Paralegal III

Yamaha Motor Corporation; Cypress, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Fertility Benefits

37.5 hour workweek

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Wellness Program

Short-Term Disability Coverage

Long-Term Disability

Student Debt Repayment Benefits

Ability to borrow Yamaha product

Job summary

Yamaha Motor Finance Corporation, USA (YMFUS) invites applications for a Paralegal III to support the Legal Department's contract management, litigation, corporate governance, and compliance initiatives in Cypress, CA. This hybrid role partners with outside counsel and internal teams to mitigate legal risk.

You will draft and review commercial agreements, maintain governance records, conduct legal research, and mentor junior paralegals while handling confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 7 years of paralegal experience, preferably supporting corporate legal functions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support litigation and bankruptcy matters, including case file organization, discovery management and production requests, bankruptcy oversight, and coordination with outside counsel.
• Manage, oversee, and mentor the Paralegal I role by providing guidance and direction across key legal support functions.
• Assist with drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and tracking commercial agreements, including master service agreements, statements of work, and non-disclosure agreements.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Yamaha Motor Finance Corporation, USA (YMFUS) has an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal III to join our Legal team. In this role, you will provide critical support to the YMFUS Legal Department and related Yamaha Motor Finance legal functions. You will contribute to contract management, litigation and bankruptcy matters, corporate governance administration, records management, legal research, and compliance activities, helping to ensure the organization operates effectively while mitigating legal and regulatory risk.

This is a hybrid position, permanently based out of Cypress, CA Global Headquarters.

What You’ll Do

• Support litigation and bankruptcy matters, including case file organization, discovery management and production requests, bankruptcy oversight, and coordination with outside counsel.
• Manage, oversee, and mentor the Paralegal I role by providing guidance and direction across key legal support functions.
• Assist with drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and tracking commercial agreements, including master service agreements, statements of work, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Prepare and maintain corporate governance documentation for YMFUS, YMFC, and affiliated entities, including board and committee meeting minutes, resolutions, and shareholder approvals.
• Conduct legal research and analysis, monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments, and provide timely updates to stakeholders.
• Support company records management and retention programs by coordinating with internal business partners to ensure compliance with legal requirements and company policies.
• Assist with compliance activities, including license management, examination and audit support, complaint management, and related research as needed.
• Provide legal support and analysis for the annual renewal of Yamaha insurance policies and licenses.
• Maintain highly confidential information with professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 7 years of paralegal experience, preferably supporting corporate legal functions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional organizational abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to manage complex documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and operate with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications

• ABA-approved Paralegal Certification.
• Experience supporting litigation, bankruptcy, corporate governance, and compliance activities in a financial services or corporate environment.
• Prior experience providing guidance, training, or oversight to junior paralegal staff.

Don’t Meet Every Requirement?

At Yamaha Motor Finance Corporation, USA, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

What’s in it for you:

• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Fertility Benefits
• 37.5 hour workweek
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Short-Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles)
• Long-Term Disability
• Student Debt Repayment Benefits
• Ability to borrow Yamaha product

Pay:

$95,000 - $110,000

The pay range for this position is $95,000 - $110,000. Yamaha intends to offer the selected candidate base pay dependent on job-related experience. Base pay is part of Yamaha’s Total Reward Program; our Talent Acquisition Team will share more details as candidates progress through the Recruiting Process.

Yamaha Motor Finance Corporation, USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law