Sr. Paralegal

The Sr. Paralegal is a critical member of the UNIS legal team, supporting the organization in maintaining compliance, mitigating risk, and ensuring the smooth execution of legal and operational activities. Working at the intersection of legal, HR, and operations in a fast-paced third-party logistics (3PL) environment, this position plays a vital role in enabling the business to scale efficiently while adhering to regulatory and contractual obligations. The Sr. Paralegal will manage diverse legal functions, such as real estate transactions, labor and employment issues, and commercial agreements, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with strategic business objectives. This role offers the opportunity to make an impactful contribution to UNIS’s continued growth and excellence in a technology-driven logistics industry.

Responsibilities

• 1. Assist legal counsel in managing the lifecycle of warehouse leases, including drafting, reviewing, and processing leases, amendments, and renewals; conduct real estate due diligence and monitor critical deadlines, obligations, and compliance.
• 2. Provide support in labor and employment matters by coordinating workplace investigation documentation, assisting in responding to agency inquiries, and helping manage legal processes related to wage-and-hour disputes and other employment law issues.
• 3. Prepare, review, and manage commercial agreements—including non-disclosure agreements, service contracts, and amendments—under attorney supervision, ensuring all documents meet business and legal requirements.
• 4. Oversee and organize legal discovery processes, including maintaining legal holds, coordinating document collection, interfacing with outside counsel, and managing matter-related files and calendars effectively.
• 5. Maintain corporate governance and compliance documentation for legal entities, ensuring filings are submitted accurately and on time, while collaborating with HR and operational teams to address cross-functional legal matters as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• 1. A minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience, preferably in both a corporate legal department and a law firm setting.
• 2. Demonstrated expertise in supporting commercial real estate transactions, including lease management and due diligence.
• 3. Substantial experience in labor and employment law matters, including resolving regulatory, litigation, and compliance-related challenges.
• 4. An associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or a paralegal certificate from an accredited program.
• 5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, legal research platforms, document management tools, and deadline-tracking systems.

Preferred Requirements

• 1. Experience working in the 3PL, transportation, warehousing, or distribution industry, particularly in environments with multi-site operations.
• 2. Familiarity with managing industrial real estate portfolios, including lease administration and support for facility expansions.
• 3. Knowledge of multi-state employment laws and experience with unionized workforces or collective bargaining agreements.
• 4. Hands-on experience with e-discovery platforms, contract lifecycle management systems, and legal operations tools.
• 5. Holding a recognized paralegal certification such as NALA CP (Certified Paralegal) or NFPA RP (Registered Paralegal).

Skills

• 1. Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in contracts, deadlines, and compliance-related documentation.
• 2. Strong organizational skills to manage multiple competing priorities, complex projects, and high volumes of work effectively.
• 3. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities to clearly explain legal requirements and recommend actionable next steps.
• 4. Sound judgment and discretion, particularly in handling sensitive or confidential information and escalating issues appropriately.
• 5. Collaborative spirit and proactive mindset, with the ability to work across departments—particularly with legal, HR, and operations teams—to address business challenges and drive aligned solutions.