Senior Legal Administrative Assistant

Position: Senior Legal Administrative  Assistant
Description

A leading organization is seeking a Senior Legal Assistant to provide advanced paralegal and administrative support to a busy legal department. This full-time, in-office position is located in San Jose and covers corporate governance, contract management, and comprehensive legal operations. Experience in the energy, utilities, or related sectors is a plus, but not required. If you're a Senior Legal Assistant or Paralegal with 15+ years of experience looking to take the next step in your career, apply today!

Key Responsibilities:

+ Provide executive-level support to legal leadership, including managing legal matters, invoice and PO processing, and coordinating with vendors.

+ Support Board and committee operations by preparing meeting materials, drafting agendas, distributing governance documentation, and maintaining compliance records.

+ Maintain corporate records, annual filings, and assist with subsidiary governance.

+ Draft, review, organize, and archive contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.

+ Manage e-signature workflows and contract lifecycle using legal technology tools.

+ Maintain legal databases and knowledge management resources.

+ Organize and coordinate meetings, events, and onboarding for the legal team.

+ Liaise with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

+ Contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certification strongly preferred.

+ 15+ years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal, ideally within a corporate legal environment or law firm.

+ Knowledge of corporate governance, contract management, board management platforms, and legal technology.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, and CLM solutions.

+ Excellent organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.

+ Highest commitment to confidentiality and attention to detail.

+ Experience in the reliable energy or utilities industry is a plus.

Apply today to bring your expertise to a dynamic team in San Jose!

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