Sr. Paralegal / Corporate Counsel

Voltage•Chapel Hill, NC

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

Voltage Energy is building a best-in-class legal function to support a rapidly scaling business. Were hiring a high-caliber Sr. Paralegal or Corporate Counsel to work directly with the Chief Legal Officer across a broad range of legal, compliance, and operational initiatives. This is not a traditional support role. Youll operate as a core member of the legal team, with exposure to executive leadership, investors, and strategic company decisions. This role is ideal for someone who wants to grow beyond a conventional paralegal or junior legal track and make a meaningful impact.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in a law firm, in-house legal team, or high-performing paralegal role
Strong contract experience with a meaningful volume of agreements
Comfort operating autonomously in a fast-moving, high-growth environment
Business-minded approach to legal problem-solving
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Excellent communicator, comfortable working with senior leadership
Collaborative mindset and solutions-oriented approach
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
The Company will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment visa, including without limitation, H-1B, O-1, E-3, TN status, or I-485 job portability or similar immigration processes.

Nice To Haves

Juris Doctor (JD) preferred but not required exceptional paralegals are encouraged to apply
Strong Plus Experience supporting public company legal functions
Familiarity with AI-based legal tools, contract automation, or legal tech workflows
Background in energy, infrastructure, or other regulated industries
Experience building or scaling legal operations and processes
Experience supporting international operations
Experience with Regulatory Affairs or Construction Law.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day legal execution across contracts, NDAs, vendor agreements, and internal documentation
Help build and scale legal systems, templates, and processes
Support corporate governance, including board materials and entity management
Partner with HR on employment matters, policies, and risk management
Support equity administration and compensation planning with finance and leadership
Manage international legal matters and coordinate with outside counsel
Own contract lifecycle management and process improvement
Conduct legal research and deliver practical, business-focused guidance
Identify legal and compliance risks and propose proactive solutions
Operate cross-functionally as a trusted partner to leadership
Act as a force multiplier for the CLO with independent execution