Paralegal

Prometric•Baltimore, MD

13d•$80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Prometric is seeking a proactive Corporate Paralegal to support its in-house Legal team and business leaders with day-to-day legal activities and matters involving corporate governance, compliance, contracts, and transactions. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-accountability corporate environment. It is hybrid and based in White Marsh, Maryland, and reports to the VP, Legal. The paralegal supports corporate governance by handling entity formation, dissolution, and restructuring; preparing and distributing corporate resolutions; attending quarterly Board and committee meetings and preparing and distributing minutes; gathering information for internal and external audits; assisting with Board materials; liaising with an international governance partner; and maintaining minute books and compliant corporate records. The role also assists with commercial contract administration, including completing basic form information, proofreading, collecting information for schedules and appendices, confirming authorization, updating forms, and drafting simple documents such as NDAs, releases, amendments, and contract extensions. The paralegal monitors compliance calendars, assists with audits and investigations, supports policy development and implementation, and researches relevant legal and regulatory developments. Transactional duties include administrative and due diligence support for mergers, acquisitions, financings, and other corporate transactions; managing closing documentation; coordinating document collection and verification; and assisting with entity formation, dissolution, and restructuring.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience as a corporate paralegal, preferably in a law firm or 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.

Nice To Haves

Paralegal certificate or degree.
Notary qualification, or willingness to obtain one upon hire.
Experience with contract management or document management systems.

Responsibilities

Support the in-house legal team with day-to-day activities and assist business leaders with corporate governance, compliance, and transactions.
Handle 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 meeting minutes.
Collect information for internal and external audit requests for Prometric entities.
Assist with preparing materials for the Board of Directors.
Serve as liaison for a third-party international governance partner.
Maintain minute books and ensure corporate records are current and comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
Assist with commercial contract administration, including completing basic form information, proofreading, and collecting business information for schedules and appendices.
Ensure appropriate contract authorization and timely review, approval, and execution 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 development and implementation of company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
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.