Paralegal

ROLE : Paralegal

DURATION : 3-6 month contract to hire

LOCATION : Onsite 4 days / week in Uptown Dallas

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description The Corporate Paralegal supports the legal department and business operations of a fast-paced organization. This role is responsible for assisting with corporate governance, international legal entities, franchise operations, insurance matters, and compliance across various jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities :

• Assist with the formation, maintenance, and dissolution of domestic and international legal entities, including preparing resolutions and managing entity records.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with vendors, suppliers, franchisees, and business partners to ensure compliance with company standards and legal regulations.
• Support corporate governance activities, including preparing board materials, shareholder communications, and legal documentation for meetings and transactions.
• Facilitate compliance with regulatory and legal requirements by tracking filing deadlines and ensuring documents are filed correctly.
• Assist with insurance claims, renewals, and risk management processes relevant to QSR operations.
• Coordinate with internal departments (finance, tax, HR, operations) and external counsel to gather necessary information and documentation for corporate filings and compliance.
• Provide day-to-day support for legal team operations and assist in other ad-hoc legal tasks as required.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE