.
Experience with entity formation and maintenance.
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), to conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR.

Nice To Haves

Prior SOX and SEC filing experience.
Notary Public.
U.S. Government contracting support experience for a U.S. or Department of Defense Government contractor.
Foreign business registration and maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

Support corporate governance activities and organize and maintain related documentation.
Support corporate filings and the establishment and maintenance of domestic and international entities, including maintaining documents and renewals.
Provide administrative and audit support for SOX reporting and SEC filings.
Provide administrative support to the Legal Department, including dispute and litigation support as needed.
Engage and manage external counsel relationships as required.
Oversee the issuance and tracking of non-disclosure agreements and commercial evaluation agreements.
Support issuance of certain corporate and program-specific purchase orders and invoices through Deltek, and provide an accurate monthly spreadsheet or system report for compliance.
Issue, negotiate, and manage consultant agreements and renewal timelines.
Assist in maintaining and updating electronic contract and legal files.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, and voluntary life and AD&D insurance.
BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only medical, dental, and vision premiums and contributes $100 per month toward out-of-pocket expenses.
15 days of PTO, 11 company holidays, four floating holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one paid volunteerism day per year, parental leave, and more.
401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Employee Stock Purchase Program.
Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs.
Employer matching donations.
Professional development.
Choice of Mac or PC.
Company swag.