Paralegal

Position Summary

Kelso Industries is seeking a Paralegal to support corporate, compliance, and operational legal needs across our MEP+ portfolio companies, with particular responsibility for managing state and local trade licensing. This is a newly created role, ideal for a proactive, organized professional with a client-service mindset who enjoys building scalable processes, managing details, and supporting a growing legal function in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain legal entity records for portfolio companies
• Support entity formation and foreign qualification filings
• Aid in selecting and managing a registered agent/annual report service provider
• Help implement internal compliance policies (e.g., privacy, ethics, anti-bribery)
• Support internal audits and investigations
• Oversee the tracking, applications, renewals, and maintenance of trade licenses across Kelso Industries’ operating companies
• Implement and manage a software solution to track and maintain licenses
• Coordinate with portfolio company leaders to ensure licensing compliance, especially during integrations and new acquisitions
• Serve as a resource for resolving licensing-related issues and questions
• Maintain a centralized repository of customer, vendor, and lease agreements
• Coordinate execution of finalized agreements
• Aid in developing standard contract templates and process checklists
• Manage contract administration
• Support litigation efforts by helping manage outside counsel relationships and monitoring legal spend
• Coordinate litigation holds and document production with external counsel
• Assist in gathering internal documents and communications for litigation matters

Qualifications

• Experience managing construction licenses, preferably in multiple states
• Experience supporting legal functions in a corporate environment
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
• A sense of humor, collaborative mindset, and enthusiasm for building something new
• Familiarity with lien filings is a plus

Why Join Kelso Industries?

• Develop new skills, take on exciting challenges, and advance your career in meaningful ways
• Thrive in an environment that supports your growth, values your contributions, and makes work fulfilling and enjoyable
• Your work directly contributes to meaningful outcomes, allowing you to see the difference you make and feel a sense of purpose every day
• Competitive compensation and benefits that enhance your financial security, health, and overall well-being