Paralegal

The Paralegal II will assist attorneys with contract drafting and review, compliance programs, entity management, litigation management and other corporate legal functions, while mentoring junior paralegals and contributing to process improvements within the legal team. At Wheels, our culture guides us how we work every day, and we look for team members who show these behaviors: Discipline Drives Quality - Plan the Trip: Think proactively, hold a high bar, follow through by leveraging experience and systems.

Job Description:

JOB OVERVIEW

The Paralegal II provides advanced legal and administrative support to the corporate legal department, with a strong focus on contracts, corporate governance, compliance, litigation management and regulatory matters. This role requires the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate with business stakeholders across departments. The Paralegal II will assist attorneys with contract drafting and review, compliance programs, entity management, litigation management and other corporate legal functions, while mentoring junior paralegals and contributing to process improvements within the legal team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Contracts & Transactional Support
  • Draft, review, and negotiate routine contracts (e.g., NDAs, vendor agreements, service agreements) under attorney supervision.
  • Maintain contract management systems, track key terms, and ensure compliance with contract obligations.
  • Assist in implementing and improving contract workflows and playbooks.
  • Corporate Governance
    • Support entity management, including preparation and filing of corporate documents.
    • Maintain certain corporate records.
    • Assist with board and committee meeting preparation, including maintaining records.
  • Compliance & Regulatory Support
    • Assist with compliance monitoring programs, including data privacy and industry-specific regulations.
    • Research and track new laws and regulations that impact the business.
    • Prepare compliance training materials.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Serve as a liaison between the legal team and internal departments such as Procurement, HR, Finance, Operations, Marketing and IT.
    • Provide clear and timely guidance to business partners on legal processes and requirements.
    • Coordinate with outside counsel as needed.
  • Litigation & Risk Management
    • Support management of claims and litigation matters, including vicarious liability claims, fact gathering, discovery, and document management.
    • Coordinate with insurers and assist with incident reporting and compliance documentation.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position has no leadership responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES - SKILLS

• Business-oriented mindset with the ability to balance legal risk and operational needs.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Collaborative and approachable team player.
• High degree of professionalism, integrity, and discretion with sensitive information.
• Proficiency with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools and document management systems.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in legal studies, business, or related field preferred.
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program required.
• 8+ years of paralegal experience, with at least 3 years supporting a corporate in-house legal team.
• Demonstrated experience with contract management, corporate governance, or compliance.

CORE VALUES

At Wheels, we believe in fostering a culture that is built on our Core Values and Guiding Principles. We cultivate a culture of excellence and innovation by upholding these values, driving our collective success and growth.

• Integrity - Always act with integrity and honesty.
• One Team - Treat others with dignity and respect; act as a cohesive, inclusive and accountable team that is making a difference.
• Innovation - Drive continuous improvement, spark creativity and embrace next generation thinking.
• Customer Success - Ensure that customer and driver success is at the heart of everything we do.

CULTURAL ATTRIBUTES

At Wheels, our culture guides us how we work every day, and we look for team members who show these behaviors:

• Discipline Drives Quality - Plan the Trip: Think proactively, hold a high bar, follow through by leveraging experience and systems. To produce quality outcomes, we must be intentional and deliberate in everything we do, from big bets to daily execution.
• Intellectually Curious - Fuel Your Minds: Be bold, challenge assumptions, think differently, look outside the box. Strive to unlock your own thinking and create new possibi