Senior Corporate Paralegal
The Los Angeles County Bar Association - LACBA, San Jose, CA, United States
Senior Legal Assistant / Corporate Legal Specialist (On‑Site)
Location:
San Jose, CA (5 days on‑site)
Compensation:
$180K–$200K base + 10% bonus + Equity
A growing, fast‑paced legal department is hiring a Senior Legal Assistant / Corporate Legal Specialist to support the General Counsel of a large, well‑established company. This is a newly created, full‑time role designed for a seasoned legal professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and can anticipate needs before they arise.
About the Role This position provides high‑level legal, paralegal, and administrative support directly to the GC and broader legal team. The ideal candidate brings a blend of corporate legal experience, including time in both private practice and in‑house, with strong paralegal fundamentals. You’ll handle a mix of:
Corporate governance support
Contract/document management
Legal operations support
Vendor/matter management
Board and entity documentation
Signature and workflow coordination
Legal technology and CLM systems
Day‑to‑day legal team administrative operations
Who They’re Looking For The GC needs someone who is:
Experienced:
10+ years supporting corporate legal functions
Paralegal‑savvy:
Paralegal background strongly preferred
Mature and proactive:
Can anticipate needs, pivot quickly, and manage shifting priorities
Resilient and flexible:
Comfortable supporting a GC with a flexible schedule
Reliable:
Willing to occasionally take calls or respond after hours/weekends
Detail‑oriented:
Strong command of legal jargon, document management, and corporate governance
Tech‑comfortable:
Familiar with CLM tools, e‑signature platforms, MS Office, SharePoint, etc.
Industry experience is a nice‑to‑have but not required.
Work Environment
Fully on‑site, 5 days per week
(some flexibility on an as‑needed basis)
Fast‑paced legal department with high visibility to leadership
Direct partnership with the GC
Collaborative environment with opportunities to streamline processes and support key legal functions
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San Jose, CA (5 days on‑site)
Compensation:
$180K–$200K base + 10% bonus + Equity
A growing, fast‑paced legal department is hiring a Senior Legal Assistant / Corporate Legal Specialist to support the General Counsel of a large, well‑established company. This is a newly created, full‑time role designed for a seasoned legal professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and can anticipate needs before they arise.
About the Role This position provides high‑level legal, paralegal, and administrative support directly to the GC and broader legal team. The ideal candidate brings a blend of corporate legal experience, including time in both private practice and in‑house, with strong paralegal fundamentals. You’ll handle a mix of:
Corporate governance support
Contract/document management
Legal operations support
Vendor/matter management
Board and entity documentation
Signature and workflow coordination
Legal technology and CLM systems
Day‑to‑day legal team administrative operations
Who They’re Looking For The GC needs someone who is:
Experienced:
10+ years supporting corporate legal functions
Paralegal‑savvy:
Paralegal background strongly preferred
Mature and proactive:
Can anticipate needs, pivot quickly, and manage shifting priorities
Resilient and flexible:
Comfortable supporting a GC with a flexible schedule
Reliable:
Willing to occasionally take calls or respond after hours/weekends
Detail‑oriented:
Strong command of legal jargon, document management, and corporate governance
Tech‑comfortable:
Familiar with CLM tools, e‑signature platforms, MS Office, SharePoint, etc.
Industry experience is a nice‑to‑have but not required.
Work Environment
Fully on‑site, 5 days per week
(some flexibility on an as‑needed basis)
Fast‑paced legal department with high visibility to leadership
Direct partnership with the GC
Collaborative environment with opportunities to streamline processes and support key legal functions
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