Job Application for Paralegal at Twilio

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About us:

• Twilio makes communications easy and powerful. With Twilio’s platform, businesses can make communications more relevant and contextual by integrating voice, messaging, and WebRTC capabilities directly into their software applications. We are re-inventing the $1.6 trillion communications market, taking it from its 150-year legacy in hardware to its future in software.
• Our platform has more than 400,000 registered developers and is used in more than one million unique software applications. Industry disruptors like Uber, AirBnB, Trulia, Box and Zendesk and enterprises like Coca Cola Enterprises, Walmart, Home Depot, Intuit and Alaska Airlines trust Twilio to power and innovate their communications at global scale.
• Founded in 2008, Twilio is privately-held and has over 300 employees with offices in San Francisco, Mountain View, New York City and London. The company has raised over $100M from leading venture investors such as Bessemer, Redpoint and Union Square. 

About the job:

• As our first paralegal you’ll be expected to wear many hats (and to change them often and quickly), from contract administration to corporate governance to general paralegal responsibilities. We are looking for someone with zealous attention to detail, but also good judgment, business savvy and a head for the big picture. And of course we want someone who is awesome to work with! 

Responsibilites:

• Manage form agreements and all contract documentation.
• Negotiate and process NDAs, consulting and miscellaneous service agreements.
• Help build and maintain our commercial contracting tools and processes.
• Help establish processes to document compliance with contractual obligations.
• Maintain legal email alias and handle response to requests, such as subpoenas.
• Assist with the preparation of materials and minutes for meetings of our Board of Directors and its committees, including drafting unanimous written consents and maintaining corporate records.
• Maintain the minute books and ensure completion of the annual filing requirements for Twilio and its subsidiaries.
• Assist in due diligence and other corporate matters in connection with potential acquisitions.
• Act as a liaison on behalf of Twilio with outside counsel.
• Perform legal research and maintenance of resources for all regulatory issues affecting Twilio – FCC rules, FTC rules, privacy regulations, etc.
• Assist in review of all legal expenses and invoices.
• Maintain current docket of patent, trademark and other IP filings.
• Assist in audit and tax support, as required.
• Help with ad hoc projects as needed.
• Suggest and implement improvements to make us more efficient across the Legal Department.

Requirements:

• 5-7 years of total legal experience.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-moving environment.
• Rigorous devotion to detail and organization; process-oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Corporate governance and stock administration experience.
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects across several functional departments.
• Courage to take initiative, address problems, and make continuous process improvements.
• Willing to work on a broad variety of legal and corporate matters.
• Commitment to professionalism and personal growth.
• Ability to scale and grow with an organization.
• Experience with stock administration and contract management tools such as CapMx, Equity Edge, Salesforce.com, Novatus and DocuSign (a plus).
• Start-up experience and registration as a notary (a plus) .

Perks:

• Competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k and life insurance.
• An Amazon Kindle, $30/month to spend on books and a Twilio track jacket after demoing your first Twilio app in front of the company!
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Catered lunches and a weekly team dinner featuring invited technology and entrepreneurial speakers.
• Excellent gear (we ❤ Apple computers and big monitors — two if you need 'em).
• A strong belief in life/work balance. 

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Twilio is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, parental or pregnancy status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status and operate in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.