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About the job

The Corporate Paralegal provides legal and administrative support to the Legal Department by assisting with corporate governance, entity management, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, litigation and claims management, and legal operations. This role works closely with attorneys, business leaders, finance, HR, IT, and external counsel to ensure efficient legal support across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Governance

Maintain corporate records, minute books, and governance documents.

Prepare board and committee meeting materials, resolutions, consents, and minutes.

Manage legal entity formations, dissolutions, mergers, qualifications, and annual filings.

Maintain corporate organizational charts and subsidiary records.

Coordinate annual corporate governance calendars and compliance requirements.

Commercial Contracts

Draft, review, and revise routine agreements using approved templates, including:

Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)

Vendor Agreements

Customer Agreements

Statements of Work

Amendments

Track contract execution and maintain contract lifecycle management (CLM) system.

Monitor contract renewal and termination dates.

Assist attorneys during contract negotiations.

Compliance

Support corporate compliance initiatives and internal policies.

Assist with ethics and compliance training.

Track required regulatory filings and licenses.

Maintain compliance documentation and certifications.

Monitor legal developments affecting the business.

Assisting with securities law compliance, including SEC filings, if supporting a public company.

Litigation & Dispute Management

Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation and claims.

Manage legal holds and document preservation.

Maintain litigation tracker and document repository.

Process subpoenas and governmental inquiries.

Legal Operations

Manage legal department records and document management systems.

Process invoices and manage outside counsel billing.

Track legal spend and budgets.

Support implementation and administration of legal technology platforms.

Develop reports and legal metrics for department leadership.

Leading implementation of legal technology and process improvement initiatives.

Cross-Functional Support

Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, HR, Risk Management, and Compliance.

Respond to internal legal requests.

Coordinate signatures and execution of legal documents.

Support mergers, acquisitions, financing transactions, and other strategic projects.

Qualifications

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred.

Experience

3–10 years of corporate paralegal experience.

Experience in an in-house legal department strongly preferred.

Experience supporting public company governance is a plus.

Experience with entity management and contract lifecycle management systems preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

Strong understanding of:

Corporate governance

Entity management

Commercial contracts

Corporate compliance

Legal records management

Excellent organizational and project management skills.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

High level of discretion and professionalism.

Strong attention to detail.

Technology

Experience with:

Microsoft Office Suite

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platforms

Entity management software

Document management systems

Electronic signature platforms (e.g., DocuSign or Adobe Sign)

Preferred Competencies

Business judgment and commercial awareness

Initiative and problem-solving ability

Collaboration across departments

Process improvement mindset

Strong customer service orientation

Why You Will Love Working Here

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance that starts on your first day! Employer HSA contribution (up to $1,000/single or $2,000/family depending on plan type)

On-site Medical Center, Pharmacy, Barbershop, and fitness center

401(K) Match + Employer contribution

As Our Philosophy states: People are our most important asset. Ample opportunity for career growth- we promote from within

Employee Assistance Program

Quarterly profit sharing (with no cap!)

Worthington Enterprises is proud to foster an inclusive workplace where employees are empowered to innovate, grow, and contribute their unique strengths. Your talents may be a fit for this role or other opportunities across our organization—apply today to explore your potential. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the application and hiring process; if you need assistance using our careers website, please contact careers@wthg.com.

Worthington Enterprises is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that improve everyday lives by elevating spaces and experiences. The company operates with two primary business segments: Building Performance Solutions and Trade & Specialty Solutions. Our deeply held Philosophy is rooted in the Golden Rule – we treat our customers, employees, investors and suppliers as we would like to be treated.