Paralegal

We're looking for a tech-savvy and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our fast-paced legal team. As part of a scale-up tech company, you will support our Corporate Counsel in various areas, including contracts, regulatory compliance (including government/defense), corporate governance, litigation support, and data privacy. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and be able to handle multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining high levels of accuracy.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Corporate Governance: Assist in the maintenance of corporate records, including board resolutions, minutes, and filings related to company structure and subsidiaries.
• Contract Management: Assist in the drafting, reviewing, and managing of a wide variety of commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, software licensing, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and service-level agreements (SLAs).
• Compliance and Regulatory Support: Support the legal team in ensuring compliance with industry regulations, including maintaining separate systems for export controlled/classified information.
• Document Management: Organize and maintain electronic legal files, ensuring that all documents are stored and managed efficiently using case management software or cloud-based solutions.
• Intellectual Property: Assist in managing the company's intellectual property portfolio, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Coordinate with external counsel on filings and renewals.
• Legal Research: Conduct research on emerging laws and regulations in the technology space, such as AI, data security, cybersecurity, and other relevant tech policies.
• Litigation Support: Coordinate with external counsel on litigation matters, including responding to subpoenas, document requests, and discovery obligations.
• Data Privacy and Cybersecurity: Support the legal and IT teams in responding to data breaches or cybersecurity incidents, including assisting with investigations and drafting reports or notifications.
• Administrative Support: Provide administrative support to the legal team, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and communication with external counsel or stakeholders.

Qualifications and Skills

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, or a Paralegal Certificate from an accredited program.
• 5+ years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in the technology, software, or corporate environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Familiarity with tech-related and government/defense legal areas, such as intellectual property, data privacy, cybersecurity, and compliance.
• Experience in a defense, tech or software company with exposure to corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with internal stakeholders, external counsel, and regulatory bodies.
• Excellent organizational skills and a strong ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment while maintaining high accuracy.
• Ability to anticipate needs, identify potential issues, and propose solutions proactively.
• High degree of professionalism, integrity, and ability to handle confidential information.
• Certification from the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA) or a similar organization (nice to have)

Benefits

• Flexible working hours & hybrid workplace
• Stock Options
• Generous holiday & PTO allowance
• Health Insurance (includes dental & vision)
• Medical flex spending
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan - 401k
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Learning and development opportunities
• Regular team socials

About Auterion

We are building the leading software platform for AI-powered autonomous systems for enterprise and government customers. Our team is supporting the most important missions and solving the most challenging problems.

At Auterion, we bring together the sharpest minds who love to solve the hardest problems. Join a vibrant team built on innovation, openness, and excellence, where you'll be empowered to develop ideas, collaborate across all levels, and make an impact that matters.