Paralegal-Corporate

Xirgo Technologies • Rolling Meadows, IL

21d • $85,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Key Responsibilities:
Assist in-house attorney in the following areas:
Contract Support:
Assist in drafting, reviewing, and finalizing contracts, including software-as-a-service (SaaS) agreements, NDAs, licenses, and vendor contracts.
Assist in preparing responses for RFPs and managing legal documentation related to contracting.
Maintain and organize the company’s contract management system, tracking deadlines and compliance requirements.
Corporate Governance: Support the preparation and maintenance of corporate records, including resolutions, board minutes, and filings.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including legal counsel, operations, and business development, to support business goals.
Litigation Support: Provide assistance in managing legal disputes, including internal research tasks and liaising with outside counsel.
Intellectual Property Support: Assist in managing patent and trademark portfolios.
General Support: Provide general assistance to in-house attorneys and other members of executive leadership team as necessary.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or equivalent experience.
Experience:
At least 5 years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in a large law firm or
in-house in the technology, IoT, manufacturing, or software industries.
Experience with intellectual property prosecution and litigation is preferred.
Skills:
Strong knowledge of contracts, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
Familiarity data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), cybersecurity issues, and intellectual property matters is a plus.
Excellent project management, organization, and time-management skills with attention to detail.
Ability to work as part of cross-functional teams.
Able to interact with all levels of staff and personnel, including management and support staff.
Able to follow up and follow through on projects.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in a large law firm or in-house in the technology, IoT, manufacturing, or software industries.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent project management, organization, and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of cross-functional teams.
• Able to interact with all levels of staff and personnel, including management and support staff.
• Able to follow up and follow through on projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with intellectual property prosecution and litigation is preferred.
• Familiarity data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), cybersecurity issues, and intellectual property matters is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in-house attorney
• Contract Support: Assist in drafting, reviewing, and finalizing contracts, including software-as-a-service (SaaS) agreements, NDAs, licenses, and vendor contracts.
• Assist in preparing responses for RFPs and managing legal documentation related to contracting.
• Maintain and organize the company’s contract management system, tracking deadlines and compliance requirements.
• Corporate Governance: Support the preparation and maintenance of corporate records, including resolutions, board minutes, and filings.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including legal counsel, operations, and business development, to support business goals.
• Litigation Support: Provide assistance in managing legal disputes, including internal research tasks and liaising with outside counsel.
• Intellectual Property Support: Assist in managing patent and trademark portfolios.
• General Support: Provide general assistance to in-house attorneys and other members of executive leadership team as necessary.

What This Job Offers

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