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Paradigm is seeking a Corporate Counsel to support our client, a growing technology and e-commerce company with domestic and international operations.

This is a hands-on individual contributor role focused primarily on litigation management, risk and regulatory compliance, and problem-solving. The ideal candidate is a practical, collaborative attorney who provides a high level of service, communicates effectively with legal and non-legal stakeholders, and can independently manage priorities within a team environment.

The company is open to candidates currently working as Corporate Counsel, Assistant Corporate Counsel, or in a similar in-house or law firm position. Direct technology, e-commerce, international trade, or sanctions experience is helpful but not required. Strong judgment, initiative, and the ability to learn is more important than industry-specific experience.

Pay Rate: $125,000–$150,000 annually

Location: Remote within the United States
Job No: Para_1477

As Corporate Counsel, you will:

• Manage active and potential litigation, including evaluating claims, recommending legal strategies, coordinating internal stakeholders, and monitoring deadlines and outcomes.
  
• Select, retain, and manage outside counsel, consultants, and other legal services providers.
  
• Monitor litigation budgets and ensure outside counsel provides effective and cost-conscious representation.
  
• Identify legal and regulatory risks and recommend practical solutions that support business operations.
  
• Support compliance with governmental trade regulations, sanctions, licensing requirements, consumer protection laws, privacy regulations, and other applicable requirements.
  
• Research changing laws and regulations and translating legal requirements into clear guidance for employees and business leaders.
  
• Review and respond to escalated customer complaints, disputes, and matters submitted to governmental, regulatory, or consumer organizations.
  
• Partner with internal teams to develop fair, practical, and legally sound resolutions to customer issues.
  
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts and business agreements.
  
• Provide legal guidance involving corporate governance, employment matters, privacy, intellectual property, real estate, and general business operations.
  
• Conduct legal research and prepare written recommendations, opinions, and guidance for management.
  
• Assist with maintaining corporate entities, licenses, resolutions, operating agreements, and legal records.
  
• Support the development and improvement of company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
  
• Handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion and sound judgment.
  

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
  
• Active admission and good standing with a U.S. state bar.
  
• Experience supporting litigation, dispute resolution, risk management, regulatory compliance.
  
• Strong legal research, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
  
• Ability to manage responsibilities independently while working collaboratively with a broader team.
  
• Strong customer-service mindset and the ability to build productive relationships across an organization.
  
• Practical judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with customer and business needs.
  
• Ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively in fast-moving or ambiguous situations.
  
• Willingness to obtain bar admission in Florida, Oregon, California, Texas, or Delaware if required.
  
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Prior experience working as in-house counsel, assistant corporate counsel, or in a similar corporate legal role.
  
• Experience managing outside counsel and litigation budgets.
  
• Familiarity with trade compliance, governmental sanctions, privacy, consumer protection, or licensing requirements.
  
• Experience supporting a company with operations in multiple states or countries.
  
• Technology or e-commerce industry experience.
  
• General business experience.