Corporate Paralegal

Fluence Energy, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluence Energy, LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Corporate Paralegal to support a fast-paced legal team. The role focuses on contract management, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance for a publicly traded global organization.

You will work with internal partners and outside counsel to ensure governance alignment with Fluence’s strategic goals. The ideal candidate has 3–6 years of paralegal experience and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or ABA‑approved paralegal certificate preferred.
• 3–5 years corporate paralegal experience for Paralegal level; 6+ years for Senior Paralegal level.
• Experience with SEC filing software and regulatory reporting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contract Management, Review & Support: manage intake, tracking, revisions of routine contracts and maintain the repository.
• Corporate Governance & Entity Management: maintain records, minute books, and governance docs.
• SEC Reporting & Compliance: assist with Form 10-K, 10-Q, and 16 filings.
• Regulatory & Compliance Filings: assist with cross-jurisdiction filings and KYC/UBO reporting.
• Legal Research & Special Projects: conduct governance and regulatory research and support special projects.

Skills

Discretion

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or ABA‑approved paralegal certificate

Tools

SEC filing software

CMS (Contract Management System)

DMS

MS Office Suite

Job description

About the Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly organized, and proactive Corporate Paralegal (or Senior Corporate Paralegal, depending on experience) to join our growing Legal & Compliance team. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to make a significant contribution to a fast-paced, publicly traded global organization. The successful candidate will provide contract support to the legal team and support across public company reporting, corporate governance, contract management, and global regulatory compliance. You will work closely with internal business partners, corporate leadership, and outside counsel to ensure operational excellence and alignment with Fluence’s strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Management, Review & Support: Lead the intake, tracking, management, and initial review and revisions of routine commercial contracts (e.g., NDAs, supply agreements, construction agreements, and Software-as-a-Service agreements). Manage escrow agreements, including setup and coordination with stakeholders. Coordinate contract execution processes and maintain the contract repository database and templates. Review contracts for compliance with company guidelines. Provide administrative support for maintaining files, documentation, and activity trackers related to commercial contracts, claims, and dispute resolution processes.
• Corporate Governance & Entity Management: Maintain corporate records, minute books, and entity documentation for domestic and global subsidiaries. Assist in preparing board meeting materials, resolutions, consents, and governance documents.
• SEC Reporting & Compliance: Assist with SEC Reporting & Compliance (e.g., Section 16 filings). Support public company reporting processes such as Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, and Proxy Statements, ensuring compliance with SEC and exchange requirements.
• Regulatory & Compliance Filings: Assist with regulatory and compliance filings across multiple jurisdictions, including Know Your Customer (KYC) and Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) reporting. Monitor filing deadlines to ensure timely compliance.
• Legal Research & Special Projects: Conduct legal research on corporate governance, exchange regulations, and commercial compliance matters. Coordinate and support special projects across the legal department as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree and/or an ABA‑approved paralegal certificate is preferred.
• Experience: 3–5 years of corporate paralegal experience for Paralegal level; 6+ years for Senior Paralegal level with strong independent capabilities.
• Technical Skills: Practical experience with SEC filing software, Section 16 filing portals, and corporate entity management databases. Proficiency with contract management systems (CMS), document management systems (DMS), and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).

Core Competencies

• High level of discretion to handle confidential, sensitive information.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project‑management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Fluence is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome qualified applicants of all backgrounds. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment, without the need for employer sponsorship. Fluence does not sponsor work visas for this position.