Corporate Paralegal

The role will be primarily responsible for maintaining the organization’s corporate filings, licensing, registrations, and related matters, as well as maintaining the contract repository and supporting the attorneys with contract interpretation and drafting as needed. The Corporate Paralegal must possess strong time management and written and verbal communication skills; be self-motivated, highly organized, able to maintain files with updated and accurate information, manage a wide variety of concurrent tasks, meet deadlines, effectively communicate with a diverse array of people both inside and outside the organization and have the ability to “think outside the box.”

• Corporate Governance:  Support corporate governance efforts, including entity management changes, annual filings, request for apostilled documents and maintenance of corporate tracker.
• Contract Management: Serve as the primary point person for contract management. Save/maintain copies of all contracts and upload to the contract management software. Review and approve submissions for the CMS software from other departments.
• Document Management: Assist in the drafting, formatting, proofreading and editing of legal documents, contracts, correspondence and other materials as required.
• IP and License Management: Maintain IP tracker, manage renewals and new applications for various business licenses, and collaborate with attorneys and outside counsel as needed.
• Reporting/Diligence: Assist with completing and gathering necessary information in connection with miscellaneous requests from local regulatory authorities or in connection with other corporate matters.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of administrative processes within the legal department.
• Administrative Duties:
  • Assist with submission and tracking of various invoices.
  • Assist in the coordination and management of various legal projects

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience (Legal, Business Administration, and/or related field).
• 3-5 years of Paralegal or Legal Assistant experience.
• Paralegal certificate (preferred but not required for candidates with relevant experience).
• Florida Licensed Notary a plus.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) (Highly Preferred).
• Previous experience working for in house corporate legal department as a legal assistant or paralegal.
• Highly Analytical with exemplary organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Microsoft 365 (e.g., SharePoint, Teams), Office Suite (e.g., PowerPoint, Word, Excel).  Experience with contract management software (CMS) a plus.
• A positive, dynamic, business-focused approach with strong personal integrity and a values-based approach to decision making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills and the ability to communicate and influence at all levels within the organization.
• Highly collaborative individual with ability to influence others and build strong professional relationships, including with business leaders and legal team, as well as external partners.
• Be a pragmatic, high-energy professional, with personal and professional self-confidence.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to independently prioritize work and handle multiple tasks with set deadlines as a top priority.
• A high level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism in handling highly confidential and sensitive matters.
• Able to complete a high volume of tasks and projects quickly with little guidance and react with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require a quick response or turnaround in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Travel up to 10 of the time.
• Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
• Must be present at the worksite 100 of the time.

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits to our team members including medical, dental, STD, LTD, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, travel benefits, and much more. We strive to maintain a professional, yet friendly environment and promote professional and career development for our Team Members. 

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At Spirit, our mission is to deliver the best value in the sky and be the most successful airline on Earth! We are leaders in providing customizable travel options and make it possible for our Guests to venture further and discover more than ever before by serving destinations throughout the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean! Imagine making your mark on an organization introducing 100’s of new aircraft that will double our fleet!  

• Fly With A Winner: We are proud to be recognized by LinkedIn as a Top Company in the Travel & Hospitality industry. Our constant growth and improvement mean boundless career opportunities. Team Members develop their careers rapidly while building key skills that drive long-term success.
• The Giving Spirit: We are committed to inspiring positive change in the cities where we work and live.  That starts with giving back through Corporate Social Responsibility and The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation.
• Be Yourself: We want Team Members to feel empowered to bring their whole self to work and contribute to our success – that’s why we’re committed to building progress in the areas of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. Our Spirit Family is strong, not despite our differences, but because of them.
• Travel The World: We offer competitive base salaries with robust health & welfare benefits, including travel & flight benefits for you and your family.

Spirit Airlines is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All aspects of employment are governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.