Paralegal

What You’ll Get To Do
Support contract drafting, review, redlining, and lifecycle management, including tracking deadlines, obligations, and approvals. Assist with managing corporate governance artifacts, including board consents, resolutions, subsidiary records, and regulatory filings. Coordinate execution of government and commercial agreements and maintain structured documentation repositories. Conduct legal and factual research, including government procurement requirements, FAR/DFARS citations, regulatory updates, and compliance obligations. Prepare, manage, and organize materials for audits, government inquiries, and compliance reviews (e.g., CUI, cybersecurity, export controls). Support the development and implementation of internal processes, templates, and policy frameworks. Assist the General Counsel with due diligence, financing activities, and management of board-related documentation. Coordinate with outside counsel, including litigation, IP, corporate, and regulatory counsel. Help prepare presentations, reports, and summaries for executive leadership.

What You Have
8–10+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or government setting. Active paralegal certification or degree (e.g., ABA‑approved paralegal certificate, associate’s or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, or equivalent). Demonstrated experience supporting legal work in a defense, aerospace, government, or government‑adjacent environment. Strong understanding of government contracting processes, FAR/DFARS, procurement workflows, and compliance obligations. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities. Exacting attention to detail, impeccable judgment, and strong writing and communication skills. Experience interacting with senior executives, technical teams, and external counsel. Ability to thrive in a fast‑moving environment and operate independently.

What Will Set You Apart
Experience with aerospace or defense contractors, federal programs, or regulated technology companies. Familiarity with CUI handling, cybersecurity frameworks, and export control requirements. Experience supporting financing transactions, IP matters, or litigation. Proficiency with document‑management systems, contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools, and collaboration platforms.

ITAR Requirements
This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be able to meet ITAR requirements (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State). You can learn more about ITAR here.
 
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