Corporate Paralegal

Corporate Paralegal

Apply now: Corporate Paralegal, location is Hybrid. The start date is ASAP for this 6-month contract position.

Job Title: Corporate Paralegal Location-Type: Hybrid (2 days/week onsite in Owings Mills, MD for first month then can go to DC or Baltimore) Start Date Is: ASAP Duration: 6-month contract with potential contract-to-hire opportunity Compensation Range: $20-34/hr W2 Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401K Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Job Description

Support corporate governance and board administration activities by assisting with board meetings, governance documentation, subsidiary board management, and corporate secretarial functions under attorney oversight.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Distribute board materials through governance platforms such as Diligent
• Take meeting minutes and draft minutes for attorney review and board approval
• Support governance activities for multiple subsidiary boards and legal entities
• Assist senior corporate secretaries with board meetings, governance projects, and board communications
• Gather, draft, and summarize information for board materials, presentations, and stakeholder communications
• Manage governance-related requests through shared inboxes and internal communication channels
• Coordinate meeting preparation activities, agendas, and supporting documentation
• Draft governance-related memoranda, resolutions, and corporate records

Minimum Requirements

• Up to 10 years of combined law firm and in-house legal experience
• 5 years of law firm experience
• Corporate secretarial experience supporting a U.S. company's Board of Directors under attorney oversight
• Experience coordinating board materials and meeting preparation
• Strong understanding of corporate governance practices, officer appointments, approvals, and board communications
• Experience drafting board resolutions, meeting minutes, and governance documentation
• Experience with state filings in Delaware, Maryland, and surrounding jurisdictions
• Experience supporting multiple legal entities and subsidiary boards
• Experience using governance platforms such as Diligent
• Excellent written communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting mutual fund board governance activities
• Experience within a large corporate legal department
• Prior financial services industry experience
• Experience managing governance-related communications and shared inbox requests