Corporate Paralegal

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Olathe, KS

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented Corporate Paralegal to join our team in our Kansas City office. This role will support the legal and compliance functions, primarily focusing on company secretarial responsibilities for our group subsidiaries and the management of engineering and construction licensing across multiple jurisdictions.

Requirements

• Paralegal certificate or Associate degree required
• 8+ years senior-level paralegal experience
• Expertise in contract negotiation, governance, and compliance
• Ability to lead large-scale legal operations projects
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal certificate or equivalent legal training required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a corporate legal department or law firm, with a focus on corporate governance and corporate licensing.
• Familiarity with the engineering and construction industry is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of corporate entity structures and multi-jurisdictional compliance.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal entity management software (e.g., hCue, CSC, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Maintain corporate records and entity databases for U.S. and international subsidiaries.
• Prepare and file annual reports, board resolutions, meeting minutes, and other corporate documentation.
• Coordinate formation, dissolution, and restructuring of legal entities as needed.
• Monitor corporate compliance deadlines and ensure timely filings with relevant authorities.
• Assist in preparation and maintenance of corporate governance policies and internal procedures.
• Maintain and update the organizational charts using appropriate tools and platforms.
• Manage and maintain active engineering, contractor, and business licenses across states.
• Track renewal dates and coordinate timely submissions to avoid lapses.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies, licensing boards, and internal departments to ensure compliance.
• Assist with applications for new licenses as business expands into new jurisdictions.
• Coordinate with internal legal counsel and external legal advisors as necessary.
• Support legal team in other administrative or compliance-related tasks, including document management and audits.
• Coordinate with key internal stakeholders across departments—including Tax, Treasury, and Sales—as needed to ensure alignment and support.

Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.
• Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.
• Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
• To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union.
• Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
• As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree