Sr. Corporate Paralegal

The role

This person will support the legal department's corporate, governance, and transactional work. They will own entity management, corporate records, and the company's corporate document infrastructure.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain the company's global entity portfolio
• Manage annual reports, franchise tax filings, and registered agent relationships
• Coordinate entity formations, qualifications, mergers, and dissolutions
• Track and manage corporate compliance calendars and deadlines
• Maintain corporate records and minute books for all entities
• Prepare board and committee meeting materials, resolutions, and minutes
• Support M&A transactions including due diligence and data room management
• Assist with corporate restructurings and reorganizations
• Draft and manage routine corporate documents like secretary's certificates and powers of attorney
• Coordinate notarization, apostille, authentication, and legalization of documents

Required qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of notarization, apostille, and document authentication/legalization processes
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of discretion and judgment in handling confidential information
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, document management systems, and electronic signature platforms
• Familiarity with regulatory considerations specific to defense contractors including CFIUS/FOCI, ITAR/EAR, and government contracts disclosure obligations
• Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or equivalent professional experience
• 10+ years of paralegal experience, with a meaningful portion gained in-house at a public or large private company
• Deep expertise in entity management, corporate governance, and SEC/public-company corporate operations
• Demonstrated experience supporting M&A transactions, corporate restructurings, and multi-entity organizations

Nice to have

• Paralegal certifications such as PACE (NFPA) or CP/CLA (NALA)
• Hands-on experience with board portal software (e.g. Diligent Boards or similar)
• In-house experience at an aerospace, air defense, defense industrial base, or broader government contracting company
• Experience supporting public-company corporate secretarial functions, including SEC filings (Section 16, 13D/G), proxy preparation, and annual meeting logistics
• Background supporting equity compensation administration, cap table management, and stock plan operations

Benefits

• 401(k)-retirement plan
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development funds
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support

Before you apply

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required

About the company

AEVEX supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company is headquartered in Solana Beach, California.