Corporate Paralegal

March 27

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Input Output (IOHK)

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Input Output (IOHK) is a technology company focused on research and development in the field of blockchain and cryptocurrencies. It is known for its key role in developing the Cardano blockchain platform, which aims to offer a more secure and scalable environment for digital transactions and smart contracts. IOHK places a strong emphasis on academic research and peer-reviewed development methods, contributing to its reputation in the blockchain space.

Blockchain • Cyrptocurrency • Research • Development • Consultancy

201 - 500 employees

Founded 2015

₿ Crypto

🌐 Web 3

📋 Description

• Who are we? • IOG is a technology company focused on blockchain research and development. We are renowned for our scientific approach to blockchain development, emphasizing peer-reviewed research and formal methods to ensure security, scalability, and sustainability. • Our projects include the Cardano blockchain, as well as other products in the areas of decentralized finance (DeFi), governance, and identity management, aiming to advance the capabilities and adoption of blockchain technology globally. • About Midnight: • IOG's Midnight Tribe is a business technology provider and core contributor to the Midnight Network, a blockchain platform for developing decentralized applications that safeguard personal and commercial data. The Midnight Network is the first blockchain to offer programmable data isolation by leveraging zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs to enable selective disclosure of what information is visible on-chain and is designed to help developers implement necessary business policies, such as meeting regulatory requirements. • What the role involves: • As a skilled Corporate Paralegal, you will support an in-house legal team and will be responsible for various administrative activities. Candidates must be highly self-motivated, organized, process-oriented and have strong follow up skills. This position requires someone with a strong concentration in reviewing commercial agreements, assisting with corporate governance, corporate transactions, and legal operations. • You will work across practice areas within the Legal Team and other support functions to enable the efficient and effective delivery of legal services to our business and functional partners. You will develop strong relationships with internal constituents and stakeholders including Procurement, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Operations. • Duties: • Draft, review and amend contracts (e.g., non-disclosure agreements, statements of work, event contracts) and other legal documents under the supervision of attorneys • Organize and manage the Legal Team’s templates and help develop and manage playbooks • Draft corporate documents and support overseeing corporate housekeeping for all IOG’s entities, including assisting with corporate formations, maintenance and management • Ensure necessary regulatory filings are completed accurately and on time • Liaise with Procurement on contract management • Assist with due diligence, including reviewing corporate records, contracts, summarizing findings, and preparing reports for the Legal team and coordinating with external parties and members of other teams to gather necessary information and ensure alignment and compliance with plans • Track deadlines and key milestones for various projects, and proactively provide timely updates to relevant parties • Conduct legal research • Assist with maintaining IOG’s intellectual Property portfolio for multiple entities • Provide litigation support • Assist in taking meeting minutes • Maintain contract files and records within IOG’s contract and document management systems • Provide regular and proactive status updates to internal stakeholders on contracts, projects, and other legal matters • Assist with other requests or requirements to meet the business needs

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (paralegal certificate or equivalent preferred, but not required) • 7+ years of paralegal or legal secretary experience strongly preferred, including in an in-house or law firm environment • Highly organized and process-oriented • Self-motivated and eager to own and execute projects • Proficient in business applications such as Google Suite, Microsoft Office, specifically, Excel, Atlassian (Jira, Confluence), DocuSign, document management systems, contract management systems, and legal enterprise software desired but not all essential • Experience developing and implementing forms, processes, and policies • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, including proactive communications and responsiveness • Discretion in dealing with highly sensitive information • Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and successfully manage multiple deadlines while working with limited supervision • Able to work independently while also being a team player and able to work collaboratively • Comfortable working with colleagues in various time zones around the world • Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional groups to set objectives and produce results • Support and handle a variety of ad hoc projects as they arise

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote work • Laptop reimbursement • New starter package to buy hardware essentials (headphones, monitor, etc) • Learning & Development opportunities • Competitive PTO