Corporate Paralegal & Administrative Coordinator

LONGi Solar; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LONGi Solar is seeking a highly organized, bilingual Paralegal to support the North America Legal team in Plano, TX. The role covers contract administration, litigation support, governance, compliance, and legal operations.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in corporate legal support, fluency in Mandarin/English, and an ABA-listed paralegal certificate preferred. Strong documents management and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent legal experience required.
• Minimum 3 years in a corporate paralegal or similar role.
• Fluent Mandarin and English in written and spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, proofread and manage commercial agreements, NDAs, amendments, procurement contracts and service agreements under attorney supervision.
• Administer contract lifecycle processes: intake, routing, execution, filing, renewal tracking and databases.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external counsel on contract status and legal matters.
• Review invoices, process outside counsel billing, monitor budgets and maintain spending records.
• Perform legal and factual research on corporate, employment, compliance and regulatory matters.

Skills

Mandarin Chinese

English language

Contract administration

Legal document management

Organization & prioritization

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies / Legal Studies / Business Administration or related field

ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate (preferred)

Tools

None

Job description

LONGi is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and bilingual Paralegal to support the North America Legal team. This role provides legal and administrative support across a broad range of corporate legal matters, including contract administration, litigation support, corporate governance, compliance, and legal operations. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, international business environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in drafting, reviewing proofreading and managing commercial agreements, NDAs, amendments, procurement contracts, service agreements, and other legal documents under attorney supervision.
• Administer the company's contract lifecycle management process, including contract intake, routing, execution, filing, renewal tracking, and maintenance of contract databases.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, business teams, and external legal counsel regarding contract status, legal documentation, and ongoing legal matters.
• Review legal invoices, process outside counsel billing, monitor legal budgets, and maintain accurate legal spending records and department budgets.
• Conduct legal and factual research on corporate, commercial, employment, compliance, and regulatory matters under attorney’s supervision.
• Prepare legal summaries, presentations, reports, and other materials for management and business stakeholders.
• Assist with corporate governance activities, including maintaining corporate records, entity documents, resolutions, and regulatory filings.
• Support litigation and dispute management by coordinating document preservation, discovery responses, legal holds, subpoena responses, and case files.
• Assist with compliance initiatives, policy updates and implementation, training materials, FCPA support, export control documentation and internal legal communications.
• Translate legal, commercial, and corporate documents between Mandarin Chinese and English, and provide interpretation support during meetings when needed.
• Maintain legal document repositories and ensure proper document retention practices.
• Support special legal projects and other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Business Administration, or a related field. Equivalent legal experience may be considered.
• At least 3 years of experience as a corporate paralegal, legal assistant, or similar legal support role.
• Profession proficiency in Mandarin Chinese, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Mandarin and English.
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred.
• Working experience supporting an in-house legal department within a multinational corporation.
• Strong knowledge of contract administration and legal document management.
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments while meeting deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• High level of professionalism and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).