In-House Legal Department Paralegal
Department: Legal
Entity: CS Sunshine Holdings Inc.
Reports to: Senior Legal Counsel
Location: Onsite (Mesquite, TX)
Position Summary
CS Sunshine Holdings Inc. is seeking an experienced Commercial, Employment & Corporate Governance Paralegal to join our North America Manufacturing Legal Department. This role supports a dynamic, growing organization within the solar energy manufacturing and energy storage sectors and works closely with Legal, HR, Compliance, Finance, and business teams across multiple U.S. jurisdictions.
The successful candidate will play a key role in commercial contracting, employment law support, corporate governance, compliance, and legal operations. This position is ideal for a seasoned in-house paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercises strong judgment, and takes ownership of complex, high-impact responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Contracts & Business Support
• Draft, review, and administer a wide range of commercial agreements, including NDAs, vendor and supplier agreements, service agreements, and intercompany agreements
• Manage the full contract lifecycle, including intake, execution, tracking of obligations, renewals, amendments, and terminations
• Partner with business stakeholders to ensure contracts align with operational, financial, and compliance requirements
Corporate Governance & Entity Management
• Prepare, review, and maintain corporate governance documentation
• Support corporate entity management activities, including formations, reorganizations, dissolutions, and maintenance of corporate records
• Maintain organized, accurate corporate records and legal repositories to ensure audit and diligence readiness
Employment & Labor Law Support
• Support employment-related legal matters in collaboration with HR and external counsel
• Support responses to employment-related claims, agency charges, and subpoenas, and administer litigation holds
• Help monitor compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across Texas, Indiana, Kentucky, and other applicable jurisdictions
Compliance & Legal Operations
• Assist with implementation and administration of compliance programs and policies, including ABAC, privacy, confidentiality, and regulatory requirements
• Track, manage, and report on legal department budgets, invoices, accruals, and outside counsel spend
• Review outside counsel invoices for accuracy, guideline compliance, and budget alignment
• Support management of external law firms and vendors, including engagement letters and performance tracking
• Track legal department metrics, matters, and workload to support reporting and strategic planning
Project Management & Collaboration
• Provide project management support for legal department initiatives, process improvements, and system implementations
• Coordinate transaction closings and ensure all documentation is complete, accurate, and properly executed
• Serve as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external counsel
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Legal Department
Qualifications
• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a commercial, corporate, or employment paralegal in a law firm or in-house legal department
• Demonstrated experience supporting corporate governance and entity management
• Hands-on experience with legal budgeting, invoicing, and outside counsel management
• In-house experience is preferred; experience supporting a multinational, manufacturing, or regulated organization is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certification is preferred
• Solid understanding of U.S. commercial contracting, corporate governance, and employment law support (non-attorney level)
Ideal Candidate Attributes
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Proactive self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating cross-functionally
• Experienced in working directly with senior leaders, external counsel, and business teams
Preferred Experience & Skills
• Contract lifecycle management systems
• Matter management, legal budgeting, accruals, and invoicing platforms
• Compliance program support
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams)
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