Corporate Paralegal

Summary

Join WorkWave's growing Legal team as a Corporate Paralegal! You will support the General Counsel and business teams in managing corporate governance, contracts, compliance, and strategic projects. This role requires experience in a corporate environment, ideally within SaaS or tech. You will review, draft, and negotiate contracts; manage the contract lifecycle; prepare corporate documents; ensure data privacy compliance; and develop legal templates. WorkWave offers a remote-first global work community with flexible work options and a robust benefits package. We are a 10-time winner of Best Place to Work in New Jersey and a top software company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate from an accredited program, or juris doctor
• At least two years of experience as a corporate paralegal, ideally within a technology or SaaS company
• Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to follow through on projects to completion
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with business teams and external partners
• A proactive and adaptable approach to legal work with the ability to think strategically and handle complex legal issues

Responsibilities

• Assist with corporate governance, entity management, and compliance for WorkWave’s growing SaaS business
• Review, draft, and negotiate various contracts, including NDAs, service agreements, and vendor contracts
• Coordinate contract lifecycle management processes, including tracking renewals and expirations
• Support the legal team in the preparation and filing of corporate documents, including board resolutions, minutes, and regulatory filings with state and federal authorities
• Help ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) by maintaining documentation and assisting with data protection assessments
• Develop and maintain legal templates, policies, and training materials
• Liaise with internal teams and external counsel to support legal projects
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including procurement, product, engineering, and sales teams, to ensure legal compliance in various business areas such as product development, licensing, and customer agreements
• Conduct legal research on matters related to SaaS industry standards, intellectual property, and emerging tech regulations
• Maintain and organize legal files and documents, ensuring timely and efficient access to critical records

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with SaaS agreements, intellectual property (IP) issues, and privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA
• Paralegal certification

Benefits

• Health and dental
• 401k with company match
• Flexible Time Off policy or generous PTO plan (role dependent) and paid holidays
• Up to 4 weeks paid bonding leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Robust Employee Assistance Program through TotalCare offering free counseling 24/7/365, plus financial counseling, legal guidance, adoption assistance services and much more!
• 24/7 access to virtual medical care with Teladoc
• Quarterly awards based on peer nominations
• Regional discounts and perks
• Opportunities to participate in charitable events and give back to the community
• Remote work flexibility