Paralegal

We’re on a mission to make the skies safe and accessible for everyone. Our technology gives pilots greater control by simplifying the management of any aircraft during standard flight operations, inclement weather, and emergencies. Our SkyOS solution, rigorously and relentlessly developed by skilled and dedicated Skyrysers, is the key to unlocking this unbounded future. Our technology, combined with our commitment to saving lives and our passion for aviation, will empower everyone to experience the joy and freedom of flight.

PARALEGAL - EL SEGUNDO, CA

Skyryse is looking for a highly organized, proactive Corporate Paralegal to help build our legal function alongside our experienced VP, General Counsel. You will design the legal infrastructure for a fast-growing aviation tech company and help support the Legal Department's day-to-day work: corporate governance, commercial contracts, and the regulatory and asset records unique to an aviation company. You will operate with an important presence as the department's on-site resource in El Segundo, CA.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain corporate records, entity information, board and stockholder materials, approvals, signatures, annual filings, and related legal files.
• Draft, review, proofread, and format routine contracts and legal documents under attorney direction, including nondisclosure agreements, corporate resolutions, and other commercial or operational agreements.
• Own contract and document management end to end: intake, naming conventions, filing organization, and maintenance of organized contract and legal repositories.
• Maintain state and local licensing files and complete foreign qualifications and registrations accurately and on time.
• Support transactional matters as requested, including M&A and financing due diligence and contract negotiation support.
• Design, implement, and improve legal department processes, including templates, trackers, checklists, standard operating procedures, matter tracking, document retention, and legal request management.
• Support intellectual property matters as requested, including trademark applications and upkeep of IP assignment and confidentiality records.
• Process and manage outside counsel and legal vendor invoices, and help the General Counsel track legal spend against budget.
• Conduct legal and factual research under attorney direction.
• Provide limited administrative support for the General Counsel and CEO as needed, including  meeting preparation, investor event coordination, and tech tools and software support. 
• Support other duties as assigned.