Senior Paralegal - Trade Licensing and Corporate

Job Description

Job Description

Together We Build – Partnership, Innovation, Excellence, and Safety

At Kelso Industries, 3,500+ employees across 30 companies work together to deliver exceptional HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical solutions nationwide. Join us to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of a team where innovation, excellence, and safety come first.

Recruiter Notice : We respectfully ask external recruiters and staffing agencies not to submit candidates. We only accept direct applications.

Position Summary

Kelso Industries is seeking a senior-level Paralegal to support corporate, compliance, and operational legal needs across our MEP+ portfolio companies, with particular responsibility for managing state and local trade licensing. This is a newly created role, ideal for a proactive, organized professional with a client-service mindset who enjoys building scalable processes, managing details, and supporting a growing legal function in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate & Compliance

• Maintain legal entity records for portfolio companies
• Support entity formation and foreign qualification filings
• Assist in selecting and managing a registered agent / annual report service provider
• Help implement internal compliance policies (e.g., privacy, ethics, anti-bribery)
• Support internal audits and investigations

Trade Licensing Management

Contract Administration

Litigation Support

Qualifications

Why Join Kelso Industries?

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating efficient, sustainable, and high-performance environments that make a lasting impact across the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.

Here you will experience :

Growth Opportunities : Develop new skills, take on exciting challenges, and advance your career in meaningful ways.

Company Culture : You'll thrive in an environment that supports your growth, values your contributions, and makes work fulfilling and enjoyable.

Impact : Your work directly contributes to meaningful outcomes, allowing you to see the difference you make and feel a sense of purpose every day.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits : You'll be rewarded fairly for your contributions while enjoying perks that enhance your financial security, health, and overall well-being.

Kelso Industries celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Kelso does business