Paralegal

Accountabilities

• • Support contract drafting, review, redlining, execution, and lifecycle management, including tracking deadlines, obligations, approvals, and other key milestones.
  • Maintain and organize corporate governance records, including board consents, resolutions, subsidiary documentation, and regulatory filings.
  • Coordinate the execution of government and commercial agreements while maintaining accurate and structured documentation repositories.
  • Conduct legal and factual research related to government procurement, FAR/DFARS requirements, regulatory developments, and compliance obligations.
  • Prepare and organize documentation for audits, government inquiries, compliance reviews, and other regulatory activities, including matters involving CUI, cybersecurity, and export controls.
  • Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of internal legal processes, templates, policies, and documentation frameworks.
  • Assist the General Counsel with due diligence, financing activities, board materials, and related corporate documentation.
  • Coordinate with external legal counsel across litigation, intellectual property, corporate, regulatory, and other specialized matters.
  • Prepare presentations, reports, summaries, and other materials for executive leadership and internal stakeholders.
  • Work collaboratively with executives, technical teams, government-facing personnel, and external advisors while maintaining confidentiality and professional discretion.

  Requirements

  • 8–10+ years of paralegal experience within a law firm, corporate legal department, government organization, or comparable professional environment.
  • Active paralegal certification or relevant degree, such as an ABA-approved paralegal certificate, associate's or bachelor's degree in paralegal studies, or equivalent qualifications.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting legal operations in a defense, aerospace, government, government-adjacent, or similarly regulated environment.
  • Strong knowledge of government contracting processes, procurement workflows, FAR/DFARS requirements, and related compliance obligations.
  • Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex matters and competing deadlines.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, discretion, and a high degree of accuracy when handling sensitive legal and business information.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear legal and executive-facing materials.
  • Experience interacting effectively with senior executives, technical teams, external counsel, and other stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
  • Experience with aerospace or defense contractors, federal programs, or regulated technology companies is highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with CUI requirements, cybersecurity frameworks, and U.S. export control regulations is a plus.
  • Experience supporting financing transactions, intellectual property matters, litigation, or corporate transactions is advantageous.
  • Proficiency with document-management systems, contract lifecycle management tools, and modern collaboration platforms is preferred.
  • Must be able to satisfy applicable U.S. export-control and ITAR eligibility requirements for access to controlled technology.

  Benefits

  • Competitive full-time salaried compensation.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Stock options.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Unlimited paid time off.
  • Flexible Flex-Friday schedule.
  • Remote work flexibility, with the option to work from headquarters in Houston, Texas.
  • Professional development and learning opportunities.
  • Opportunity to support innovative aerospace and defense programs and work alongside highly technical teams.
  • Equal opportunity workplace committed to supporting qualified employees, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.