Senior Paralegal, Global Compliance & Legal Ops (Hybrid)

Nature; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy seeks a Senior Paralegal to coordinate legal operations, governance, and compliance across Latin America and the Caribbean, including regulatory filings and banking compliance. Hybrid role; office in Arlington, VA.

Responsible for drafting legal documents, maintaining records, and coordinating with internal and external parties to ensure sound legal practices. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in legal/admin roles, fluency in English and Spanish,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus at least 5 years of combined legal and administrative experience, or equivalent qualifications.
• Fluency in English and Spanish; willingness to learn Portuguese.
• Willingness to become a certified notary.
• Experience with MS Office and other relevant technology; strong written and spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate legal operations, corporate governance, compliance, and entity management across multiple jurisdictions.
• Draft and revise moderately complex legal documents and transaction materials for attorney review.
• Manage official legal records, file retention, and document organization in electronic and paper formats.
• Provide notary and apostille services, coordinate with stakeholders, and support training and budgeting activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Nature Conservancy seeks a Senior Paralegal to coordinate legal operations, governance, and compliance across Latin America and the Caribbean, including regulatory filings and banking compliance. Hybrid role; office in Arlington, VA.

Responsible for drafting legal documents, maintaining records, and coordinating with internal and external parties to ensure sound legal practices. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in legal/admin roles, fluency in English and Spanish,