Senior Paralegal â Trade Licensing and Corporate

Overview

Kelso Industries is seeking a senior-level Paralegal to support corporate, compliance, and operational legal needs across the 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Corporate & Compliance : Maintain legal entity records for portfolio companies; Support entity formation and foreign qualification filings; Assist in selecting and managing a registered agent / annual report service provider; Help implement internal compliance policies (e.g., privacy, ethics, anti-bribery); Support internal audits and investigations
• Trade Licensing Management : Oversee the tracking, applications, renewals, and maintenance of trade licenses across Kelso Industries' operating companies; Implement and manage a software solution to track and maintain licenses; Coordinate with portfolio company leaders to ensure licensing compliance, especially during integrations and new acquisitions; Serve as a resource for resolving licensing-related issues and questions
• Contract Administration : Maintain centralized repository of customer, vendor, and lease agreements; Coordinate execution of finalized agreements; Assist in developing standard contract templates and process checklists
• Litigation Support : Help manage outside counsel relationships and monitor legal spend; Coordinate litigation holds and document production with external counsel; Assist in gathering internal documents and communications for litigation matters

Qualifications

Why Join Kelso Industries

Join 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.

Company Culture & Inclusion

Kelso Industries celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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EEO Statement

Kelso Industries is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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