Senior Paralegal

Why join us

Brex is the AI-powered spend platform. We help companies spend with confidence with integrated corporate cards, banking, and global payments, plus intuitive software for travel and expenses. Tens of thousands of companies from startups to enterprises — including DoorDash, Flexport, and Compass — use Brex to proactively control spend, reduce costs, and increase efficiency on a global scale.

Working at Brex allows you to push your limits, challenge the status quo, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. We’re committed to building a diverse team and inclusive culture and believe your potential should only be limited by how big you can dream. We make this a reality by empowering you with the tools, resources, and support you need to grow your career.

Legal at Brex

The Legal team helps the company grow responsibly, advocating for Brex and for the tens of thousands of growing businesses we serve. We protect Brex, provide strategic advice and guidance to all internal teams, advise on risk, and represent the company externally, negotiating with partners and interacting with regulators. Reimagining the financial system in a highly regulated environment requires creativity and resourcefulness, and we welcome the challenge.

What you’ll do

As a Senior Paralegal at Brex, you will play a critical role in supporting our legal team on a broad array of legal matters. You will be responsible for managing and operationalizing a variety of legal processes, including legal requests, lien enforcement, and bankruptcy filings. You will also have experience in, and help manage, corporate legal matters including legal entity management, keeping required company filings up to date, assisting on due diligence matters, helping prepare board-related materials, and assisting with equity administration. You will collaborate with legal team members and other stakeholders to provide general legal support on critical matters and help drive business results through effective process management. 

Where you'll work

This role will be based in our Seattle office. You must be willing to work in office at least 2 days per week on Wednesday and Thursday, starting the week of January 6th, 2025. Employees will be able to work remotely for up to 4 weeks per year, for a minimum of one week at a time.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the handling of legal process requests from law enforcement, collaborating with internal stakeholders to provide necessary information and documentation while maintaining compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain comprehensive tracking systems to monitor the progress of legal proceedings, including case status, deadlines, and response metrics. Generate regular reports to inform stakeholders about the status of legal matters.
• Assist in developing and maintaining standard operating procedures for legal process handling.
• Manage the full spectrum of bankruptcy claim filings, including claim submission, case oversight, and record maintenance.
• Coordinate with attorneys, courts, and various internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely compliance with deadlines and procedural requirements.
• Administer lien, levy, and garnishment actions, including account suspensions and releases.
• Lead and/or assist with project management for legal department projects and assist in the development or improvement of templates, department-wide business processes, and policies and procedure
• Manage the company’s legal entities (domestic and international) ensuring compliance with all reporting, filing, and other obligations
• Provide support for corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments, including managing due diligence processes and maintaining a diligence bank.
• Maintain and organize corporate records, including bylaws, operating agreements, and shareholder agreements, and provide support for corporate governance activities, including preparing minutes and other governance documents.

Qualifications:

• Paralegal certificate preferred
• 6+ years of experience as a corporate and/or litigation paralegal, preferably with a mix of in-house and law firm experience.
• Proficiency in legal research, drafting legal documents, and managing complex litigation matters.
• Strong technology skills and proficiency in Google Suite, Jira, Salesforce, Logickull, Google Vault, and e-discovery software applications. Willingness to learn new legal technology platforms.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse teams, including remote and cross-functional groups.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and ethical conduct i