Senior Paralegal
Legal · Full-time
Reno, NV, USA
USD 72k-72k / year
Location: Reno, Nevada
About Us:
Dragonfly Energy is a leader in the green energy storage industry. Developing some of the most popular Lithium-ion Battery products in the RV and Marine industries today, through the Battle Born Batteries brand, while advancing the future of battery technology through unique patented manufacturing processes forged by a robust R&D department. Enabling high quality, effective domestic cell production and building towards the widespread deployment of proprietary non-flammable solid state battery cells- built for safe, long term energy storage.
Job Summary:
We are looking for a Senior Paralegal with 4-7 years of experience to support our legal department. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in database management, contract review, corporate governance, and a keen attention to detail; experience with SEC filings is a plus. This role requires a proactive and organized individual who can handle multiple tasks and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Draft, review, negotiate, and process day-to-day corporate agreements, including Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), vendor contracts, and partner agreements.
- Maintain contract templates, boilerplate language, and standard operational terms.
- Track contract milestones, renewals, terminations, and obligation compliance across all department operations.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and tracking all standard and non-standard Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).
- Expedite NDA turnarounds to support business development, partnership discussions, and vendor onboarding.
- Build, maintain, and organize a centralized legal database for all corporate contracts, organizational documents, licenses, and intellectual property records.
- Manage corporate entity maintenance, annual report filings, state registrations, and minute books.
- Serve as the primary liaison between executive leadership and external legal counsel.
- Manage external legal workflows, track outside counsel retainers, review legal invoices, and optimize legal expenditure.
- Conduct preliminary legal research and risk analysis on business initiatives, policies, and operational projects.
- Assist in drafting and updating internal policies, procedures, and corporate governance documentation.
- Monitor, track, and support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and industry regulations.
- Organize audit documentation and oversee routine corporate filings and compliance reviews.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program (or equivalent combination of education and corporate legal experience).
· 4–7+ years of experience as a corporate paralegal within an in-house legal department or a top-tier law firm.
· Solid understanding of commercial contract structure, legal terminology, and negotiation principles.
· Hands-on experience with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software, corporate entity management platforms, and document management systems.
· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; utmost discretion when handling confidential strategic business information.
· Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
● Direct experience assisting with SEC filings (EDGAR, Forms 8-K, 10-K, 10-Q, Proxy Statements) and corporate governance for publicly traded or high-growth venture-backed companies.
● Experience working directly with executive leadership or C-suite executives.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Generous paid time off and holidays.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $72,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Reno, NV 89521 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Reno, NV 89521: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Reno, NV 89521