Circuit Of The Americas
Paralegal (Full-Time)
Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is a 365-entertainment destination for world-class events located in Austin, TX. The sports and entertainment portfolio at COTA is unmatched in the country with Formula 1 US Grand Prix, NASCAR and MotoGP attracting global fans during championship races on the famed Circuit and Live Nation producing over 30 headline concerts every year at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater. Opening in 2026, COTA’s amusement park, COTALAND, is on over 30-acres featuring two first of their kind Roller Coasters and 30 rides.
Job Description COTA is looking for a talented paralegal. You will be a valued partner on the legal team and will be responsible for managing a wide range of contracts including review, negotiation of standard forms, execution and tracking terms and renewals, corporate governance matters, equity administration, and other ad‑hoc legal projects. This position requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to support multiple tasks, departments and individuals.
Requirements & Essential Functions
Management of contract forms and templates
Prepare and negotiate NDAs and standard form contracts
Draft initial sponsorship contracts based on approved term sheets
Monitor compliance of major contracts including review of final signed agreements against final legal‑approved version
Contract lifecycle administrator including tracking of contract terms and renewals
Upkeep of legal data room
Insurance coordinator; review and manage COIs
Corporate record keeping and entity management including entity formation and registrations
Assist with equity matters
Draft corporate resolutions and consents
Manage records for real estate portfolio (deeds, leases, easements)
Trademark/Copyright portfolio management
Develop procedures and systems to provide effective legal services
Research legal issues
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong interpersonal skills; can effectively communicate and relate to all levels within and outside the organization; create and build positive and productive relationships.
Responds quickly and effectively to changing trends and circumstances; embraces change and welcomes fresh perspectives; learns from past mistakes and adjusts accordingly.
Ability to manage appropriate steps to get projects completed; has strong abilities to organize people and processes; can create a plan for resourceful workflow.
Can be trusted to act in a manner that is truthful and values direct, honest communication at all of the organization.
Required Qualifications
BA/BS degree
Paralegal certificate preferred
5+ years experience in a corporate, law firm, or government environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) and Adobe PDF/Acrobat
Experience with DocuSign, Smartsheets and document management platforms
Organizational and critical thinking aptitude
Experience managing confidential information with professionalism and integrity
Superior analytical and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
A high level of discretion and sound judgment
Strong writing and editing skills
Physical Demand & Work Environments
Ability to stand, sit, use of hands to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Ability to stand/walk for long periods.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud during events.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COTA strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal regulations.
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Job Description COTA is looking for a talented paralegal. You will be a valued partner on the legal team and will be responsible for managing a wide range of contracts including review, negotiation of standard forms, execution and tracking terms and renewals, corporate governance matters, equity administration, and other ad‑hoc legal projects. This position requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to support multiple tasks, departments and individuals.
Requirements & Essential Functions
Management of contract forms and templates
Prepare and negotiate NDAs and standard form contracts
Draft initial sponsorship contracts based on approved term sheets
Monitor compliance of major contracts including review of final signed agreements against final legal‑approved version
Contract lifecycle administrator including tracking of contract terms and renewals
Upkeep of legal data room
Insurance coordinator; review and manage COIs
Corporate record keeping and entity management including entity formation and registrations
Assist with equity matters
Draft corporate resolutions and consents
Manage records for real estate portfolio (deeds, leases, easements)
Trademark/Copyright portfolio management
Develop procedures and systems to provide effective legal services
Research legal issues
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong interpersonal skills; can effectively communicate and relate to all levels within and outside the organization; create and build positive and productive relationships.
Responds quickly and effectively to changing trends and circumstances; embraces change and welcomes fresh perspectives; learns from past mistakes and adjusts accordingly.
Ability to manage appropriate steps to get projects completed; has strong abilities to organize people and processes; can create a plan for resourceful workflow.
Can be trusted to act in a manner that is truthful and values direct, honest communication at all of the organization.
Required Qualifications
BA/BS degree
Paralegal certificate preferred
5+ years experience in a corporate, law firm, or government environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) and Adobe PDF/Acrobat
Experience with DocuSign, Smartsheets and document management platforms
Organizational and critical thinking aptitude
Experience managing confidential information with professionalism and integrity
Superior analytical and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
A high level of discretion and sound judgment
Strong writing and editing skills
Physical Demand & Work Environments
Ability to stand, sit, use of hands to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Ability to stand/walk for long periods.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud during events.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COTA strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal regulations.
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