Corporate Paralegal

About Innovas

At Innovas, we are transforming the way government innovates by delivering the mechanisms that turn ideas into action. We bring together the right people, processes, and technologies to accelerate progress where it matters most. With a focus on impact over bureaucracy, collaboration over silos, and solutions over status quo, we're built to act. Our team is made up of passionate problem-solvers, innovators, and experts who thrive on tackling meaningful challenges and delivering results. At Innovas, every role contributes to something bigger. Whether you’re supporting technology acquisition, improving processes, or enabling collaboration across organizations, your work helps move critical missions forward.

Why Work At Innovas

• Work on problems that matter. Your work directly supports innovation that shapes our nation’s future and delivers solutions with real-world impact.
• Be part of something built differently. Our teams are empowered to focus on solving problems, creating value, and exceeding expectations.
• Bring ideas to life. Work alongside passionate problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and turning possibilities into progress.
• Grow alongside a team of experts. Our people bring diverse experiences from government, military, industry, technology, and entrepreneurship.

In this position, the hired individual will be part of a team supporting NSTXL activities.

Responsibilities

Legal Operations & Contract Administration

• Manage the administration of the corporate contract lifecycle, including vendor agreements, licensing agreements, NDAs, consulting agreements, and other commercial contracts.
• Serve as the primary owner of all corporate NDAs, ensuring timely execution, organization, and record retention.
• Draft, review, edit, and coordinate standard agreements and contract templates.
• Perform initial contract reviews, prepare redlines for routine commercial agreements, and coordinate legal review with outside counsel on complex matters.
• Support vendor contract negotiations by preparing drafts, documenting business requirements, coordinating revisions, and supporting contract execution.
• Track contract status, amendments, renewal dates, expiration dates, obligations, and key contractual terms.
• Maintain the corporate contract repository and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform to ensure complete and accurate contract records.

Corporate Governance

• Maintain corporate records, governance documentation, and entity filings.
• Coordinate board resolutions, signature packages, and corporate approvals.
• Support trademark administration, annual filings, and corporate registrations.
• Maintain legal document retention and records management practices.

Vendor & Licensing Operations

• Coordinate vendor onboarding and legal documentation.
• Manage enterprise software licensing agreements, renewals, and contract documentation.
• Support EDA, SaaS, technology vendor, and enterprise licensing administration.
• Partner with Finance, Technology, Security, and Procurement to ensure contractual obligations are tracked and fulfilled.

Cross-Functional Support

• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external contract inquiries.
• Coordinate with outside counsel to facilitate contract reviews and legal guidance.
• Partner with Business Development, Technology, Security, Finance, and Operations to support business initiatives requiring legal documentation.
• Assist with contract process improvements, workflow automation, and standardization efforts.
• Support audits and compliance activities by maintaining complete contract documentation and legal records.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, Legal Studies, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of paralegal or legal operations experience; priority will be given to candidates with experience supporting Department of Defense, federal government, or government contracting organizations.
• Experience reviewing, drafting, and administering commercial contracts, vendor agreements, and NDAs.
• Experience working directly with outside legal counsel.
• Experience supporting contract lifecycle management systems and legal document repositories.
• Strong organizational, communication, and document management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense or Other Transaction Authority (OTA) contracting environments.
• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and government contracting principles.
• Experience supporting software licensing, SaaS agreements, and technology vendor contracts.
• Experience with CLM platforms, Salesforce, Microsoft 365, or similar enterprise systems.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled legal tools and document automation.

Travel

Travel for this position is estimated up to 5%.

Pay

Salary Range: $100,000 - $105,000

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical and dental – company pays 92% of premiums for individual coverage and for family coverage.
• Vision Insurance: Fully covered.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) with employer match up to 4%.
• Paid Time Off: Paid sick and safe leave, paid floating holidays, and generous vacation.
• Other: Basic Life & AD&D policy company paid, Voluntary Life, flexible & remote work structure, wellness reimbursement plan & mental health support, community sponsorships, donation matching, professional development allowance.