Paralegal

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Paralegal based in United States.

This role provides high-level legal and administrative support within a fast-moving aerospace and defense environment.
You will work closely with the General Counsel and broader Legal function across contracts, corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters.
The position combines detailed legal operations with opportunities to support strategic activities such as financing, due diligence, and board matters.
You will help manage sensitive documentation, government requirements, regulatory obligations, and relationships with external counsel.
Success requires exceptional organization, sound judgment, precision, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
The role is well suited to an experienced paralegal who understands the complexities of government contracting and regulated industries.
You will join an innovative environment where legal operations directly support advanced aerospace, defense, and technology initiatives.

Accountabilities

• Support contract drafting, review, redlining, execution, and lifecycle management, including tracking deadlines, obligations, approvals, and other key milestones.
• Maintain and organize corporate governance records, including board consents, resolutions, subsidiary documentation, and regulatory filings.
• Coordinate the execution of government and commercial agreements while maintaining accurate and structured documentation repositories.
• Conduct legal and factual research related to government procurement, FAR/DFARS requirements, regulatory developments, and compliance obligations.
• Prepare and organize documentation for audits, government inquiries, compliance reviews, and other regulatory activities, including matters involving CUI, cybersecurity, and export controls.
• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of internal legal processes, templates, policies, and documentation frameworks.
• Assist the General Counsel with due diligence, financing activities, board materials, and related corporate documentation.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel across litigation, intellectual property, corporate, regulatory, and other specialized matters.
• Prepare presentations, reports, summaries, and other materials for executive leadership and internal stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with executives, technical teams, government-facing personnel, and external advisors while maintaining confidentiality and professional discretion.

Requirements

• 8–10+ years of paralegal experience within a law firm, corporate legal department, government organization, or comparable professional environment.
• Active paralegal certification or relevant degree, such as an ABA-approved paralegal certificate, associate's or bachelor's degree in paralegal studies, or equivalent qualifications.
• Demonstrated experience supporting legal operations in a defense, aerospace, government, government-adjacent, or similarly regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of government contracting processes, procurement workflows, FAR/DFARS requirements, and related compliance obligations.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex matters and competing deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, discretion, and a high degree of accuracy when handling sensitive legal and business information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear legal and executive-facing materials.
• Experience interacting effectively with senior executives, technical teams, external counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Experience with aerospace or defense contractors, federal programs, or regulated technology companies is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with CUI requirements, cybersecurity frameworks, and U.S. export control regulations is a plus.
• Experience supporting financing transactions, intellectual property matters, litigation, or corporate transactions is advantageous.
• Proficiency with document-management systems, contract lifecycle management tools, and modern collaboration platforms is preferred.
• Must be able to satisfy applicable U.S. export-control and ITAR eligibility requirements for access to controlled technology.

Benefits

• Competitive full-time salaried compensation.
• 401(k) plan.
• Stock options.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Unlimited paid time off.
• Flexible Flex-Friday schedule.
• Remote work flexibility, with the option to work from headquarters in Houston, Texas.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Opportunity to support innovative aerospace and defense programs and work alongside highly technical teams.
• Equal opportunity workplace committed to supporting qualified employees, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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