Global Corporate Paralegal - Compliance & Records

Perkins Coie LLP; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off starting at 20 days

Parental leave and holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP seeks a detail-oriented Staff Paralegal in the Professional Standards group to support corporate compliance, entity maintenance, and licensing across jurisdictions. You will collaborate with attorneys, compliance counsel, and internal teams to maintain governance and regulatory standards.

The role handles complex compliance tasks, deadlines, and confidential records in a deadline-driven, global firm environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.
• 4+ years in paralegal, corporate legal support, compliance, or professional responsibility roles.
• Law firm experience preferred, especially in professional standards, risk management, or GC environments.
• Knowledge of corporate entity maintenance, registered agents, annual filings, and foreign qualifications.
• Familiarity with attorney licensing requirements and bar admission processes.
• Experience with compliance tracking and legal technology platforms such as IntApp a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate entity maintenance and compliance across U.S. and international jurisdictions.
• Manage filing requirements, deadlines, registered agent coordination, and corporate records to maintain good standing.
• Prepare and maintain corporate documents including formation records, resolutions, amendments, and governance materials.
• Conduct corporate research, due diligence, and compliance reviews.
• Support attorney departure processes by coordinating compliance activities and maintaining confidential records.
• Manage attorney licensing renewals, registrations, reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare compliance reports and provide accurate information to the legal team and leadership.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external agencies to keep records accurate and resolve compliance matters.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Communication

Independence

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

IntApp

Microsoft Office

Entity management systems

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP seeks a detail-oriented Staff Paralegal in the Professional Standards group to support corporate compliance, entity maintenance, and licensing across jurisdictions. You will collaborate with attorneys, compliance counsel, and internal teams to maintain governance and regulatory standards.

The role handles complex compliance tasks, deadlines, and confidential records in a deadline-driven, global firm environment.