Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Corporate Paralegal to join our Legal Department in El Segundo. The primary focus will be to support our internal Legal Team in day-to-day operations of the Company with potential specializations in contract management, intellectual property maintenance, legal and regulatory compliance initiatives and general corporate and litigation matters. Tasks will include: reviewing, editing, and managing communications, contracts and marketing materials (including coordinating review with other departments such as product, regulatory, and security teams, as necessary); registering and maintaining trademarks and copyrights; reviewing and updating corporate policies and procedures; and coordinating litigation activities, corporate insurance policies, integration and vendor intake and due diligence as part of M&A. As much as possible, this position will leverage AI to assist in its day-to-day duties.
Job Responsibilities
Support the Legal Team with all aspects of contract intake and management, including primary oversight of internal and external-facing legal, privacy and compliance email inboxes and communication, triage and assigning projects to attorneys.
Support the Legal Team with the maintenance of the corporate intellectual property portfolio, which involves, at minimum, the continuous curation of Company trademarks, copyrights and patents and the ability to properly register and update those items to meet corporate deadlines.
Support the Legal Team with all aspects of the legal document review process, including expediting, prioritizing, summarizing, and reviewing contracts with prospects, customers, and vendors (such as NDAs, customer agreements, vendor intake and vendor agreements, business associate agreements, and other agreements that may arise).
- An AI understanding or ability to develop and integrate AI in daily projects and tasks where possible is required.
Support the on-going maintenance of corporate insurance policies, which involves, at minimum, the ability to collect and organize confidential data from various stakeholders and provide effective communication about issues.
Assist in the review of marketing related materials.
Assist in the compliance review of new products, services, and features.
Research applicable laws, regulations, codes, and publications.
Update legal reference books and attend legal webinars.
Coordinate legal documents, bills/invoices, litigation activities, various audits and special projects.
Support the Legal Team with due diligence for potential M&A and other corporate transactions.
Experience
Typically requires a minimum of 5-6 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certification from an ABA Accredited Paralegal program or equivalent; or equivalent work experience.
Contract/Matter Management System experience.
Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a law firm or in an in-house setting.
Excellent communication and writing skills.
Experience maintaining trademarks, copyrights and patents.
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects in unison.
Internet industry, software licensing, or healthcare experience preferred.
Compliance experience is a plus. Litigation experience is a plus, but not main focus.
In addition to our awesome culture, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our benefits include health insurance options such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and life and AD&D insurance. We also provide a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, commuter benefits as well as access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and well-being coaching services. In addition, employees can take advantage of voluntary benefits such as home, auto and pet insurance, and discounted legal and financial services. For more details, feel free to inquire during the interview process.
At Internet Brands, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your background and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. The range for this position is in the low -$100Ks and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience. We encourage all interested candidates to apply
Internet Brands®, headquartered in El Segundo, Calif, is a fully integrated online media and software services company focused on four high-value vertical categories: Health, Automotive, Legal, and Home/Travel. The Company's properties and platforms include the WebMD, Medscape, and Henry Schein ONE networks, which are the global leaders in their markets; Nolo, Avvo, and Martindale, which form the largest consumer information provider in the legal market; and CarsDirect, Fodor's Travel, and many others which are leaders in their key vertical markets. Internet Brands' award-winning consumer websites lead their categories and serve more than 250 million monthly visitors, while a full range of web presence offerings has established deep, long-term relationships with SMB and enterprise clients.
