Senior Corporate Paralegal (REMOTE Eastern Time Zone)

PerkinElmer; Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer seeks a Senior Corporate Paralegal to lead the Legal function’s day‑to‑day operations and support equity, governance and transactional work. You will manage intake, routing, calendars and invoices under attorney direction, while coordinating with Finance, HR and external counsel to keep matters on track.

The role requires extensive experience in corporate governance, entity management and equity documentation, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration or a related field.
• ABA‑approved paralegal certificate or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 7 years as a corporate paralegal in a corporate or large law firm.
• Experience managing contracts execution, equity documentation and board approvals.
• Experience running legal operations processes: intake, matter tracking, invoicing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject‑matter expert for the Legal function’s day‑to‑day operations.
• Manage NDA and contracts mailboxes, route requests and track executions.
• Maintain calendars, deadlines and budgeting for the Legal department.
• Support equity processing, board materials and related agreements.
• Assist in corporate governance, entity management and filings.
• Coordinate due diligence and closing activities for transactions.
• Monitor regulatory filings and cross‑functional collaboration with internal teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies or related field

ABA‑approved paralegal certificate or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal research databases

Job description

The Company

PerkinElmer is a global analytical services and solutions provider with offerings including the leading OneSource Field and Laboratory Services business, serving the biopharma, food, environmental, safety and applied end markets to accelerate scientific outcomes. Since 1937, PerkinElmer has served as a trusted partner in laboratory analysis and management, and today complements its service offerings with a broad portfolio of atomic spectroscopy, molecular spectroscopy and chromatography instruments, consumables and reagents. With more than 5,000 team members, the Company serves customers in more than 35 countries. Additional information is available at www.perkinelmer.com.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, highly detail-oriented Senior Corporate Paralegal to join our Legal team. This role combines sophisticated corporate paralegal work with ownership of the Legal function’s day-to‑day operations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in corporate governance, entity management, equity documentation and transactional support, and will serve as the team’s go-to expert for how legal work gets received, routed, tracked and completed.

Working with limited supervision and under the direction of PerkinElmer attorneys, the Senior Corporate Paralegal will manage parent-company and subsidiary entity matters, prepare board and stockholder materials, support equity and corporate transactions, and run core legal operations processes, including intake mailboxes, work assignment, calendars and invoice processing.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Operations

• Serve as the subject‑matter expert for the Legal function’s day‑to‑day operations, keeping processes, tools and records accurate, efficient and well documented.

• Manage the NDA mailbox: review incoming requests, prepare NDAs from approved templates where appropriate, route non‑standard requests to attorneys, and track requests through to execution.

• Manage the contracts mailbox: triage incoming contract requests, assign work to the appropriate attorney or team member based on priority and capacity, and track status and turnaround times.

• Manage the Legal department calendar, including key filing and compliance deadlines, board and committee meeting dates, and attorney scheduling as needed.

• Process outside counsel and vendor invoices, including review against engagement terms, coding, approval routing and tracking; support legal budgeting and spend reporting.

• Help maintain the legal contracts database, ensuring executed agreements are captured, indexed and retrievable, and respond to requests for contract information and data.

• Identify and recommend improvements to legal intake, workflow and reporting processes.

Equity Documentation & Processing

• Act as a trusted partner on equity matters, preparing, processing and maintaining equity award documentation, grant and approval records, and related agreements.

• Maintain accurate equity records and ledgers, and coordinate with Finance, HR, Payroll and external administrators or counsel to ensure equity transactions are documented and processed correctly and on time.

• Prepare board and committee resolutions, consents and supporting materials related to equity awards and other equity actions.

Corporate Governance & Entity Management

• Maintain and organize corporate records, governance documents and minute books for the parent company and its subsidiaries.

• Prepare stockholder and board of directors minutes, resolutions and written consents.

• Prepare and file documents for the formation, maintenance and dissolution of entities across multiple jurisdictions.

• Ensure timely filing of annual reports and other required documentation to keep entities in good standing.

• Maintain the subsidiary database and respond to related requests for information and data.

Transactional Support

• Assist attorneys in drafting and reviewing documents for mergers, acquisitions and other corporate transactions.

• Coordinate due diligence, including organizing and managing virtual data rooms.

• Prepare closing checklists, coordinate execution of documents and manage post‑closing activities.

Compliance & Regulatory Filings

• Monitor changes in laws and regulations affecting the Company’s operations and flag potential impacts to attorneys.

• Assist in preparing and filing regulatory documents and other compliance‑related submissions.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Liaise with internal departments, outside counsel and regulatory bodies to ensure seamless management of corporate legal matters.

• Support business units on corporate legal and compliance matters under the direction of PerkinElmer attorneys.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration or a related field from an accredited college or university.

• ABA‑approved paralegal certificate or equivalent practical experience.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a corporate paralegal, preferably in a corporate legal department or large law firm, performing sophisticated work.

• Hands‑on experience with managing contracts execution and processing, such as equity award agreements, grant records and board approvals.

• Experience running legal operations processes, such as intake mailboxes, work assignment, matter tracking or invoice processing.

• Extensive knowledge of corporate governance principles, laws and regulations, and familiarity with federal, state and local forms and filing procedures.

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, with a track record of managing high volumes of work and deadlines without errors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing corporate entities across multiple jurisdictions, including international subsidiaries.

• Experience in a private equity–backed or multi‑entity company.

• Experience with entity management, contract management, e‑billing and equity administration platforms.

• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research databases.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a clear and concise drafting style.

Compensation

The annual compensation range for this full‑time position is $100,000 to $130,000. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location and individual qualifications, such as job‑related skills, experience and relevant education or training.