• Corporate Paralegal

    SpaceX (Washington, DC)


    Corporate Paralegal

     

    Washington, DC

     

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    SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

    CORPORATE PARALEGAL

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Draft and maintain corporate documents including board and shareholder consents, resolutions, meeting minutes, transactional closing binders, agreements, etc.

    + Circulate shareholder notices and quarterly company disclosures to relevant equity holders in compliance with Texas corporation law and SEC rules

    + Support Finance team with preparing documents for board meetings, financial transactions, stock transfers and employee equity grants

    + Coordinate and track signatures on board consents, agreements and transactional documents

    + Assist with formation and maintenance of new corporate entities, both domestic and international

    + Manage and track annual corporate obligations and filings for a rapidly expanding corporate portfolio

    + Complete filings in connection with compliance with securities laws, including Blue Sky

    + Assist with KYC review and sanctions screenings

    + Track investor records, rights, and obligations

    + Support negotiation and management of Non-Disclosure Agreements

    + Produce documents and templates related to the development and implementation of corporate policies

    + May also work on other matters including insurance, contract management, and general legal support

    BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

    + Bachelor's degree

    + 3+ years of experience working as a paralegal or legal analyst in a law firm or in-house legal, corporate secretary and/or corporate finance department

    PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

    + Paralegal certificate

    + Notary Public

    + Basic understanding of stock options, restricted stock units, etc., and related vesting schedules

    + Experience with a mature private company

    + Experience with the formation and management of international entities

    + Experience with insurance related matters, including complying with requirements and processing claims

    + Communicating with and managing external service providers and outside counsel

    + Excellent judgment and organizational skills

    + Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including ability to interact with colleagues at all levels of the corporate structure as well as investors and outside counsel

    + Ability to prioritize and handle numerous competing demands in a high-volume, fast-paced working environment

    + Ability to identify and resolve or escalate issues in a timely manner

    + Excellent computer skills including proficiency with Adobe, Word, Excel, Power Point and Sharepoint

    ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

    + Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

    + This position is located in Washington, DC and requires you to be onsite. Hybrid or Remote work will not be considered

    ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

    + To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITARhere (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc\_kb\_article\_page&sys\_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

     

    SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

     

    Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected].