Paralegal OR Senior Paralegal

Description

Uplight is creating a new category of energy. We make software that manages energy resources in homes and businesses—including things like smart thermostats, electric vehicles, solar panels, storage batteries, heat pumps, and even people’s behavior—to generate, shift, or save energy to balance the grid, making it more efficient and reliable. This creates clean energy capacity that can be used by the power grid instead of burning more fossil fuels. Our solutions accelerate the transition to clean energy and save money for energy customers.

We are looking for a Paralegal or Senior Paralegal to drive our company forward, and help us lead the clean energy revolution!

How You Will Make An Impact

• 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
  
  

What You Bring To Uplight

• 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
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of confidentiality and ability to work with highly sensitive data and information
• Exceptional communications skills to effectively deal with various levels of colleagues, management, and business partners
  
  

Bonus Points

• Experience with subsidiary management and international corporate law.
• Notary Public certification.
  
  

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, marginalized genders and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Uplight we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Why Join Uplight in Leading the Fight Against Climate Change?

At Uplight, We're Not Just Offering a Job – We're Offering a Chance To Be Part Of The Solution To One Of The World's Biggest Challenges. As a Certified B Corporation, We're Deeply Committed To Both Social And Environmental Responsibility. Here's Why You Should Join Our Team Of Passionate Uplighters

• Make a Meaningful Impact: Your work directly impacts our mission of decarbonization and building a more sustainable future.
• Grow Your Career: We offer ample advancement opportunities, robust learning and development programs, and a supportive team environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.
• Thrive: We offer comprehensive benefits, including flexible time off, generous parental leave, a wellness stipend, and work flexibility to help you thrive both personally and professionally.
• Belong to an Inclusive Community: We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, empowered, and heard. Our Employee Resource Groups offer opportunities to connect with colleagues who share your interests and backgrounds.
• Be Part of a Growing Movement: Join a team of dedicated individuals who are passionate about creating a more sustainable future. We offer a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued and your contributions recognized. Together, we can build a brighter tomorrow.
  
  

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits package and other perks, visit uplight.com/careers

Paralegal Salary Range: $70,000 to $85,000 + Bonus

Senior Paralegal Salary Range: $85,000 to $105,000 + Bonus

Application Deadline: September 6, 2024

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the approximate annual base compensation range is listed above. The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be determined by a number of factors including the applicant's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity among our team.

Uplight provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race (including hair texture and hairstyles), color, religion (including head coverings), age, sex, national origin, disability status (including neurodivergence), genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, neurotypicality, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.