Corporate Paralegal

About the role

Corporate Paralegal Opportunity at Kelso Industries

Position Introduction

Kelso Industries seeks a Corporate Paralegal to join its legal and compliance function. This role is responsible for end-to-end governance of the company's MEP+ operating companies. The position focuses on structuring documentation, ensuring compliance, and establishing clear operational processes. Success in this role will support entity integrity, audit readiness, and scalable growth across the organization. The position is based in Draper, Utah, and operates as a full-time role with a fixed-term compensation package.

Key Responsibilities

The Corporate Paralegal will serve as the primary coordinator for corporate records and licensing activities. You will intake and organize governance documents and licensing data to maintain accurate corporate records. This includes building and managing entity filings, license renewals, and contract administration workflows that meet multi-state requirements. You will ensure all documentation reflects current and compliant standards.

A core function of this role is reviewing compliance packages and audit materials for accuracy and completeness. You will prepare these materials for internal reviews and external examinations, ensuring they meet required standards. You will also manage the timely submission of business licensing updates and other governance deliverables to prevent operational disruption across jurisdictions.

The position requires close partnership with operating company leaders. You will align documentation standards and improve the consistency of legal processes throughout the organization. You will coordinate document collection and preservation activities during disputes and track related invoice reviews. Maintaining contract repositories and updating document templates will be part of your effort to streamline retrieval and clarify workflows. You will actively monitor state compliance calendars to ensure registrations, filings, and licenses remain current and valid.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must bring a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in paralegal work, legal operations, or corporate governance. Demonstrated experience managing licensing programs across multiple states and regulatory environments is essential. A strong understanding of corporate records management, compliance processes, and legal documentation fundamentals is required.

You must demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail. The ability to perform effectively in fast-paced settings while managing multiple priorities is critical. You will work independently and collaboratively with stakeholders at various levels across the company.

Compensation and Application Details

The role offers an annual compensation of $70,000.00 for a duration of 3 years. This position is designated as full-time and is based in Draper, Utah.

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What you'll do

• Execute the full scope of work assigned to the Corporate Paralegal position at Kelso Industries as outlined in the position description.
• Coordinate the intake, organization, and maintenance of all governance documents and licensing data to ensure the accuracy and integrity of corporate records.
• Build and manage entity filing systems, license renewal schedules, and contract administration workflows that satisfy multi-state regulatory requirements.
• Review compliance packages and audit materials for precision, completeness, and adherence to established standards before internal and external assessments.
• Prepare and submit business licensing updates and other governance deliverables in a timely manner to safeguard against operational disruption across jurisdictions.
• Partner with operating company leaders to standardize documentation practices and enhance the consistency of legal processes throughout the organization.
• Coordinate document collection and preservation efforts during disputes while tracking related invoice reviews to ensure alignment with financial and legal protocols.
• Maintain centralized contract repositories and update document templates to streamline retrieval, clarify workflows, and support efficient access to critical legal materials.
• Monitor state compliance calendars proactively to ensure that all registrations, filings, and licenses remain current, valid, and in good standing.
• Support cross-functional initiatives related to entity integrity, audit readiness, and scalable growth by providing reliable governance documentation and process guidance.

Requirements

• Possess a minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in paralegal work, legal operations, or corporate governance roles.
• Demonstrate direct experience managing licensing programs across multiple states and diverse regulatory environments.
• Show a strong grasp of corporate records management, compliance processes, and foundational legal documentation practices.
• Exhibit exceptional organizational abilities and meticulous attention to detail in all assigned tasks.
• Perform effectively in fast-paced environments while managing multiple priorities and shifting deadlines without compromising quality.
• Work autonomously and collaboratively, engaging with stakeholders at various organizational levels across the company.
• Adhere strictly to all company policies, legal requirements, and procedural guidelines in every aspect of the role.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive corporate information with the highest level of integrity at all times.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats to ensure alignment with internal and external partners.
• Commit to continuous learning and adaptability to support evolving compliance needs and corporate governance standards.

Nice to have

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Practical notes

This is a full-time position based in Draper, Utah. The role operates on a fixed-term compensation package spanning 3 years. The successful candidate must be available for employment in the specified location and commit to the duration of the fixed-term engagement. No additional hours, travel requirements, visa sponsorships, or deadlines are specified beyond those noted in the Compensation section and the term of the role.