(Senior) Paralegal - Corporate Legal Operations (m/ f / x)

<p>Plan A has set itself the ambitious goal to support businesses around the globe to decarbonise and deliver on their climate objectives, using science and technology. We offer a software for decarbonisation and ESG reporting capabilities, that enables businesses of the likes of BMW, Mollie, Sorare, GANNI, Chloé and N26, to successfully manage their net zero journey. Building and growing Plan A has been only possible thanks to our ever-expanding team across Europe.</p><p>We're looking for a Paralegal /Corporate Legal Operations Professional to support us to build, scale and operate Plan A. If our mission is aligned with your values and personal goals, we want to get to know you!<br/><br/><strong>Your responsibilities</strong></p><p></p><ul> <li>Collaborate with legal, finance and commercial teams to ensure accurate and timely document preparation.</li> <li>Oversee signatory processes and coordinate with internal departments to maintain legal documentation accuracy.</li> <li>Collaborate with legal and finance teams during investment rounds, assisting in due diligence processes and communication with investors.</li> <li>Compile and organise documents required for investor communications and regulatory compliance.</li> <li>Assist in the drafting, review, and organisation of legal documents, including contracts, NDAs, corporate documentation.</li> <li>Maintain a comprehensive record-keeping system for legal documents and transactions.</li> <li>Maintain and enhance a systematic and compliant approach to the archiving, storage and disposal of legal documents.</li> <li>Ensure accessibility and organisation of documents for internal and external stakeholders, as needed.</li> <li>Track and update document status, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.</li> <li>Assist on corporate governance and compliance activities, including minute book maintenance, annual filings, and policy updates.</li> <li>Assist on trademarks filings and portfolio management, including renewals, assignments, etc. Conduct regular reviews to ensure the portfolio aligns with the company's business strategy.</li> <li>Assist legal operations: project management, technology implementation, vendor management, and overall efficiency improvement within the legal department.</li> <li>Update legal documentation as required.</li> </ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul> <li>Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience as a paralegal/corporate legal operations professional, in-house experience in a fast-paced environment is a plus.</li> <li>Proven track record in drafting legal documents and supporting investment rounds.</li> <li>Values versatility and flexibility in legal support.</li> <li>Strong organisational and multitasking skills with high attention to detail.</li> <li>Familiarity with corporate housekeeping and governance processes.</li> <li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively.</li> <li>Ideally bring experience of working in a corporate setup to handle the growing demand for internal legal services.</li> <li>Ability to prioritise and react flexibly to changes.</li> <li>A hands-on mentality combined with sensitivity, trustworthiness and a strong sense of ethics.</li> <li>The candidate must demonstrate perfect proficiency in both written and oral English. German proficiency is a plus.</li> </ul><h3>What makes you stand out</h3><ul> <li>Background in corporate finance/corporate law is a plus.</li> <li>Knowledge on venture capital and start-up/scale-up set up and processes is a plus.</li> </ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Employee Stock Options (VSOP)</li></ul><ul> <li>Discounts and benefits via the Plan A Corporate Benefits Platform</li> <li>Access to online learning platforms (e.g. Masterclass, Master Plan) and online magazines (e.g. Sifted)</li> <li>Monthly team activities, company on- and offsite, and weekly team in-person gatherings on a Friday evening</li> <li>Flexibility to work remotely, in-office, or a bit of both</li> <li>28 vacation days per year, 30 days working-from-anywhere, plus annual educational leave and sabbatical leave</li> </ul><p><strong><br/>What you can expect from Plan A</strong></p><ul> <li>Contribution to a bigger purpose! Push the needle on climate action by contributing to the success of our carbon management and ESG software!</li> <li>We value collaboration over competition. You will become part of a cooperative and cross-functional environment, where we value sharing knowledge and best practices.</li> <li>We are always growing and so are you. We support you with <em>“MyPlan A”</em>, your personalised career journey, in hitting your professional development goals and your vision for life.</li> <li>Enjoy the perks of remote work while having access to our coworking space in the heart of Paris.</li> </ul><p></p>