Corporate Paralegal and Legal Operations Manager

Corporate Paralegal And Legal Operations ManagerAt Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.Location: Onsite 4 days per week, Varsity Brands HQ, Farmers Branch, TXHow You Will Make An Impact:The Corporate Paralegal and Legal Operations Manager supports the legal department by assisting with corporate governance, entity management, compliance, and transactional matters. This role works closely with in-house counsel, business teams, and external advisors to ensure the organization operates in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.

This role also supports legal technology, including AI, the legal department budget process and creating and managing workflows, processes and projects to improve day-to-day efficiency and effectiveness of the legal team. This is a generalist role that involves working closely with the legal team to provide research and organizational support to help the legal department run efficiently.What You Will Do:Maintain corporate records, including minute books, resolutions, and governance documentsAssist with entity formation, dissolution, and qualification across jurisdictionsPrepare and file corporate documents such as annual reports, registrations, and amendmentsSupport board and committee meetings, including drafting agendas, minutes, and materialsManage and track legal entities, subsidiaries, and organizational structureAssist with contract review, drafting, and contract administration (NDAs, vendor agreements, etc.)Coordinate due diligence and document management for mergers, acquisitions, and other transactionsPrepare corporate policies, governance standards, and regulatory requirementsLiaise with external counsel, regulatory bodies, and internal stakeholdersSupport strategic and operational initiatives for the Legal department with on-time and on-budget results, including BoardVantage, Docusign, and Computershare, etc.Support AI use within the department and the companyReport on key operational and substantive metrics for the legal team that will drive efficiencyAssist in managing the departmental budget, working with VB Finance to enable department tracking and forecasting of Legal spendCollaborate with cross-functional teams, including, sales, support, compliance, IT, finance as well as other various business unitsQualifications:BA or BS degree or Paralegal Certificate from an accredited program5-7 years of experience in corporate paralegal work and legal operations in-house or at a law firm (both preferred)Strong knowledge of corporate governance, entity management and corporate complianceStrong experience in implementing legal department technology, incorporating AI into legal workflows and budget solutionsProven track record of collaborating with cross-functional groupsStrong proficiency in Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPointProficiency with AI tools such as CoPilot, ChatGPT, etc. and ability to learn new systems/technologyKnowledge, Skills, Abilities:Excellent organizational and project management skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsAbility to handle confidential and sensitive information with diplomacy, and confidentialityStrong attention to detail and accuracyAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentSelf-motivated team player, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervisionDemonstrated ability to independently move projects forward by collaborating cross-functionallyComfort with conflict resolutionStrong proficiency in Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point requiredPhysical Demands and/or Work Environment:This job operates in a professional office environment.

Largely a sedentary role with some filing requiring the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending as necessary. This role is expected to be fully in office four days per week, Monday-Thursday.Our Values:ServicePassionIntegrityRespectInnovationTransparencyOur Benefits:Comprehensive Health Care BenefitsHSA Employer Contribution/ FSA OpportunitiesWellbeing Program401(k) plan with company matchingCompany paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term DisabilityGenerous My Time Off & Paid HolidaysVarsity Brands Ownership ProgramEmployee Resource GroupsSt. Jude Partnership & Volunteer OpportunitiesEmployee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.