Corporate Paralegal

About the Company

A longstanding national distributor with a 80+year history and more than 150 branches across 48 states is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to join its corporate headquarters. The company is private equity–backed and rapidly expanding, offering a unique balance of stability and growth.

Position Overview

The Corporate Paralegal will work closely with the CFO and serve as a central resource for contracting, compliance, governance support, and large‑scale operations projects. This role requires a self‑starter who enjoys independence and process ownership.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage customer and vendor contracting, including NDAs
• Oversee and improve the company’s AI-based contract repository system
• Assist with leases across the company’s multi‑state footprint
• Support light sales & use tax matters
• Lead coordination efforts for large environmental & product stewardship initiatives
• Collaborate with EHS, operations, and commercial teams
• Work directly with external counsel
• Support due diligence and related projects in a PE environment

Preferred Experience

• Experience as a corporate paralegal and contract manager
• Strong organizational and process‑management skills
• Exposure to environmental compliance, DOT/hazmat, transportation, distribution, or logistics is a plus
• Comfortable partnering with business leaders and operating independently