Corporate Paralegal

Hydro-Gear; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydro-Gear is seeking an experienced paralegal to support the in-house legal team. This role suits an organized, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced setting and works independently.

The candidate should have 5+ years of corporate paralegal experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and a paralegal certificate or related Legal Studies background is a plus. Manufacturing experience is desirable; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of corporate paralegal experience.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Paralegal certificate or Legal Studies background is a plus.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal intake process, workflow tracking, and record maintenance to ensure timely handling of requests in accordance with established processes.
• Partner with Legal Counsel to develop and maintain legal playbooks, standard operating procedures, and internal compliance guidance.
• Oversee Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) management, including preparation, tracking, execution, and record maintenance.
• Administer contracts by monitoring key milestones, expiration dates, renewal deadlines, and compliance requirements.
• Manage intake and fulfillment of Certificate of Insurance (COI) requests from customers and vendors and liaise with insurance brokers to issue certificates

Skills

Self-starter

Strong communication

Independent worker

Highly organized

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate or Legal Studies

Job description

Brief Description

We’re looking for a paralegal to support our in-house legal team. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, proactive, and enjoys working independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Please note, we are not able to consider candidates who currently or in the future will require VISA sponsorship.

Brief Description

We’re looking for a paralegal to support our in-house legal team. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, proactive, and enjoys working independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Please note, we are not able to consider candidates who currently or in the future will require VISA sponsorship.

Hydro-Gear is a world leader in the design and production of precision drive solutions, serving multiple industries and delivering to customers worldwide. Our passion is innovation and a commitment to making our customers successful. Learn more about us at Hydro-Gear.com.

What You’ll Do

• Manage legal intake process, workflow tracking, and record maintenance to ensure timely handling of requests in accordance with established processes.
• Partner with Legal Counsel to develop and maintain legal playbooks, standard operating procedures, and internal compliance guidance.
• Oversee Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) management, including preparation, tracking, execution, and record maintenance.
• Administer contracts by monitoring key milestones, expiration dates, renewal deadlines, and compliance requirements.
• Manage intake and fulfillment of Certificate of Insurance (COI) requests from customers and vendors and liaise with insurance brokers to issue certificates

Who You Are

• A self-starter who takes initiative and enjoys creating structure and processes.
• Outgoing and comfortable communicating with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Independently motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Why Join Hydro-Gear?

• Work directly with an in-house legal team.
• Enjoy a collaborative work environment.
• Take ownership of your work and make a visible impact.
• Gain exposure to a variety of legal and business matters.
• Travel opportunities up to 25%

Requirements

• 5+ years of corporate paralegal experience
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Experience in a manufacturing environment desired
• Paralegal certificate or Legal Studies background is a plus