{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"95c40d60c3dd2ef7c44eba53","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/95c40d60c3dd2ef7c44eba53","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/95c40d60c3dd2ef7c44eba53","title":"Paralegal","description":"Together We Build – Partnership, Innovation, Excellence, and Safety\nAt Kelso Industries, 4,000+ employees across 40+ companies work together to deliver exceptional HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical solutions nationwide. Join us to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of a team where innovation, excellence, and safety come first.\nRecruiter Notice: We respectfully ask external recruiters and staffing agencies not to submit candidates. We only accept direct applications.\nPosition Summary Kelso Industries is seeking a Paralegal to support corporate, compliance, and operational legal needs across our MEP+ portfolio companies, with particular responsibility for managing state and local trade licensing. This is a newly created role, ideal for a proactive, organized professional with a client-service mindset who enjoys building scalable processes, managing details, and supporting a growing legal function in a dynamic environment.\nKey Responsibilities Corporate & Compliance\nMaintain legal entity records for portfolio companies\nSupport entity formation and foreign qualification filings\nAssist in selecting and managing a registered agent/annual report service provider\nHelp implement internal compliance policies (e.g., privacy, ethics, anti-bribery)\nSupport internal audits and investigations\nTrade Licensing Management\nOversee the tracking, applications, renewals, and maintenance of trade licenses across Kelso Industries’ operating companies\nImplement and manage a software solution to track and maintain licenses\nCoordinate with portfolio company leaders to ensure licensing compliance, especially during integrations and new acquisitions\nServe as a resource for resolving licensing-related issues and questions\nContract Administration\nMaintain centralized repository of customer, vendor, and lease agreements\nCoordinate execution of finalized agreements\nAssist in developing standard contract templates and process checklists\nLitigation Support\nHelp manage outside counsel relationships and monitor legal spend\nCoordinate litigation holds and document production with external counsel\nAssist in gathering internal documents and communications for litigation matters\nQualifications Experience managing construction licenses, preferably in multiple states\nExperience supporting legal functions in a corporate environment\nHighly organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented\nA sense of humor, collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for building something new\nFamiliarity with lien filings is a plus\nWhy Join Kelso Industries?\nJoin us and be part of a team dedicated to creating efficient, sustainable, and high-performance environments that make a lasting impact across the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.\nHere you will experience:\nGrowth Opportunities: Develop new skills, take on exciting challenges, and advance your career in meaningful ways.\nCompany Culture: You’ll thrive in an environment that supports your growth, values your contributions, and makes work fulfilling and enjoyable.\nImpact: Your work directly contributes to meaningful outcomes, allowing you to see the difference you make and feel a sense of purpose every day.\nCompetitive Compensation & Benefits: You’ll be rewarded fairly for your contributions while enjoying perks that enhance your financial security, health, and overall well-being.\nKelso Industries celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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