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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Schaumburg, Illinois
Skills
Accredited Business Accountants (ABA)unmatched
Attorneyunmatched
Board Meetingunmatched
Claims Managementunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Contract Managementunmatched
Contract Negotiationunmatched
Contract Requirementsunmatched
Contract Reviewunmatched
Corporate Complianceunmatched
Corporate Governanceunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Document Managementunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Financial Operationsunmatched
Follow Throughunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Legalunmatched
Legal Researchunmatched
Legal Support Skillsunmatched
Litigationunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Marketingunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
New Drug Applicationunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Paralegalunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Riskunmatched
Risk Managementunmatched
Systems Maintenanceunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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