Corporate Paralegal
Location: Arlington, VA
Job Type: Full-Time, In-Person
Starting Salary Range: $70,000–$80,000, with flexibility based on experience and qualifications
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Corporate Paralegal to join our growing restaurant organization at our corporate office in Arlington, VA. This position will provide legal, compliance, and administrative support across our multiple restaurant brands and work closely with corporate leadership, Human Resources, operations, and outside legal counsel.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and has experience supporting a variety of corporate legal and compliance matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation, review, organization, and maintenance of contracts, vendor agreements, leases, and other business documents.
- Maintain corporate records and assist with legal filings, documentation, and recordkeeping.
- Support employment and Human Resources matters, including internal investigations and documentation.
- Provide legal and compliance support across multiple restaurant brands operating in several states.
- Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation, labor and employment matters, franchise matters, licensing, and other legal projects.
- Assist with liquor licenses, permits, public assembly permits, certificates, and other restaurant-related licensing and regulatory requirements.
- Track important legal and compliance deadlines, renewals, filings, licenses, and permits.
- Conduct legal and regulatory research as needed and summarize findings for leadership.
- Assist with insurance claims, subpoenas, litigation matters, and requests for documentation.
- Help prepare and organize materials for meetings, hearings, audits, investigations, and other legal matters.
- Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee, company, and legal information.
- Assist corporate leadership with special projects and other legal or administrative matters as needed.
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant required.
- 2+ years of relevant paralegal or legal support experience preferred.
- Paralegal certificate or related degree preferred.
- Experience within the restaurant, hospitality, retail, franchise, or multi-unit environment is a plus.
- Experience with contract administration, licensing, compliance, and corporate legal matters preferred.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple departments and members of leadership.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe, and document management systems.
- Notary Public certification is a plus.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Opportunities for career growth within a growing multi-brand organization
Work Location: In person – Arlington, VA
