Paralegal
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Pax8 also encourages all applicants authorized to work in the US to apply regardless of location.
The Paralegal works side-by-side with our VP of Corporate Counsel and the Finance department to help create processes and practices to improve the day-to-day efficiency and effectiveness of the finance department and the legal team, facilitate change, and control costs. They manage and support projects across the full range of subject matter supported by the legal team. The Paralegal proactively identifies areas of need and generates action plans.
Essential Responsibilities (includes, but is not limited to):
- Develop and enforce processes and policies to optimize workflow within the legal function as well as manage outside counsel usage and spend
- Administer the contract lifecycle management process
- Administer corporate governance operations and employee stock option management
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, technical support, business development, regulatory compliance, internal IT, and finance, as well as various business units
- Help the VP of Corporate Counsel define and drive strategic and operational initiatives with on-time and on-budget results
- Assist in identifying and implementing legal tools to streamline new or existing practices, as well as managing design, rollout, and training for new systems
- Assist with miscellaneous activities
Ideal Skills, Experience, and Competencies:
- At least three (3) years of experience with legal project operations and management in-house or at a law firm (both preferred)
- Prior experience developing forms, processes, playbooks, and policies
- Demonstrated ability to independently move projects forward by gaining the support needed from stakeholders while working in a cross-functional role
- Proven track record of collaborating with groups (e.g., finance, operations, product, sales, internal IT) to set objectives and produce meaningful results
- Strong experience in developing, implementing, and using legal department technology solutions (e.g., ServiceNow, IP management, DocuSign/SignNow e-signature)
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and successfully manage multiple deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to anticipate and balance the needs of multiple stakeholders
- Ability to rebound from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations
- Ability to gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
- Ability to know the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
- Ability to plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
Required Education & Certifications:
B.A./B.S. in related field or equivalent work experience
Compensation:
- Qualified candidates can expect a salary beginning at $64,000 or more depending on experience
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*Note: Compensation is benchmarked on local Denver Metro area market rates. Qualified candidates in other locations can expect a salary package that may be adjusted based off applicable cost of wages in their respective location.
At Pax8 we believe that your Total Rewards should include a benefits package that shows how much we value our greatest assets. Pax8 people enjoy the following benefits:
- Non-Commissioned Bonus Plans or Variable Commission
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employer Paid Short & Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
- Flexible, Open Vacation
- Paid Sick Time Off
- Extended Leave for Life events
- RTD Eco Pass (For local Colorado Employees)
- Career Development Programs
- Stock Option Eligibility
- Employee-led Resource Groups
Pax8 is the leading value-added cloud-based SaaS distributor, simplifying the cloud journey for our partners by integrating technology, business intelligence and proactive service to deliver an unparalleled experience. Serving over 13,000 partners through the indirect sales channel, our mission is to be the world’s favorite place to buy cloud products. We are a fast-growing, dynamic and high-energy startup organization, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the business. Culture is important to us, and at Pax8, it’s business, and it IS personal. We are passionate, creative and humorously offbeat. We work hard, keep it fun, and expect the best.
Pax8 not only wins numerous awards in our field but we have time and again been voted among the best places to work in Denver. We are committed to our goal of being the #1 employer of choice!
We Elev8 each other. We Advoc8 for our partners. We Innov8 continuously. We Celebr8 life.
Pax8 is an EEOC Employer.