Junior Corporate Counsel: Governance, Contracts & Growth

Zymo Research; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Matching

Referral Bonus

Catered lunches

Job summary

Zymo Research is seeking a Corporate Legal Associate to support governance, recordkeeping, and legal operations from our Irvine, CA headquarters. The role targets a junior-level professional working closely with the CEO, HR Director, and external counsel.

Grow into more complex tasks over 1–3 years under supervision and mentorship while gaining hands-on experience in corporate and trust law.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, or related field required.
• 1–3 years’ experience in corporate law, trusts, governance, or contracts (law firm or in-house).
• Strong organizational and drafting skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Familiarity with LLC structures, corporate filings, and legal documentation.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain corporate minutes, resolutions, and official records.
• Support annual meetings, board actions, and entity compliance filings.
• Draft, review, and edit NDAs, consulting agreements, and commercial contracts under supervision.
• Track contract renewals, expirations, and obligations.
• Assist with administration of trusts, inter-company documentation, and corporate structure matters.
• Coordinate with common-ownership companies for consistency of recordkeeping.
• Collaborate with HR on employment agreements and compliance matters.
• Liaise with outside counsel on complex corporate, tax, or regulatory issues.
• Maintain calendars for key filing dates and compliance requirements in multiple jurisdictions.

Skills

Drafting skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Law

J.D. or paralegal certification

Job description

Zymo Research is seeking a Corporate Legal Associate to support governance, recordkeeping, and legal operations from our Irvine, CA headquarters. The role targets a junior-level professional working closely with the CEO, HR Director, and external counsel.

Grow into more complex tasks over 1–3 years under supervision and mentorship while gaining hands-on experience in corporate and trust law.