Senior Paralegal

Nelson • Minneapolis, MN

12d • $70,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Senior Paralegal serves as a trusted advisor to NELSON’s senior leadership team, providing strategic legal and operational guidance in all areas of corporate governance, compliance, licensing, and contractual risk management . This role drives organizational excellence through proactive oversight of corporate entities, complex contract negotiations, and operational legal strategy that supports the firm’s growth and innovation objectives. In addition, this role is active in preparing bids and negotiating service contracts, overseeing contractual obligations, and responsible for the preparation, review, and administration of contracts. The Senior Paralegal partners closely with internal stakeholders, including Finance, Operations, HR, and Practice Leaders—to ensure legal alignment with business goals, reduce risk exposure, and enable confident, compliant decision-making across the firm. Attributes to support the NELSON Culture: Go All-In, Keep It Real, Embrace Growth, Think Boldly and Be You: Go All-In – Take responsibility for your actions, do what you say and always lead by example Keep It Real - Communicate with empathy, transparency and respect to support each other in the pursuit of great work Embrace Growth - Seek to learn, grow and experiment to fuel our future Think Boldly - Exude a passion for problem solving, creativity and curiosity in everything you do Be You – Express your unique self and actively engage in our fun, diverse community of real people Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Critical features of this job are described below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Paralegal in corporate, commercial, or in-house legal environments.
• Proven experience with industry-standard contract forms (AIA, DBIA, ConsensusDOCS) and strong understanding of contractual risk allocation
• Demonstrated success managing multiple high-priority initiatives in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment with any combination of the core areas of paralegal focus (Corporate, M+A, Litigation, Operations).
• Exceptional judgment, discretion, and communication skills—able to translate complex legal concepts into clear business guidance
• Ability to travel occasionally to support business needs
• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration, Political Science, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience as a Paralegal with a law firm or in-house legal team
• Paralegal Certificate required

Nice To Haves

• Advanced training or certification in corporate law, contracts, or legal operations preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact and subject-matter expert for corporate governance across all NELSON entities, including drafting and maintaining bylaws, operating agreements, resolutions, and annual business filings.
• Lead the entity management program, ensuring accuracy of minute books, share records, and the master corporate structure chart across domestic and international entities.
• Drive contract strategy—draft, review, and negotiate service agreements, proposals, and complex client contracts in partnership with legal and business leaders.
• Provide strategic counsel on risk mitigation, compliance requirements, and operational best practices across departments.
• Partner with internal and external counsel on M&A transactions, due diligence, integration activities, and intellectual property management, including trademark protection and enforcement.
• Oversee claims and litigation management processes, ensuring timely coordination, documentation, and resolution.
• Manage insurance certificate programs and collaborate with Finance and Operations to maintain appropriate coverage and documentation.
• Proactively identify and implement process improvements to streamline legal operations and enhance efficiency.
• Mentor junior legal team members and contribute to the development of internal templates, training, and best practices.

Benefits

• 401(K) plan with company match
• Full health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Wellness program with rewards for healthy activities
• Pet Insurance
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible working schedules and work from home options based on client’s needs
• Professional Development including discretionary support and reimbursement for registrations, certifications, and membership to a professional organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees