Paralegal at Taxbit

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Feb, 26

Salary

120000.0

Posted On

14 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Contract Drafting, Negotiation, Legal Operations, Document Organization, Version Control, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Apps, Slack, CRM, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Communication, Planning, Teamwork, Self-Starter

Industry

Data Infrastructure and Analytics

Description

Company Founded in 2018 by CPAs, tax attorneys, and software developers, Taxbit is creating an entirely new category to enable widespread compliant adoption of digital assets for the global economy. Taxbit’s Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform streamlines and automates customers’ tax reporting and accounting activities for digital assets. Trusted by leading crypto, tech, and traditional enterprises, Big 4 accounting firms, and government agencies (including the IRS), Taxbit solves compliance challenges at scale amidst an ever-evolving regulatory landscape. Taxbit is backed by leading Silicon Valley VCs with teams located in New York City, San Francisco, Seattle, Salt Lake City, and Europe. Opportunity for Impact We’re hiring a non‑attorney legal professional (Paralegal or Legal Assistant) to support our Head of Legal with day‑to‑day commercial contracting, core legal operations, and general in‑house corporate needs. This role will accelerate deal velocity, tighten risk controls, and help stand up the tooling, workflows, and metrics that let a lean legal team punch above its weight. As the second member of the Legal team, the role will have a strong impact on a fast-growing team and company and, as such, we’re looking for an organized and confident self-starter who embraces the use and deployment of technology for continuous improvement and efficiency. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with good judgment who is comfortable working cross collaboratively in a fast-paced, start-up environment. Role and Responsibilities Develop a good understanding of Taxbit’s business, strategies, technologies, and corporate policies and procedures Triage legal intake requests; log matters, update status, and keep records organized and searchable Draft, review, and redline NDAs, DPAs, SOWs, Order Forms, and vendor/customer paper using playbooks; escalate non‑standard terms as needed Help implement, execute and administer new internal tools, including CLM optimization Assist in managing and owning long-term goals and projects for the legal team Build solid relationships with cross-functional teams and liaise with internal and external counsel regularly Professional Qualifications 4+ years of experience in a law firm and/or in‑house legal department in a contracts, corporate paralegal, or legal operations role (SaaS experience preferred). Comfortable drafting and negotiating contracts with an ability to work independently, problem-solve, and meet deadlines under pressure in situations with existing ambiguity Experience with CLM and e‑signature tools; strong document organization and version control habits Proficiency with technology, such as Microsoft Office Suite, Google apps, Slack, and CRM (e.g. Hubspot) Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; paralegal certificate a plus. No JD required. Personal Characteristics Team-oriented, self-starter, and able to help our business problem-solve and anticipate potential unknowns Service mindset with solid judgment on when to escalate; responsive partner to Sales/Finance Excellent execution and planning skills with attention to detail as well as strong organizational, prioritization, and communication skills Ability to learn new skills and gain experience in new areas as processes, tools, and needs change Compensation The base salary range for this role is $80,000-$120,000. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Actual compensation will vary depending on various job-related factors, including, but not limited to location, experience, level, and job qualifications. Benefits & Perks Competitive cash compensation (based on experience) Equity (RSUs) Competitive benefits package A modern 401(k) plan that includes access to crypto, financial wellness benefits, low fees and more Hybrid working model: 3 days in-office, 2 days WFH/flexible Monday team lunches, snacks and drinks Discretionary Time Off - enjoy the flexibility to rest, refuel, and recharge Paid parental leave to bond with your child Fertility Benefit Autonomous work and flexibility in how work is performed Taxbit in the News Corp Press Forbes America's Best Startup Employers Deloitte Top 10 Fast 500 Award Forbes FinTech 50 Recent Product Announcements Taxbit Announces AI Enabled Rules Engine for Crypto Accounting Taxbit Launches DAC7 Compliance Solution for Digital Marketplaces Taxbit Introduces The First Enterprise-Grade Legal Entity Support Solution for Digital Assets Taxbit Launches Innovative CESOP Reporting Solution for Digital Assets TB Thought-Leadership Pieces Fortune - Future of Finance NASDAQ - How Regulation and Technology Are Bridging the Gap Between Tradfi and Crypto Future of Finance Roundtable Event (Video) Coindesk - The Tax Implications of Sam Bankman-Fried’s Conviction Fox Business - AI tools streamlining accounting workflows and opening capacity for innovation Bloomberg Tax - Is Anyone Paying State Taxes on Bitcoin and NFTs? (Podcast) Alliance/ Partner Announcements IRS Taps TaxBit to Audit Bulk Crypto Transactions Disclaimers By submitting an application for this role, you certify that the information contained in the application is correct to the best of your knowledge. You understand that to falsify information is grounds for refusing to hire you, or for discharge should you be hired. Employment with the Company is at will unless otherwise stated in a written agreement signed by the CEO of the Company. This means that either the Company or the employee can terminate the employment at any time and for any reason, with or without notice.

Responsibilities

Support the Head of Legal with commercial contracting and core legal operations. Help implement and administer internal tools while managing long-term goals for the legal team.