Legal Assistant -
Sangoma has a core purpose: to reshape how productive people collaborate and cooperate and to make each of us more powerful and enabled in our working lives. We are one of the fastest-growing Business Class Unified Communications firms in the world and are looking for an organized, resourceful, and enthusiastic Corporate Paralegal. This role demands a person who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a broad range of projects and responsibilities.
In this role, you will be an integral member of the Legal Department team, assisting the General Counsel (GC) and staff attorneys with administrative and legal matters, including editing, organizing, and maintaining company documents. This is a high-volume environment where organization, flexibility, and a can-do attitude are necessary. In return, you will have the chance to be part of a team whose efforts impact the entire organization on a daily basis. This is a non-litigation role.
Your Role:
- Directly support the GC and staff attorneys on a variety of tasks, projects, and processes, including legal issue management and research which includes SaaS contracts, corporate governance, compliance & insurance matters,
- Facilitate the completion of commercial contracts by maintaining templates, proofreading, and collecting business information for schedules/appendices.
- Ensure appropriate contract authorization.
- Act as the in-house expert and organizer on our in-house document management system
- Assist with corporate transactions with documents, filings, and due diligence.
- Prepare and review confidentiality agreements with attorney supervision
- Assist and maintain all company insurance policies.
- Assist and maintain all corporate records.
- Provide administrative support for an attorney(s)
- Successfully complete special projects and other assignments as requested
- Maintain schedule flexibility when necessary to meet project deadlines
- Uphold an excellent business sense, a strong work ethic, a professional appearance, and a good sense of humor
Your Background:
- 3-5 years experience as an executive assistant to senior management or with a law firm or in-house counsel drafting and modifying commercial agreements such as confidentiality, vendor, and master service agreements
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in all matters
- Confidence and demeanor to interact professionally with all levels of management, board members, and external parties
- Experience with cloud-based document management systems.
- Experience with NetDocuments preferred but not required
- Demonstrative experience using Microsoft Office, Adobe, and Google Suite applications
- Experience using CRM software (Salesforce preferred), electronic signature (RightSignature preferred), and virtual data room applications is helpful but not required
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and research facts to succinctly frame legal questions or issues for attorney review
- Identify challenges and propose solutions to improve departmental functions
- Work well in a team environment, but also have the self-motivation needed to work independently and see projects to completion with limited supervision.
- Prioritize tasks to ensure timely, efficient, and full completion while carefully examining details and organization.
- Be able to function effectively in a busy, team-oriented work environment.
- Thrive on finding nuanced solutions to complex challenges
- Paralegals and legal assistants are welcome, but legal experience is NOT necessary. If you have a good head on your shoulders and can think critically, you can thrive in this role and be adored by your coworkers.
What We Offer:
- Extensive Benefit Options (Health, Vision, Dental, Long & Short term Disability) effective after a short waiting period
- Flexible PTO plan & Company Holidays
- Entrepreneurial work environment partnered with high growth career opportunities
Sangoma is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.
You must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. No agencies, please.
