Paralegal (Part-Time) at Canopy

Paralegal (Part-Time)

Canopy, South Jordan, UT

About Us

Canopy is a fast-growing SaaS company in South Jordan, Utah, building simple, efficient software for accounting firms. We are looking to revolutionize the accounting space with modern, user-friendly software for a traditionally underserved industry.

Our goal is to help our clients unlock the firm they’ve always wanted with our Practice Management Suite. We place strong emphasis on delighting our customers, spotting and solving problems, and being good people along the way.

Click here to see why our clients love Canopy.

Interested in learning more about Canopy & the industry? Check out our blog for insights into our product features, industry news, best practices for practice management, and more!

The Opportunity

Canopy is seeking a part-time Paralegal to support our legal and compliance functions. This role will work closely with our external counsels and cross-functional teams to manage contracts, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and other legal matters. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

This is a Utah-based, remote position, with a hybrid option available based on the candidate’s preference. This is a part-time position. Must be available to work 10-29 hours per week between M-F, 9 AM to 5 PM (based on business needs).

What You’ll Do:

• Contract Management: Draft, review, and manage contracts, including NDAs, vendor agreements, and customer agreements.
• Legal Research & Compliance: Conduct legal research on relevant regulations, industry best practices, and company policies to ensure compliance.
• Corporate Governance: Assist with entity management, board resolutions, meeting minutes, and filings.
• Regulatory Support: Help monitor and maintain compliance with relevant laws, including data privacy regulations and employment laws.
• Document Preparation & Review: Assist in drafting and reviewing legal documents, correspondence, and policies.
• Litigation & Risk Support: Help track legal disputes, subpoenas, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Administrative Support: Maintain legal records, track key contract dates, and organize documentation.

What We’re Looking For:

• Education & Experience: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field (or a Paralegal Certificate).
• Experience: 4+ years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in corporate, contract, or compliance work.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with corporate governance, contract law, and regulatory compliance.
• Tech Skills: Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and contract management tools
• Attention to Detail: Ability to review and analyze legal documents with accuracy and efficiency.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with internal teams and external partners.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify legal risks and propose practical solutions.
• Independence & Collaboration: Comfortable working autonomously while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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Bonus Points If You Have:

• Familiarity with SaaS or tech industry legal matters.

Why You Want to Work Here:

💰 401(k) - we match 100% up to 3% of your contribution. Eligibility is immediate with 100% vesting.

🧠 Mental Health - all employees have access to Impact Suite & to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

🌟 Nectar - our peer-to-peer recognition program to help our employees recognize the amazing work being done by other Canopians!

🥳 Company Events - including monthly company-wide meetings, summer parties, and more.

💡 DEIB Committee - to plan initiatives around continuing education, community outreach, recruiting, onboarding, and more.

☕ Fully-stocked kitchen - Keto? Vegan? Flexitarian? Mandalorian? We’ve got you covered.

Our Values:

We approach our work every day with a few things in mind:

🔑 Own - we own this place! We focus on outcomes, holding ourselves & each other accountable.

🏆 Win - we win by delighting our customers with the very best products and services.

👍 Do Good - we work hard to be good people!

💡 Embrace Curiosity & Candor - we approach everything with curiosity & we understand that candor is kindness and give the gift of feedback.

To learn more about us & our values, click here.

Interviewing @ Canopy:

We know application processes can be a little stressful. Here’s are the stages of a typical interview process:

• Once your application is received, we will review it and get back to you if we feel like it’s a mutual fit!
• 20 minute phone call with the People Team
• 45-60 minute video or in-person interview with the Hiring Manager
• 1-3 rounds of interviews depending on the role
• Final Interview

Interview processes can vary depending on the role. The People Team will give you a role specific overview of the process during your first phone call.

Remember: This is your interview too! We know candidates are evaluating us just as much as we are them. We encourage you to bring questions to each of your interviews—our hiring teams will always make sure to save time for questions at the end!

Canopy is an equal opportunity employer. Canopy provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status or veteran status.