Corporate Paralegal: Governance, Contracts & Risk

Acuity Specialty Products Inc A Subsidiary of Zep Inc; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Zep Inc. is seeking a highly organized Corporate Paralegal to support the Chief Administrative & Legal Officer and the broader needs of the business. This role handles corporate governance, contracts, risk management, and litigation matters with internal stakeholders and external counsel.

You will maintain records, manage signatures, draft and review agreements, track important deadlines, and help improve legal processes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior paralegal or legal support experience in a corporate or law firm setting.
• Familiarity with corporate documents, commercial contracts, and matter management.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and confidential information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound judgment and escalation when needed to legal leadership.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across functions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize corporate records, governance documents, and entity records.
• Review, prepare, negotiate and administer routine customer/commercial contracts.
• Assist with litigation matters, subpoenas, and discovery activities as needed.
• Develop and improve legal department templates, calendars, and processes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Tech savviness

Education

Bachelor's degree / paralegal cert

Tools

MS Office / Google Workspace

Job description

Zep Inc. is seeking a highly organized Corporate Paralegal to support the Chief Administrative & Legal Officer and the broader needs of the business. This role handles corporate governance, contracts, risk management, and litigation matters with internal stakeholders and external counsel.

You will maintain records, manage signatures, draft and review agreements, track important deadlines, and help improve legal processes in a fast-paced environment.