Employee-Owned Corporate Paralegal - Contracts & Compliance

GPD Group; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with matching

Bonus

Vacation & Sick Time

Job summary

GPD Group in Akron, OH is seeking a Corporate Paralegal with 7+ years of experience in a private law firm or corporate setting. You will draft, review and maintain contracts, support regulatory compliance, and manage corporate records.

Strong research, governance knowledge and confidentiality are essential, with ability to work in a fast-paced shared services legal team. Preferred: background in Architecture & Engineering and Paralegal Certification; excellent organizational skills; experience

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies or Liberal Arts, and 7+years of experience as a Paralegal with a private law firm or corporation.
• Experience within the Architecture & Engineering field is preferred, but not required.
• Paralegal Certification is preferred, but not required.
• Excellent research, analysis, problem solving and organization skills.
• Ability to work well within a shared services legal team.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance principles.
• Ability to confidentially handle sensitive information.
• Understanding of legal principles relevant to general corporate law.
• Familiar with legal publications with the desire to remain current in profession.
• Understanding of legal technology platforms and process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work in a fast-paced, tight‑linked corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, maintain and review business contracts, aid with regulatory compliance, and keep corporate records current.
• Coordinate, triage and manage projects regarding risk and corporate compliance.
• Oversee claims and document distribution to the appropriate business contacts.
• Provide legal support for the General Counsel.
• Maintain document management for the legal department.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Organization

Deadline management

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies or Liberal Arts

Paralegal Certification (preferred)

Tools

Legal tech platforms

Document management systems

Job description

GPD Group in Akron, OH is seeking a Corporate Paralegal with 7+ years of experience in a private law firm or corporate setting. You will draft, review and maintain contracts, support regulatory compliance, and manage corporate records.

Strong research, governance knowledge and confidentiality are essential, with ability to work in a fast-paced shared services legal team. Preferred: background in Architecture & Engineering and Paralegal Certification; excellent organizational skills; experience