Corporate Paralegal
Contract to hire
Hybrid
Chesterfield, MO
60-65/hr

Must Haves:

• 5+ years relevant experience 
• Bachelors Degree
• Strong MS Office, writing, communication skills
• Good time management/Organizations skills

• CP/CRP

We are seeking a detail-oriented Legal & Compliance Specialist to support a growing organization with a broad range of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and legal operations initiatives. This role is ideal for a paralegal or legal operations professional who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and is comfortable managing multiple workstreams across corporate, compliance, and transactional matters.

Experience in the construction or infrastructure space is a plus, but not required.

Corporate Governance & Filings

• Manage and coordinate corporate filings across multiple jurisdictions, including annual reports, entity registrations, and renewals
• Maintain corporate records, entity structure, and governance documentation
• Track and ensure compliance with state-level requirements and deadlines

State Prequalification & Licensing

• Prepare and submit contractor prequalification packages for state and municipal agencies
• Maintain and renew licenses, registrations, and certifications required for operations
• Monitor regulatory changes impacting qualification status

Compliance & KYC

• Support Know Your Customer (KYC) and vendor onboarding processes, including document collection and verification
• Assist with internal compliance programs, ensuring adherence to applicable legal and regulatory standards
• Maintain organized compliance records and audit trails

Legal Due Diligence (Buy-Side M&A)

• Assist with legal due diligence for acquisitions and strategic investments
• Review and organize data rooms, summarize key findings, and track diligence requests
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders (legal counsel, finance, deal teams)

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)

• Support the implementation and ongoing management of a Contract Lifecycle Management system
• Help design workflows, templates, and contract repositories
• Assist with contract intake, organization, and tracking throughout the contract lifecycle

General Legal Operations

• Improve legal processes and workflows to increase efficiency and scalability
• Coordinate with outside counsel on various matters
• Provide ad hoc support on legal and compliance initiatives as needed

• Bachelor's degree required; Paralegal certification or equivalent experience preferred
• 5+ years of experience in a paralegal, legal operations, or compliance role
• Experience with corporate governance, filings, or regulatory compliance
• Familiarity with KYC processes and/or due diligence workflows
• Exposure to contract management systems and legal tech tools preferred
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Nice to Have:

• Experience in construction, infrastructure, or engineering-related industries
• Experience supporting M&A transactions or corporate development teams
• Familiarity with multi-state regulatory environments

• Corporate entities remain in good standing across all jurisdictions
• Filings, prequalifications, and compliance requirements are proactively managed
• Legal due diligence processes are organized and efficient
• CLM system is successfully implemented and adopted by the business
• Legal and compliance operations run smoothly with improved efficiency over time

• Opportunity to build and shape legal/compliance infrastructure from the ground up
• High visibility role working closely with leadership
• Exposure to strategic transactions and operational initiatives
• Collaborative and fast-moving environment with meaningful impact