Uplight is the technology partner for energy providers and the clean energy ecosystem.
725+ employees
EnergySaaSB2BClean Tech
Open for applications
Role
Who you are
Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience working as a paralegal in a corporate legal department or law firm (Paralegal)
10+ years of experience working as a paralegal in a corporate legal department or law firm (Senior Paralegal)
Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality
Strong knowledge of corporate law / corporate governance, commercial contracts, and legal research methods
Familiarity with data privacy and security, intellectual property, litigation, regulatory compliance, employment / immigration
Familiarity with Ironclad or another CLM
Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills
Ability to proactively exercise independent judgment and decision making skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities, multitask, and complete objectives in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
At least five years of intensive experience with contracts negotiation and management
Experience working closely with or reporting to legal counsel
Knowledge of and experience with contract terms and legal requirements
Ability to multitask, demonstrate organization, prioritization, and time management skills to ensure that work-related activities are completed in an accurate and timely manner
Excellent writing skills and ability to demonstrate clear and concise communication
Desirables
Experience with subsidiary management and international corporate law
Notary Public certification
What the job involves
The Corporate Paralegal will be responsible for maintaining corporate records, drafting and reviewing legal documents and contracts, conducting legal research, supporting regulatory compliance, and otherwise provides legal support on a wide variety of matters handled in the legal department. This position requires the ability to anticipate needs, think critically, and offer solutions to problems with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. Maintain corporate records and databases, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Support counsel with corporate/subsidiary management, board of directors and corporate governance efforts Support counsel in regulatory work including monitoring compliance, conducting research, preparing periodic filings and maintaining appropriate records
Contract process management, including intake, populating templates, liaising with internal stakeholders, request tracking, and facilitating signatures Maintain and update contract management system, including contract records, periodic quality control, routine reporting, and user updates Execute on e-signature requests, including intake, tracking, and facilitating signatures Conduct legal research on general, compliance, and industry-specific legal issues
Coordinate with external legal counsel on litigation, intellectual property, employment/immigration, regulatory compliance, etc Assist with legal projects and initiatives as assigned by attorneys Collaborate with other departments, such as finance, people team, and security/CISO team, to support corporate legal initiatives and projects Perform a variety of administrative tasks and support for legal department, including legal billing and budgeting Perform other duties as assigned Review, analyze, draft and revise contracts in concert with sales leads, professional services leads and counsel Work with internal and external stakeholders to carefully obtain and track the requirements needed for each contract
Coordinate and negotiate contract process with customer and vendor procurement teams Collaborate on and assist with management of practical, organization-wide contract management process and system (Ironclad), overseeing the processes needed to create, execute and analyze contracts Maintain organized systems of digital contract records Communicate and manage contracts workflow
Uplight is dedicated to empowering energy providers and customers to achieve decarbonization goals through innovative software solutions. The company aims to streamline the transition to a clean energy ecosystem for utilities worldwide, ensuring sustainability and efficiency while helping customers reduce energy costs.