Senior Paralegal

Senior Paralegal

Herndon, VA; East Coast

About Us: 

BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide customers satellite imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets and events from around the globe.

BlackSky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy. BlackSky's data enables governments and businesses to see, understand and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly.

Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused and fun.

BlackSky is looking for a Senior Paralegal to report directly to the VP of Legal. The position will support both corporate initiatives as well as certain procurement activities by providing administrative support and assistance. As a successful candidate, you will organize and maintain legal and contract documentation for our programs and corporate entities and be responsible for their organization and update.

The position is fully remote with a strong preference for someone located on the east coast/within EST, with limited travel to the Herndon, VA office at once or twice a year in support of corporate meetings and team building activities. 

Responsibilities: 

• Organize, maintain, and support all corporate governance and documentation.
• Support corporate filings and establishment of entities, both domestically and internationally. Maintain documents and renewals.
• Administrative and audit support for SOX reporting and SEC filings.
• Provide administrative support to Legal Department, to include dispute and litigation support. Engage and manage external counsel relationships as required.
• Oversee issuance and tracking of Non Disclosure Agreements and commercial Evaluation Agreements.
• Support issuance of certain corporate and program specific Purchase Orders (PO) and invoices via Deltek system. Provide accurate spread sheet or system report monthly for compliance.
• Issue, negotiate and manage all consultant agreements and renewal timelines.
• Assist in management system support, set up and maintenance with respect to contract and legal documents.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study.
• Paralegal studies certification.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a paralegal.
• Demonstrated experience working in a fast pace, highly regulated environment.
• Prior SOX and SEC filing experience.
• Prior audit support experience.
• Experience with corporate governance entity formation and support.
• Experience providing litigation support with a law firm or company.
• Experience drafting company policies and managing revisions and updates.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Notary Public.
• US Government contracting support experience for a US or DOD Government contractor.
• Foreign business registration and maintenance.

Life at BlackSky for full-time benefits eligible, US-based, employees includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D insurance
  • BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses!
• 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more
• 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
• Employer matching donations
• Professional development
• Mac or PC? Your choice!
• Awesome swag

The anticipated base salary range for candidates in Seattle, WA is $95,000-$115,000 per year.

The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education. BlackSky is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect salary ranges in other states or locations outside of Seattle, WA.