Paralegal New Herndon, VA; Remote

BlackSky; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

PTO and holidays

401(k) and retirement benefits

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

BlackSky is seeking a paralegal to support the Legal Department and report to the Associate General Counsel. The role can be based at Herndon, VA or fully remote, with a preference for a candidate on the East Coast in EST and limited travel to the Herndon office annually.

Responsibilities include governance, filings, entity maintenance, SOX/SEC support, and external counsel management. Strong emphasis on contract administration and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Paralegal studies certification.
• At least 3 years as a paralegal.
• Experience in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
• Experience with corporate governance.
• Experience with entity formation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate governance activities and documentation.
• Assist with corporate filings and entity maintenance (domestic and international).
• Provide administrative and audit support for SOX reporting and SEC filings.
• Assist Legal Department; manage disputes and external counsel relationships as needed.
• Oversee NDAs and commercial evaluation agreements; track renewals.
• Support procurement and invoicing via Deltek; provide monthly reports for compliance.
• Negotiate and manage consultant agreements and renewal timelines.
• Maintain and update electronic contract and legal files.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Corporate governance

Entity formation

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Paralegal studies certification

Tools

Deltek

Job description

BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide customers satellite imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets and events from around the globe. BlackSky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy. BlackSky's data enables governments and businesses to see, understand and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused and fun.

Job Summary:

BlackSky is looking for a paralegal to report to the company’s Associate General Counsel. The position will support the Legal Department’s activities and broader corporate initiatives by providing crucial administrative support and assistance. The position can be based at the company’s Herndon, VA headquarters or may be fully remote, with a strong preference for someone located on the east coast/within EST, with limited travel to the Herndon office once or twice a year in support of corporate meetings and team building activities.

Responsibilities:

• Support corporate governance activities and organize and maintain documentation.
• Support corporate filings and establishment and maintenance of entities, both domestic and international. Maintain documents and renewals.
• Provide administrative and audit support for SOX reporting and SEC filings.
• Provide administrative support to Legal Department, to include dispute and litigation support as needed. Engage and manage external counsel relationships as required.
• Oversee issuance and tracking of non-disclosure agreements and commercial evaluation agreements.
• Support issuance of certain corporate and program-specific Purchase Orders (PO) and invoices via Deltek system. Provide accurate spread sheet or system report monthly for compliance.
• Issue, negotiate and manage consultant agreements and renewal timelines.
• Assist in maintaining and updating electronic contract and legal files.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study or equivalent experience.
• Paralegal studies certification.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a paralegal.
• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
• Experience with corporate governance.
• Experience with entity formation and maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior SOX and SEC filing experience.
• Notary Public.
• US Government contracting support experience for a US or DOD Government contractor.
• Foreign business registration and maintenance experience.

Life at BlackSky for full-time benefits-eligible employees includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&DD, voluntary life and AD&DD insurance
  • BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses!
• 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more
• 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
• Employer matching donations
• Mac or PC? Your choice!
• Awesome swag

The anticipated base salary range is $75,000 - $95,000 per year. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education. BlackSky is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect salary ranges in other states or locations.

BlackSky is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).