Remote Paralegal — Contracts, IP & Governance

Pirate Ship; South Dakota; Remote; USD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

401(K)

Parental leave

Home office reimbursement

Remote stipends

Virtual rewards

Job summary

Pirate Ship, a remote-first ecommerce shipping software company, is seeking a Paralegal (First Mate of Legal Affairs) to support the General Counsel with contracts, IP management, compliance, and corporate governance.

The role blends administrative and legal work in a fast-paced environment; travel is required quarterly; you will draft and review agreements, maintain records, and liaise with external counsel. We offer competitive pay and rich benefits.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of paralegal experience, preferably in a technology company or law firm, with exposure to intellectual property, contracts, and corporate law.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in legal document drafting and review.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and legal research tools and project management tools

Responsibilities

• Keep Our Documents Shipshape: Assist in preparing, reviewing, and revising contracts, agreements, and other legal documents. Maintain an organized and up-to-date document management system to ensure timely compliance with legal obligations and deadlines.
• Scout the Legal Horizon: Conduct extensive legal research and analysis on various topics, such as regulatory compliance, intellectual property, and commercial law. Keep abreast of legislative changes that may affect the company and its operations.
• Help Safeguard Our Treasure: Assist in managing the company’s intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents. Work with external counsel and internal stakeholders on intellectual property matters, such as registrations, renewals, and enforcement actions.
• Keep Our Governance on Course: Assist in corporate governance matters, including preparing documents for meetings, maintaining corporate records, and ensuring compliance with governance policies and procedures. Support compliance efforts by assisting in the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Support the Rules of the Seas: Provide support to the team by organizing documents and coordinating cross-functionally and with outside counsel. Provide general administrative support to the General Counsel, such as scheduling meetings, maintaining legal files, and handling correspondence.
• Sail from your port o’ call: You’re able to work from home and connect with your crewmates throughout the day over chat, voice, and video through company provided equipment. Periodic in-person meetings at varied locations.
• Hoist the Jolly Roger: Share your experience, expertise and interest with the crew to enhance our fun and progressive culture.
• At this time we are only accepting applicants in the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Legal research

Contract drafting

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Legal research tools

Job description

Pirate Ship, a remote-first ecommerce shipping software company, is seeking a Paralegal (First Mate of Legal Affairs) to support the General Counsel with contracts, IP management, compliance, and corporate governance.

The role blends administrative and legal work in a fast-paced environment; travel is required quarterly; you will draft and review agreements, maintain records, and liaise with external counsel. We offer competitive pay and rich benefits.