Major, Lindsey & Africa

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Major, Lindsey & Africa’s Interim Legal Talent group is seeking a self-driven temporary Senior Paralegal / Legal Operations Specialist for a technology-focused client’s legal department. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders, managing legal operations processes, and supporting corporate transactions within the space and technology sector. Responsibilities • Collaborate with a broad set of stakeholders, demonstrating high EQ and a team-oriented approach • Extensive legal experience with innovative technology companies, ideally with interest or experience in space and technology sectors • Manage legal operations processes and workflows; improve SOPs and file management systems, including naming conventions and shared legal inbox management • Support corporate transactions (M&A, due diligence, regulatory filings, post-closing activities) • Maintain virtual data rooms and manage documentation flow • Coordinate Secretary of State filings and finance-related legal tasks • Ensure compliance with export control regulations (ITAR, EAR, U.S. Citizenship required) • Run legal checklists and support legal review of contracts (in collaboration with a separate contracts department) • Administer MS Office, SharePoint, JIRA, and Confluence • Provide immediate impact from day one in a fast-paced environment • Versed in change management and process improvement approaches for legal teams Skills • 10+ years of experience (exceptional candidates with 5–8 years considered) • Deep understanding of export controls compliance (ITAR, EAR) • Experience with legal ops process management, file/documentation systems, and shared inboxes • Proficiency with MS Office, SharePoint, JIRA, Confluence Company Overview • Major, Lindsey & Africa is unmatched in the legal talent we attract, the services we provide and the global reach we possess. It was founded in 1982, and is headquartered in Hanover, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.mlaglobal.com/.