Paralegal

Prometric•Baltimore, MD

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Prometric is seeking a proactive Corporate Paralegal with at least three years of general paralegal experience. The role supports the in-house legal team with day-to-day activities and helps the legal group and business leaders navigate corporate governance, compliance, and transactions in a fast-paced, high-accountability corporate environment. The position is hybrid in White Marsh, Maryland, and reports to the VP, Legal. Responsibilities cover corporate governance and records, contract administration, compliance activities, and support for corporate transactions. The paralegal will maintain corporate records and governance calendars, assist with contract forms and approvals, support audits and compliance work, and coordinate due diligence and closing documentation for transactions. Prometric provides test development and delivery services to more than 300 organizations worldwide. The company describes its role as helping ensure people legitimately earn credentials and receive a fair testing experience.

Requirements

At least three years of experience as a corporate paralegal, preferably in a law firm or an in-house corporate legal department.
Comprehensive understanding of corporate governance, contracts, and compliance matters.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and legal research platforms such as Westlaw or LexisNexis.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Detail-oriented, with a high degree of accuracy and thoroughness.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Willingness to obtain a notary commission upon hire if not already a notary.

Nice To Haves

Paralegal certificate or degree.
Notary commission.
Experience with contract management or document management systems.

Responsibilities

Support general corporate governance matters, including entity formation, dissolution, and restructuring.
Prepare and distribute corporate resolutions.
Attend quarterly Board and committee meetings and prepare and distribute minutes.
Collect information for internal and external audit requests concerning Prometric entities.
Assist in preparing materials for the Board of Directors.
Serve as liaison for a third-party international governance partner.
Maintain minute books and keep corporate records current and compliant with legal and regulatory requirements.
Assist with commercial contract administration, including completing basic information in forms, proofreading, and collecting business information for schedules and appendices.
Ensure appropriate contract authorization and timely review, approval, and execution of contracts in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
Update contract forms and draft simple form documents, including NDAs, releases, amendments, and contract extensions.
Monitor and maintain compliance calendars for regulatory filings and licensing requirements.
Assist with internal compliance audits and investigations.
Support the development and implementation of company policies and procedures concerning applicable laws, including data privacy, anti-corruption, and employment regulations.
Research legal and regulatory developments relevant to the company’s industry.
Provide administrative and due diligence support for mergers, acquisitions, financings, and other corporate transactions.
Organize and manage closing checklists, signature pages, and post-closing documentation.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to gather and verify required documents and information.
Assist with formation, dissolution, and restructuring of subsidiaries, joint ventures, and other entities.