Corporate Legal Paralegal

Job Overview We are seeking an experienced corporate paralegal based in Fremont, CA to support the legal department and business teams by managing the company’s NDA process, maintaining entity records, assisting with transactions and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate brings deep corporate paralegal experience, strong executive presence, and the ability to operate as a hands‑paced, technology‑driven legal support. Who You Are 5+ years of corporate experience in a large corporate in‑house environment as a paralegal or contracts manager. Able to manage multiple requests and competing priorities while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness, and sound judgment. Strong communicator who collaborates effectively with cross‑functional stakeholders, including Legal, Sales, Treasury, and Finance. Proactive, solution‑oriented, comfortable working independently. Highly organized with strong attention to detail. Experience with corporate law and high‑volume NDA drafting, review, and negotiation. Notary Public (California) certification preferred or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire. Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA‑approved program. Key Responsibilities Serve as a legal power user for the contract lifecycle management tool (Malbek) and act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders regarding NDA requests, status, and execution. Draft, review, and negotiate NDAs, including identifying risk, applying fallback positions, and ensuring alignment with company policies. Support commercial contracts, MSAs, SOWs, vendor agreements, licensing agreements, and amendments. Oversee the full NDA lifecycle from intake through execution, including tracking, renewal, and termination. Update and maintain NDA templates, fallback language, and negotiation playbooks. Drive improvements in NDA intake, tracking, and documentation processes utilizing the CLM (Malbek), including automation and standardization initiatives. Support corporate maintenance, including entity management, annual filings, and governance record‑keeping. Manage domestic and international entity formation and maintenance, tracking director and officer information across global subsidiaries. Draft and update corporate records, including board and committee minutes, Secretary’s Certificates, and other governance‑related documents. Manage execution of corporate documents using wet ink signatures, e‑signature platforms (e.g., DocuSign), and notary coordination. Respond to KYC (Know Your Customer) and UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Ownership) requests. Assist with federal, state, and local filings, maintain organized digital and physical files, support audits, and monitor deadlines and calendars. Provide miscellaneous support on lien enforcement matters utilizing technology platforms. Support litigation and IP matters as requested. Assist with M&A due diligence, data‑room management, document organization, closing binders, and post‑closing compliance. Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve templates, and enhance legal operations efficiency. Qualifications Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts and corporate legal documents with a focus on NDAs. Strong understanding of corporate governance and corporate record keeping. Ability to interact with government authorities and prepare and file state registrations, business licenses, annual reports. Proficient in legal technology and databases, including CLM systems. Compensation & Benefits Hourly pay range: $57.69–$67.31 per hour (approx. $120,000–$140,000 per year based on a full‑time schedule). Equal Opportunity Employer Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nextpower LLC, USA