Paralegal at Beehive Industries, LLC – Loveland, Ohio

Beehive Industries is dedicated to Powering American Defense by revolutionizing the design, development, and delivery of jet propulsion systems to support the warfighter. Through the integration of additive manufacturing, the company aims to meet the growing and urgent needs for unmanned aerial defense by dramatically improving a jet engine’s speed to market, fuel efficiency, and cost.

Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, with additional facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee, Loveland Ohio, and Mount Vernon, Ohio. Beehive is committed to grow and advance the defense industrial base while manufacturing exclusively in the USA. This role will be located at our Loveland, Ohio facility.

Role Overview
We are seeking an in-house Paralegal who will support Beehive Industries’ ever-growing legal needs and the Legal & Compliance team. The Paralegal will support the Legal & Compliance team in all areas, including document management, legal research, legal documentation, correspondence drafting, monitoring outside counsel billing and expenses, any disputes, and administrative support. The ideal candidate will provide advanced legal support, having familiarity with non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and other terms & conditions, ensuring compliance and comprehensive corporate record keeping, and being willing to contribute in all areas of a growing start-up organization. This position will report to the General Counsel.

What You'll Do...

Support the corporate secretarial function of Beehive Industries, including managing corporate records and minutes, governing documents, share ledgers, and regulatory filings, permits, and licenses, and preparing materials for Board of Director meetingsCoordinate corporate and regulatory filings, order documents from Secretaries of State, and respond to relevant inquiries regarding Company information and corporate-related mattersAssist with corporate compliance matters, confidential information and data governance processes, and corporate structure updatesSupport the General Counsel with various strategic initiatives, including M&A activities, corporate governance, and equity and debt financing, including coordinating due diligence, preparing disclosure schedules, and managing related activitiesOversee the generation, negotiation, and execution of a wide range of corporate documents, NDAs, contracts, other agreements and internal templates, and lead the implementation of a contract lifecycle management solutionHelp maintain the company's IP portfolio (liaising with outside counsel where applicable), including assisting with clearance and acquisition of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and domain names and renewalsSupport managing litigation and other legal disputes that may arise for the Company, including issuing and cataloging hold notices and assisting with document collection and retention, maintaining case files, and correspondence with the Company’s outside counsel and other partiesDraft and review memoranda, correspondence, and other documents as necessaryPresent informal briefings on discrete topics, prepare slide presentations, and generate statistical data for use by attorneysReview, process, reconcile and track legal invoices and budgetary activitiesAssist in the development, generation, implementation, maintenance and refinement of forms, processes and procedures for the Company's Legal and Compliance functionOther duties as assignedYou have...

A Bachelor's degree from accredited university preferredParalegal certificate3+ years of relevant experience; in-house experience at a manufacturer preferredHighly organized, detail-oriented, creative, efficient and resourceful, with strong follow-throughStrong work ethic and sense of professionalism and discretionAbility to engage effectively with all levels of employees and management across the organizationAbility to simultaneously manage workloads, multiple client demands and shifting priorities within a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment under tight timelinesExcellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skillsHighly analytical with exceptional business and legal issue identification and problem-solving skillsAbility to operate autonomously while being a team player who brings a solutions-oriented attitude to the workplaceDemonstrated accountability, integrity, good judgment and respect for confidentialityThe ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a security clearanceStrong understanding of corporate governance, commercial contracts, mergers and acquisitions, and compliance issues.Notary license or eligible to be trained for and acquire a Notary licenseAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Office productsThe ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

If this sounds like you, please submit an application with your resume. This could be the opportunity you are looking for to expand your skills, contribute to a winning team, and work with talented people who love what they do and take pride in our mission.

Beehive Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes group Medical, Dental, Life, and Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one. We also offer a generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match. Every role at Beehive Industries is bonus eligible and will also receive equity in the company.

Beehive Industries is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.