Corporate Paralegal

We are currently seeking corporate governance paralegals to join our bench of fully vetted candidates working temporary secondments for our top F100 clients on a remote basis.

Responsibilities:

• Assist client's legal team in drafting and reviewing corporate governance documents, including board resolutions, bylaws, policies, and charters
• Conduct research and analyze legal and regulatory requirements related to corporate governance and compliance
• Maintain and update corporate records, including board and committee minutes, shareholder records, and other governance-related documents
• Assist with the preparation and filing of corporate documents including annual reports, proxy statements, and SEC filings

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4+ years of corporate governance experience gained working as a paralegal in a large corporate in-house environment
• Strong understanding of corporate governance principles and best practices and familiarity with corporate filings, SEC regulations, and compliance requirements
• Proficient in legal research tools, databases, and related software
• Open to working in an engagement-based role, seconded to clients on a temporary basis for approximately 6 months at a time

Compensation, Benefits & Location:

This role offers a range of competitive compensation starting at $80,000 and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits, 401K and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Learn more about working at Axiom.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at [email protected] and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.

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Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.

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