Corporate Paralegal

Major, Lindsey & Africa’s client is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to join its in-house Legal Department on a temp-to-perm basis. Overview This highly visible interim role will support the company’s sole in-house attorney across nearly all aspects of the legal function, including corporate governance, commercial contracting, compliance, intellectual property, and legal operations. The ideal candidate is a seasoned, hands‑on legal professional who can operate independently, balance competing priorities, and effectively partner with executive leadership. Company The client is a privately held technology company that develops cash automation solutions for retailers, financial institutions, and commercial enterprises. Experience Corporate Paralegals with approximately 8-10 years of corporate paralegal experience supporting in-house legal departments, corporate legal teams, or sophisticated law firm practices. Experience with corporate governance and entity management, preparation of board and corporate documentation, contract administration, regulatory filings, intellectual property portfolio support, compliance initiatives, employment‑related documentation, and general legal operations is a must. Responsibilities Prepare board minutes, resolutions, consents, and other corporate governance documentation. Manage domestic and international entity records, filings, registrations, and corporate maintenance requirements. File documentation with applicable regulatory agencies and maintain corporate compliance calendars. Support the administration and execution of commercial agreements, including reseller, distributor, banking, and vendor contracts. Manage relationships with outside counsel supporting intellectual property matters, including patent and trademark portfolios. Track trademark and patent deadlines, infringement monitoring efforts, cease and desist matters, and related correspondence. Support legal operations initiatives and identify opportunities to streamline processes across the legal function. Assist with employment‑related documentation, including offer letter templates and routine personnel documentation. Coordinate meetings, maintain records, and support legal department administration as needed. Interact regularly with C‑Suite leadership and business stakeholders throughout the organization. Serve as a key partner to the General Counsel across a broad range of legal and operational matters. Qualifications Minimum 8-10 years of corporate paralegal experience supporting in-house legal departments, corporate legal teams, or sophisticated law firm practices Significant experience with corporate governance matters including board minutes, resolutions, entity maintenance, corporate records, annual filings, and regulatory submissions Experience supporting commercial contracting processes, including administration of templates, contract management, and execution support Experience managing intellectual property portfolios, including trademarks, patents, cease and desist tracking, outside counsel coordination, docket management, and related deadline monitoring Ability to work onsite in Dallas, interact with c-suite leadership, and operate independently with limited supervision in a fast‑paced business environment Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA’s Website on the Consultant Resources Page: Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Major, Lindsey & Africa, LLC