Corporate Paralegal

About Innovas: At Innovas, we are transforming the way government innovates by delivering the mechanisms that turn ideas into action. We bring together the right people, processes, and technologies to accelerate progress where it matters most. With a focus on impact over bureaucracy, collaboration over silos, and solutions over status quo, we we're built to act. Our team is made up of passionate problem-solvers, innovators, and experts who thrive on tackling meaningful challenges and delivering results. At Innovas, every role contributes to something bigger. Whether you’re supporting technology acquisition, improving processes, or enabling collaboration across organizations, your work helps move critical missions forward. Join Innovas and help shape the future of government innovation. Why work at Innovas: Work on problems that matter. At Innovas, your work directly supports innovation that shapes our nation’s future and delivers solutions with real-world impact. Be part of something built differently. Our teams are empowered to focus on solving problems, creating value, and exceeding expectations. Bring ideas to life. Work alongside passionate problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and turning possibilities into progress. Grow alongside a team of experts. Our people bring diverse experiences from government, military, industry, technology, and entrepreneurship. In this position, the hired individual will be part of a team supporting NSTXL activities. Job Description: The Corporate Paralegal is a key member of the Corporate Operations team responsible for supporting contract operations, legal operations, and corporate governance across the organization. This role ensures contracts, legal documentation, and corporate records are organized, compliant, and efficiently managed while supporting the company's continued growth. This position serves as the operational liaison between the business and outside legal counsel, coordinating legal reviews, managing contract workflows, maintaining corporate records, and supporting the administration of vendor agreements, NDAs, licensing, and corporate governance activities. The ideal candidate is highly organized, experienced in Department of Defense contracting, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Legal Operations & Contract Administration Manage the administration of the corporate contract lifecycle, including vendor agreements, licensing agreements, NDAs, consulting agreements, and other commercial contracts. Serve as the primary owner of all corporate NDAs, ensuring timely execution, organization, and record retention. Draft, review, edit, and coordinate standard agreements and contract templates. Perform initial contract reviews, prepare redlines for routine commercial agreements, and coordinate legal review with outside counsel on complex matters. Support vendor contract negotiations by preparing drafts, documenting business requirements, coordinating revisions, and supporting contract execution. Track contract status, amendments, renewal dates, expiration dates, obligations, and key contractual terms. Maintain the corporate contract repository and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform to ensure complete and accurate contract records. Corporate Governance Maintain corporate records, governance documentation, and entity filings. Coordinate board resolutions, signature packages, and corporate approvals. Support trademark administration, annual filings, and corporate registrations. Maintain legal document retention and records management practices. Vendor & Licensing Operations Coordinate vendor onboarding and legal documentation. Manage enterprise software licensing agreements, renewals, and contract documentation. Support EDA, SaaS, technology vendor, and enterprise licensing administration. Partner with Finance, Technology, Security, and Procurement to ensure contractual obligations are tracked and fulfilled. Cross-Functional Support Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external contract inquiries. Coordinate with outside counsel to facilitate contract reviews and legal guidance. Partner with Business Development, Technology, Security, Finance, and Operations to support business initiatives requiring legal documentation. Assist with contract process improvements, workflow automation, and standardization efforts. Support audits and compliance activities by maintaining complete contract documentation and legal records. Qualifications Required Associate or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, Legal Studies, Business, or related field. 5+ years of paralegal or legal operations experience; priority will be given to candidates with experience supporting Department of Defense, federal government, or government contracting organizations. Experience reviewing, drafting, and administering commercial contracts, vendor agreements, and NDAs. Experience working directly with outside legal counsel Experience supporting contract lifecycle management systems and legal document repositories. Strong organizational, communication, and document management skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail. Preferred Paralegal Certificate. Experience supporting Department of Defense or Other Transaction Authority (OTA) contracting environments. Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and government contracting principles. Experience supporting software licensing, SaaS agreements, and technology vendor contracts. Experience with CLM platforms, Salesforce, Microsoft 365, or similar enterprise systems. Familiarity with AI-enabled legal tools and document automation. Travel: Travel for this position is estimated up to 5% Salary Range: $100,000 - $105,000 Equal Opportunity Employer: Innovas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information. What We Offer: We strive to be one of the best places to work in America. We offer competitive salaries and benefits that include: Health Insurance: Medical and dental – company pays 92% of premiums for individual coverage and for family coverage Vision Insurance: Fully covered Retirement Plans: 401(k) with employer match up to 4% Paid Time Off: Paid sick and safe leave, paid floating holidays, and generous vacation Other: Basic Life & AD&D policy company paid Voluntary Life Flexible & remote work structure Wellness reimbursement plan & mental health support Community sponsorships Donation matching Professional development allowance If you need any accommodation for the interview process, please let us know when we contact you. We take a geo-neutral approach to compensation within the US, meaning that we pay based on job function and level, not location. We are currently only open to remote employees residing in the following states: AL, CA, CO, DC, FL, IN, MI, NJ, NY, NM, NC, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, VA, WA, WY