Senior Corporate Paralegal

AEVEX Aerospace

. Develop and maintain the global entity portfolio, including domestic and international subsidiaries, joint ventures, and special-purpose entities .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $122,000 - $137,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in entity management, corporate governance, and compliance with regulatory requirements, particularly in the context of M&A transactions and public company operations. Proficient in managing corporate records, documentation, and relationships with external stakeholders while ensuring data integrity and adherence to deadlines.

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Entity ManagementCorporate GovernanceM&A Transaction SupportDocument AuthenticationParalegal Certification

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Hard Skills

Entity FormationCorporate ComplianceBoard Portal SoftwareDocument Management SystemsSEC FilingsCorporate RestructuringTransfer-Pricing DocumentationGovernance ReportingNotarization ProcessesIntercompany Agreements

Soft Skills

Exceptional Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailExcellent Communication SkillsHigh Level of DiscretionAbility to Manage Competing Priorities

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteDocuSignAdobe SignDiligent Boards

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal CertificatePACE (NFPA)CP/CLA (NALA)

Industry Keywords

Defense Contractor RegulationsCFIUS/FOCIITAR/EARGovernment ContractsPublic Company OperationsCorporate Secretarial FunctionsEquity Compensation AdministrationCap Table Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain the global entity portfolio, including domestic and international subsidiaries, joint ventures, and special-purpose entities
Manage annual reports, franchise tax filings, registered agent relationships, and qualifications to do business
Coordinate entity formations, qualifications, mergers, dissolutions, name changes, and other lifecycle events
Track corporate compliance calendars, deadlines, and recurring filings
Partner with finance, tax, and treasury teams on entity-related corporate actions and intercompany matters
Own and improve the entity management process, including data integrity and reporting
Maintain corporate records and minute books, including organizational documents, bylaws, operating agreements, board and shareholder consents, and certificates
Prepare and maintain board and committee meeting materials, resolutions, minutes, and consents
Manage signature authority matrices, officer lists, director records, and authorization documentation
Generate governance reports, organizational charts, and corporate structure summaries
Support M&A transactions through due diligence, data room management, signing and closing logistics, and post-closing integration
Assist with corporate restructurings, reorganizations, entity rationalization, and step-plan execution
Prepare and maintain intercompany agreements and transfer-pricing documentation
Support treasury operations, including bank documentation, KYC requests, signatory updates, and corporate certifications
Coordinate with outside counsel, accountants, financial advisors, and transaction parties
Draft, file, and manage routine corporate documents
Coordinate notarization, apostille, authentication, and legalization of corporate documents
Manage relationships with notaries, registered agents, embassies/consulates, and document-service vendors
Respond to corporate-document requests from auditors, counterparties, lenders, and regulators
Maintain organized digital and physical archives with retention and access controls
Perform other duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong working knowledge of notarization, apostille, and document authentication/legalization processes for domestic and cross-border transactions
Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to interface with senior executives, board members, and external counsel
High level of discretion and judgment handling confidential and sensitive information
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, document management systems, and electronic signature platforms such as DocuSign or Adobe Sign
Familiarity with defense-contractor regulatory considerations, including CFIUS/FOCI, ITAR/EAR, and government contracts disclosure obligations
Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program, or equivalent professional experience
Paralegal certifications such as PACE (NFPA) or CP/CLA (NALA)
10+ years of paralegal experience, with meaningful in-house experience at a public or large private company
Deep expertise in entity management, corporate governance, and SEC/public-company corporate operations
Hands-on experience with board portal software such as Diligent Boards or similar
Experience supporting M&A transactions, corporate restructurings, and multi-entity organizations
In-house experience at an aerospace, air defense, defense industrial base, or government contracting company
Experience supporting public-company corporate secretarial functions, including SEC filings, proxy preparation, and annual meeting logistics
Background supporting equity compensation administration, cap table management, and stock plan operations
Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance
U.S. Citizenship required
Regular and reliable full-time attendance
Professional behavior consistent with company policies and practices

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k)-retirement plan
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company
Professional development funds
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support
Equal employment opportunity