Corporate Legal Associate

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Coverages

Generous 401(K) with matching

Complimentary catered lunches on Thursdays

Employee Referral Bonus

Complimentary fruit, snacks, and beverages

Complimentary EV Charging

Job summary

Zymo Research is seeking a Corporate Legal Associate to support corporate governance, recordkeeping, and legal operations from their Irvine, CA office. This position is suitable for a mid to junior-level professional and offers the opportunity to grow into complex responsibilities. Responsibilities include preparing corporate records, drafting legal agreements, and collaborating with HR and external counsel. Candidates should have a degree in Business or Law and 1-3 years of relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits package and competitive hourly compensation are provided.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in corporate law, trusts, governance, or contracts.
• Familiarity with LLC structures and legal documentation.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain corporate minutes and official records.
• Draft, review, and edit legal agreements under supervision.
• Assist with administration of trusts and corporate structure matters.

Skills

Organizational skills

Drafting skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, or related field

J.D. or paralegal certification

Job description

Zymo Research is looking for a dynamic individual to join our team! The Corporate Legal Associate will support the Company’s corporate governance, recordkeeping, and legal operations. This role is designed for a mid to junior-level professionalwho will work closely with the CEO, HR Director, and external counsel, while gaining experience in corporate and trust law. The position provides the opportunity to grow into more complex responsibilities over 1–3 years under supervision and mentorship.

Join us in making a meaningful impact!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Corporate Governance & Recordkeeping
• Prepare and maintain corporate minutes, resolutions, and other official company records.
• Support annual meetings, board actions, and entity compliance filings.
• Contract Support
• Draft, review, and edit legal agreements, including NDAs, consulting agreements, and commercial contracts, under supervision.
• Track contract renewals, expirations, and obligations.
• Entity & Trust Support
• Assist with the administration of trusts, inter-company documentation, and corporate structure matters under guidance.
• Coordinate with common-ownership companies for consistency of recordkeeping.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work with the HR Director on employment-related agreements and compliance matters.
• Serve as liaison with outside legal counsel on more complex corporate, tax, or regulatory issues.
• Compliance & Deadlines
• Maintain calendars for key filing dates and compliance requirements in Nevada, California, and other jurisdictions.
• Support internal audits of corporate documents and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, or related field required. J.D. or paralegal certification preferred.
• 1–3 years’ experience in corporate law, trusts, governance, or contracts (law firm or in-house).
• Strong organizational and drafting skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Familiarity with LLC structures, corporate filings, and legal documentation.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proactive, eager to learn, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to trust administration or estate planning.
• Experience supporting multiple independent companies under common ownership.
• Strong communication skills for working with executives and external professionals.

About Us

Since its inception in 1994, Zymo Research has been proudly serving the scientific community by providing innovative, reliable, and high-quality research tools and products. Whether it's DNA, RNA, epigenetics, microbiomics, protein, or yeast-based research, our philosophy remains the same: To provide the highest quality products in the industry while ensuring they are both simple to use and reliable in their performance.

Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Orange County Register in 2021, 2022, and named a Top Workplace USA in 2023, Zymo Research continues to be a vibrant community where employees thrive, feel connected, and are inspired by their work. If you are passionate about contributing to scientific advancement and want to be part of an exceptional team in a dynamic, growing company, we'd love to hear from you!

Compensation, Benefits, and Perks

The estimated base compensation range for this position is $40 -$50 an hour at the time of posting. Actual compensation details will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Coverages
• EAP Sessions
• Generous 401(K) with matching
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Complimentary fruit, snacks, and beverages
• Complimentary catered lunches on Thursdays
• Complimentary EV Charging

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Zymo Research welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. These include sex, age, color, race, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical & mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by federal, state, or local law.

Location

Onsite – Zymo Research Operations HQ – 17062 Murphy Ave., Irvine, CA 92614