Interim Paralegal

Major, Lindsey & Africa; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Major, Lindsey & Africa seeks an interim paralegal to support commercial matters on-site in Fremont, CA. The role requires 3+ years of paralegal experience and a paralegal certificate or bachelor’s degree.

You will draft, review, and manage NDAs and standard agreements, and contribute to governance and compliance tasks. Responsibilities include implementing a contract management system, tracking dates, supporting corporate records, and assisting regulatory filings.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or bachelor's degree; equivalent relevant experience considered.
• 3+ years of paralegal experience, preferably in corporate law.
• Familiarity with NDAs, standard commercial agreements, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency with contract management systems, e-signature tools, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and judgement handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and redline NDAs and standard commercial contracts using approved templates.
• Help establish and implement a contract management system with templates and workflows.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle: intake, tracking, execution, and storage.
• Track key contract dates and obligations and provide reminders to stakeholders.
• Assist with corporate governance: board materials, resolutions, minutes, and minute books.
• Support entity management: maintaining good standing and annual filings.
• Support regulatory compliance: maintaining records and monitoring applicable laws.
• Conduct basic legal research and prepare summaries for attorneys on corporate matters.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Confidential information handling

Education

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Contract management systems

E-signature tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced interim paralegal to support a range of commercial matters

Company

Our client is an energy company that specializes in battery manufacturing.

Experience

3+ years

Location

On-Site, Fremont, CA

Responsibilities Include

• Draft, review, and redline non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and standard commercial contracts using approved templates and playbooks, escalating non-standard terms to supervising counsel.
• Help establish and implement a contract management system, including defining intake processes, templates, and workflows to standardize how contracts are handled across the organization.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle: intake, tracking, execution, and storage, including maintaining the contract management system and ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
• Track key contract dates and obligations (renewals, expirations, termination windows) and provide timely reminders to relevant stakeholders.
• Assist with corporate governance work, including preparing board and committee meeting materials, drafting resolutions and minutes, and maintaining minute books and corporate records.
• Support entity management, such as maintaining good standing across jurisdictions, coordinating annual filings, and preparing formation and dissolution documents.
• Support regulatory compliance efforts, including maintaining compliance records and policies, assisting with regulatory filings, and helping monitor adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
• Conduct basic legal research and prepare summaries to support attorneys on corporate and compliance matters

Qualifications Include

• Paralegal certificate or bachelor's degree; equivalent relevant experience considered.
• 3+ years of paralegal experience, preferably in a corporate legal department or law firm corporate practice.
• Familiarity with NDAs, standard commercial agreements, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance processes.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency with contract management systems, e-signature tools, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and sound judgment in handling confidential information.

Pay rate: $40-$50

Individual compensation offered for this position within the pay range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA’s Website on the Consultant Resources Page: https://www.mlaglobal.com/en/consultant-resources

Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.