Senior Corporate Paralegal: Licensing, Contracts & Compliance

Areas USA; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Areas USA, based in Miami, seeks an experienced Paralegal to support the corporate and legal affairs team. The role involves drafting correspondence, maintaining corporate records, managing licenses and filings, and coordinating contract management activities.

You will conduct research, assist with discovery, draft LOIs and NDAs, and liaise with outside counsel. Strong organizational and communication skills are required, with a willingness to work overtime as projects demand.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certification by ABA-approved program or equivalent experience.
• At least five years of paralegal experience in a corporate legal department.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and records management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to work overtime as projects require.

Responsibilities

• Receive work assignments from VP Corporate and Legal Affairs and Corporate Counsel.
• Oversee nationwide licenses and renewals (health, liquor, etc.).
• Maintain electronic records of licenses and government filings.
• Manage contract management program and related systems.
• Draft correspondence and review/form agreements; prepare spreadsheets and presentations.
• Maintain the filing system, both physical and electronic.
• Oversee corporate books and filings with Secretary of State and others.
• Conduct research and assist in discovery and case preparation.
• Assist in drafting legal documents such as LOIs, NDAs, and contracts.
• Liaise with outside counsel and paralegal staff.
• Develop processes to streamline contracts and licensing workflows.
• Support development of legal department’s role within the organization.
• Contact court admins and regulators as needed for duties.
• Apply records retention principles in file development and closure.
• Coordinate conferences, mail, and other administrative tasks.
• Assist with minor accounting tasks like invoicing and reporting.

Skills

Paralegal certification

Paralegal experience

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Word proficiency

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Job description

Areas USA, based in Miami, seeks an experienced Paralegal to support the corporate and legal affairs team. The role involves drafting correspondence, maintaining corporate records, managing licenses and filings, and coordinating contract management activities.

You will conduct research, assist with discovery, draft LOIs and NDAs, and liaise with outside counsel. Strong organizational and communication skills are required, with a willingness to work overtime as projects demand.