Date: 2 days ago
City: Columbia, Missouri
Contract type: Full time

Position Summary
We are seeking a Corporate Paralegal to support the General Counsel and broader Legal function across The Premiere Group and its affiliated companies. This role is integral to the success of a wide range of legal and business activities—from real estate transactions and acquisitions to regulatory compliance.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and energized by a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. You will be responsible for managing legal documentation, ensuring timely filings and recordkeeping, supporting deal execution, and providing cross-functional support across departments and entities.
We prefer applicants be centrally located near Columbia, MO, but will consider qualified applicants in a commutable distance (ex. KC/STL) for a hybrid option.
Key Responsibilities
Legal & Transactional Support
We are seeking a Corporate Paralegal to support the General Counsel and broader Legal function across The Premiere Group and its affiliated companies. This role is integral to the success of a wide range of legal and business activities—from real estate transactions and acquisitions to regulatory compliance.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and energized by a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. You will be responsible for managing legal documentation, ensuring timely filings and recordkeeping, supporting deal execution, and providing cross-functional support across departments and entities.
We prefer applicants be centrally located near Columbia, MO, but will consider qualified applicants in a commutable distance (ex. KC/STL) for a hybrid option.
Key Responsibilities
Legal & Transactional Support
- Assist with business and real estate transactions, including reviewing and coordinating closing documents, preparing closing binders, and liaising with external parties (e.g., counsel, lenders, title companies).
- Conduct legal research, fact-checking, and issue-spotting across a variety of topics.
- Draft and support review of legal documents, including bylaws, resolutions, compliance forms, and entity formation materials.
- Analyze due diligence materials including title commitments, property reports, lending documents, and organizational records.
- Maintain and manage corporate records, ensuring all documentation is organized, accurate, and accessible.
- Track and calendar all relevant legal and regulatory deadlines to ensure timely filings and compliance.
- Respond to internal and external audit and information requests with accuracy and professionalism.
- Schedule meetings, coordinate communication between internal stakeholders and external partners, and manage legal calendars and deadlines.
- Act as a key resource for general administrative legal support, including document control, entity management, and workflow tracking.
- Collaborate closely with Finance, Operations, and other internal stakeholders across the Premiere ecosystem.
- Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies, Paralegal Certificate, or relevant legal education required.
- Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a paralegal, legal assistant, or legal project manager role; experience with real estate, corporate, or transactional law preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of business entity structures, compliance filings, and due diligence processes.
- Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills; ability to manage high-volume tasks with precision.
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Adaptability and a proactive approach in a fast-moving, evolving business environment.
- Experience in cross-functional or entrepreneurial settings is a plus.
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