Corporate Paralegal
Corporate Paralegal at The Planet Group — Chesterfield, Missouri, United States
- Company: The Planet Group
- Location: Chesterfield, Missouri, United States
- Employment type: CONTRACTOR
- Salary: USD 60–65 / hour
- Posted: 2026-06-17
About this role
Corporate Paralegal
Contract to hire
Hybrid
Chesterfield, MO
60-65/hr
Must Haves:
5+ years relevant experience
Bachelors Degree
Strong MS Office, writing, communication skills
Good time management/Organizations skills
Preferred:
CP/CRP
Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Legal & Compliance Specialist to support a growing organization with a broad range of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and legal operations initiatives. This role is ideal for a paralegal or legal operations professional who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and is comfortable managing multiple workstreams across corporate, compliance, and transactional matters.
Experience in the construction or infrastructure space is a plus, but not required.
Key Responsibilities
Corporate Governance & Filings
Manage and coordinate corporate filings across multiple jurisdictions, including annual reports, entity registrations, and renewals
Maintain corporate records, entity structure, and governance documentation
Track and ensure compliance with state-level requirements and deadlines
State Prequalification & Licensing
Prepare and submit contractor prequalification packages for state and municipal agencies
Maintain and renew licenses, registrations, and certifications required for operations
Monitor regulatory changes impacting qualification status
Compliance & KYC
Support Know Your Customer (KYC) and vendor onboarding processes, including document collection and verification
Assist with internal compliance programs, ensuring adherence to applicable legal and regulatory standards
Maintain organized compliance records and audit trails
Legal Due Diligence (Buy-Side M&A)
Assist with legal due diligence for acquisitions and strategic investments
Review and organize data rooms, summarize key findings, and track diligence requests
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders (legal counsel, finance, deal teams)
Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)
Support the implementation and ongoing management of a Contract Lifecycle Management system
Help design workflows, templates, and contract repositories
Assist with contract intake, organization, and tracking throughout the contract lifecycle
General Legal Operations
Improve legal processes and workflows to increase efficiency and scalability
Coordinate with outside counsel on various matters
Provide ad hoc support on legal and compliance initiatives as needed