Corporate Paralegal

Location : NYC or Tampa strongly preferred Reports to : VP, Partner Enablement About Springdale Industries Springdale Industries (“Springdale”) was founded by Frank Zhang and Jake Sloane in 2025 to partner with small and medium size business owner-operators to scale their local businesses with the support of a national platform. We support local businesses that thrive independently while gaining resources, systems, and leadership to accelerate growth and profitability. Prior to founding Springdale, Jake & Frank founded six companies together, including: Crete Professionals Alliance : Accounting and professional services platform; strategic capital from Thrive Capital and Bessemer Venture Partners Rocket Youth Brands : Youth enrichment platform; strategic capital from Maverick Carter and Daniel Sillman Shield Technology Partners : IT managed services provider; strategic capital from Thrive Capital Crete Mechanical Group : Commercial mechanical services platform majority-owned by Ridgemont Equity Partners today Legacy Service Partners : Residential services platform majority-owned by Gridiron Capital today Alliance Animal Health : Veterinary services platform majority-owned by L Catterton today Over the past 10 years, these companies have completed >250 transactions and integrations and created >$4 billion in consolidated total enterprise value. Throughout, we have had been committed to our core values: Winning Together : We believe in the power of partnership, collaboration, and teamwork to achieve shared success. Honesty : We uphold the highest ethical standards and value transparency in all our interactions. Hard Work : We embrace a strong work ethic and are dedicated to achieving excellence in everything we do. Relentlessness, not Recklessness : We pursue opportunities with determination and persistence, but also with prudence, rigorousness, and intentionality. Springdale plans to launch several new platforms over the coming years to continue creating value by partnering with established local businesses, allowing owner-operators to operate independently while providing resources and assistance to grow revenue and increase profitability within national platforms. Position Summary The Corporate Paralegal will provide comprehensive legal administrative support across functions at Springdale and build our legal operations infrastructure from scratch. This position requires a detail-oriented individual who can effectively manage processes and legal organization, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. A successful candidate will facilitate the seamless execution of legal tasks, from setting up data rooms and managing entity formations, filings, and lien searches to conducting research, managing license/permit requirements, and tracking legal documents and workstream statuses in our tracking system. Additionally, this individual will build trackers, workflows, and systems that scale, using AI tools to amplify their output and systematize recurring work. This role will own the legal operations infrastructure that keeps Springdale and its platform businesses legally organized and compliant, and offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to Springdale’s growth and success. Key Responsibilities Legal Document Organization & Corporate Maintenance Maintain organized, searchable repositories for contracts, agreements, entity documents, and corporate records across Springdale and its portfolio companies Track and maintain entity formation and governance documents; manage Registered Agent platform; handle annual reports and Delaware LLC franchise tax filings Oversee cap table maintenance across multiple entities; support LLC maintenance and board administration Manage profits interest and incentive plan documentation, including 83(b) election filings and audit trails Research and interpret LLC Operating Agreements to prepare amendments, consents, and changes Compliance, Permits & Insurance Research and track business licenses, contractor licenses, and operating permits across jurisdictions for Springdale’s portfolio companies Monitor renewal deadlines and proactively flag upcoming expirations to relevant stakeholders Manage certificates of insurance (COIs), including collection and tracking across vendors and partners Research permit and licensing requirements when portfolio companies expand to new geographies or service lines Support transaction-related workstreams including lien searches, background check coordination, payoff letters, lien terminations, and legal org chart maintenance Manage real estate lease portfolio abstracts and key date tracking Interface with third-party counsel on transactions, filings, and corporate matters Manage subpoena responses and track legal deadlines Systems Building & Process Improvement Build and maintain compliance calendars, renewal trackers, and legal workflow systems that scale across the portfolio Leverage AI tools to reduce manual effort on recurring legal and compliance tasks; bring a builder’s mindset to every repeatable process Develop and document standard operating procedures for core legal and compliance workflows Identify opportunities to systematize and automate, and proactively implement improvements Position Requirements Required Strong document management instincts: naming conventions, version control, and organized systems Knowledge of corporate structure and ability to interpret LLC operating agreements Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment; comfort standing up new processes in an ambiguous setting Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy in record-keeping, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining data entry precision. Understanding of the "rules of service" and how to organize responsive documents. Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to interface credibly with outside counsel and internal stakeholders Embody Springdale Industries core values: Winning Together, Honesty, Hard Work, and Relentlessness-not-Recklessness Demonstrated AI fluency with active use of AI tools to build workflows and scale output Preferred 3+ years of experience in an in-legal or corporate paralegal role Familiarity with business licensing, contractor licensing, or insurance compliance across multiple jurisdictions Experience navigating Secretary of State portals, IRS SS-4 applications, and Registered Agent platforms (CSC, CT Corp, or Diligent) Proficiency with Notion, Airtable, Legal AI technology, or similar ops and project management tooling Experience in a PE-backed, multi-entity, or high-growth environment where building from scratch was the norm Bachelor’s degree; paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program, legal studies degree, or equivalent in-house experience Springdale Industries is an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state of federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr