Strategic Corporate Paralegal: Governance & Contracts

Zep Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zep Inc. seeks a highly organized Corporate Paralegal to support the Chief Administrative & Legal Officer and the broader business. You will handle governance records, contracts, risk management, and litigation matters across corporate functions.

The role requires proactive, detail-oriented work, collaboration with stakeholders and external counsel, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate required.
• Experience in corporate legal department or law firm preferred.
• Familiarity with corporate documents, contracts and matter management.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and confidential information.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize corporate records, governance documents, and entity records.
• Assist with preparation, execution, filing, and maintenance of corporate documents and consents.
• Track important filings, deadlines, renewals, and obligations.
• Coordinate signatures, notarizations, and document execution.
• Review, negotiate and administer routine customer agreements and related documents.
• Coordinate litigation support, discovery, and coordination with external counsel.
• Support risk management initiatives and maintain related records.
• Develop and improve legal department processes and templates.

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

Collaboration

MS Office/Google Workspace

Contract lifecycle knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Contract management software

Job description

Zep Inc. seeks a highly organized Corporate Paralegal to support the Chief Administrative & Legal Officer and the broader business. You will handle governance records, contracts, risk management, and litigation matters across corporate functions.

The role requires proactive, detail-oriented work, collaboration with stakeholders and external counsel, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.