Paralegal

Posted:
11/4/2024, 6:55:16 AM

Location(s):
North Carolina, United States ⋅ Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Legal & Compliance

About Figure

Figure is revolutionizing financial services with its disruptive technology platform. Our flagship product is the #1 non-bank HELOC in America. We’re delivering new consumer lending products and a capital markets ecosystem that maximize efficiency and transparency – by capitalizing on our loan origination activities, extensive network of partners, and growing pool of assets. 

Join a team of 450+ people at Figure who have originated $11+ billion in loan volume. We’re very profitable and growing fast.

Figure has raised $469 million from top investors like Ribbit Capital, DST, Apollo, and Morgan Creek.

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Forbes Top 50 Blockchain Companies

About the Role

We’re looking for a resourceful and dynamic Paralegal to become a vital member of our Legal Department!  Reporting to Figure’s Senior Corporate Paralegal, you will support all aspects of our fast-growing business.    

What You’ll Do

  • Review, draft, and provide commentary on a variety of legal documents, including NDAs, vendor contracts and corporate documents
  • Collaborate with teams across the business to support the drafting, review, and execution of a wide array of legal documents
  • Manage the contract lifecycle, including efficiently routing documents for signatures, cataloging executed contracts into a document database, and tracking contract statuses
  • Oversee the maintenance of a legal filing system, managing the retention and organization of electronic and paper documents
  • Serve as the primary liaison between the Legal Department and internal stakeholders, addressing questions and issues and fielding them to the appropriate parties 
  • Collaborate with diverse teams across the business to research, draft and advise on legal documents 
  • Support a variety of complex corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, securitizations, and joint ventures, including assisting with due diligence and KYC requests
  • Assist with the management and administration of the company’s subsidiaries by managing corporate filings, governance documents, and ensuring compliance with local and state regulations
  • Draft corporate governance documents, including resolutions, consents, and minutes
  • Support periodic and ad hoc regulatory reporting and related internal processes including, but not limited to, Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and proxy statements, Section 16 filings, and maintenance of the company's insider trading compliance program
  • Collaborate on company-wide initiatives and other special projects as needed

What We Look For

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
  • 5+ years of paralegal or related experience
  • Strong organizational skills, with an emphasis on managing time, documents, projects and relationships
  • Extreme attention to detail, ability to adjust on the fly, problem-solving skills, intellectual maturity, business acumen and a great attitude
  • Excellent writing and communication skills
  • Database management experience  
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced growing company
  • A self-starter mentality, with the confidence to work independently and take initiative without oversight

Salary

  • Compensation Range: $80,000 - $100,000
  • 25% Bonus Target 
  • Equity stock options package
  • This is the compensation range for the United States, actual compensation may vary based on individual candidate experience, location, or evolving business needs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance with 100% employer-paid premiums for employees and their dependents on select plans
  • Company HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, 401k, and commuter benefits
  • Employer-funded life and disability insurance coverage
  • 11 Observed Holidays & Accrued PTO plan
  • Up to 12 weeks paid family leave
  • Continuing education reimbursement

Depending on your residential location certain laws might regulate the way Figure manages applicant data. California Residents, please review our California Employee and General Workforce Privacy Notice for further information. By submitting your application, you are agreeing  and acknowledging that you have read and understand the above notice.

Figure will not sponsor work visas for this position. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 

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