Paralegal

Corporate ParalegalA Corporate Paralegal to support legal, compliance, and operational workflows. In this position, you'll not only handle traditional corporate paralegal responsibilities but also play a critical role in supporting our partnerships and strategic initiatives, helping keep us compliant and nimble in the fast-paced cryptocurrency regulatory environment. Success in this role requires self-reliance, resourcefulness, and organization. You'll love this position if you thrive in ambiguity, enjoy taking initiative, and are eager to wear many hats. As a member of our legal team, you'll be entrusted with sensitive information, complex projects, and direct interactions with key internal and external stakeholders. Ideal candidates would be based in DC or NYC; we will consider remote candidates for the right fit.Legal SupportPrepare, review, edit, proofread, and manage legal documents, including NDAs, vendor agreements, and partnership agreementsOrganize and maintain our corporate records, ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate governance requirements, and assist in managing corporate and financial licensing/regulatory filings across multiple domestic and international jurisdictionsAssist with gathering and organizing documents for transaction and partnership diligenceSet up, organize, and maintain secure data rooms for various diligence projectsAssist with updates and coordination of employee-facing legal materials (e.g., employee handbook)Prepare signature packets, create and manage timelines and project checklists, coordinate legalization processes for regulatory filingsLegal Operations & Process ImprovementIssue-spot bottlenecks in our legal workflows, recommend solutions, and implement scalable processes, including for CLM, corporate records, and matter trackingSupport contract lifecycle oversight by tracking renewals, expirations, obligations, and milestones, and managing reporting through our contract lifecycle management (CLM) softwareBuild and maintain internal legal knowledge repositories (e.g., contract playbooks, clause libraries, FAQs)Triage and manage legal requests from internal teams via intake forms, Slack bots, or ticketing systemsManage vendor performance for the legal teamRisk ManagementGather documentation and prepare response materials for audits and regulatory filingsManage domestic and international lending and money transmitter licensing, registration, and renewal workflowsSupport our compliance team as needed with the rollout of compliance policiesWhat we're looking forAt least 4 years of experience as a corporate or commercial paralegal in an AmLaw 200 law firm or a mature in-house legal departmentDemonstrated ability to take full ownership of complex projects, including making independent decisions and managing ambiguityExceptional organization, a detail-oriented approach, and strong judgment and prioritization skillsProven comfort with confidentiality and discretionAbility to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including senior executives and legal professionalsCreative problem-solving skills and a solutions-first mindsetComfort in navigating a rapidly changing environment with multiple moving parts and prioritiesProficiency with tools like GSuite or Office365, Adobe Acrobat Pro, DocuSign, data rooms, and contract management software (e.g., SpotDraft or Ironclad)Based in NYC or willingness to travel to our NYC headquarters up to 25% of the timeNice to have, but not mandatoryExperience in fintech, blockchain, startup, or financial services environmentsBackground in state licensing requirements, corporate formation, and financial onboardingExposure to startup legal operations and cross-functional collaborationActive New York Notary Public commissionThings that enable a fulfilling, healthy, and happy experience at Rain:Unlimited time off Unlimited vacation can be daunting, so we require Rainmakers to take at least 10 days off.Flexible working We support a flexible workplace. If you feel comfortable at home, please work from home. If you'd like to work with others in an office, feel free to come in. We want everyone to be able to work in the environment in which they are their most confident and productive selves. New Rainmakers will receive a stipend to create a comfortable home environment.Easy to access benefits For US Rainmakers, we offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents, as well as a 100% company subsidized life insurance plan.Retirement goals Plan for the future with confidence. We offer a 401(k) with a 4% company match.Equity plan We offer every Rainmaker an equity option plan so we can all benefit from our success.Rain Cards We want Rainmakers to be knowledgeable about our core products and services. To support this mission, we issue a card for our team to use for testing.Health and Wellness High performance begins from within. Rainmakers are welcome to use their card for eligible health and wellness spending like gym memberships/fitness classes, massages, acupuncture - whatever recharges you!Team summits Summits play an important role at Rain! Time spent together helps us get to know each other, strengthen our relationships, and build a common destiny. Expect team and company off-sites both domestically and internationally.