In-House Corporate Paralegal

Merlin Labs•Boston, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Weâre looking for a sharp, energetic, and highly organized In-House Paralegal to join our growing legal team as we transition to public company status. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building processes from the ground up, and is excited to fill gaps, learn quickly, and take ownership across a wide range of legal and operational responsibilities. Youâll play a critical role in supporting public-company requirements, contract lifecycle management, and Board of Directors activities while also serving as a trusted partner to Legal, Finance, HR, and the broader business.

Requirements

5â8 years of paralegal experience, ideally in-house and/or supporting a public company or recently public organization
Experience supporting Board of Directors activities and corporate governance matters
Strong organizational skills with a sharp eye for detail and follow-through
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High energy, curiosity, and a willingness to jump in and learn new things quickly
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and helping build structure where it doesnât yet exist

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with a Contract Management System
Experience supporting public-company compliance or SEC-related processes
IPO or de-SPAC experience
Paralegal certification (welcomed, not required)
Background in legal operations or process design

Responsibilities

Support CLO with Board of Directors and committee activities, including meeting calendars, logistics, materials, resolutions, minutes, and follow-ups
Assist with corporate governance matters, entity management, and maintenance of corporate records
Support CLO with SEC compliance programs, including:preparing and filing Section 16 reports (Forms 3, 4, and 5) for directors and officers, administering the insider trading policy, including trading window notifications and pre-clearance requests, maintaining filing calendars for periodic reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and proxy statements, coordinating signature pages and exhibits for SEC filings, and supporting Regulation FD compliance tracking and documentation (with appropriate supervision)
Own day-to-day administration of the Contract Management System (CMS), including intake, tracking, organization, and reporting
Support contract lifecycle processesâfrom intake through execution and storage
Partner with Legal to improve and scale contract workflows, templates, and processes
Respond to internal contract and legal operations questions with clarity and urgency
Act as a flexible, proactive utility player across the legal function, jumping in where needed as the company scales
Support Legal team projects related to audits, diligence requests, special projects and corporate initiatives
Draft, review, and organize legal documents, correspondence, and internal communications
Maintain clear, accurate, and well-organized records with exceptional attention to detail
Coordinate with outside counsel to track engagement letters and invoices
Help translate legal concepts into clear, business-friendly language for internal stakeholders