Senior Corporate Paralegal at Tools%20for%20humanity

About the Company: World is building a real human network designed to accelerate people in the age of AI. As bots and autonomous agents reshape the internet, people, institutions, and applications need a trusted way to confirm who is a real human while preserving privacy. Our products make this possible: the Orb verifies real people, World ID proves it privately, and World App enables and distributes the new applications made possible by this technology. Together, they form a new layer for AI internet. We’re one of the fastest-growing networks in tech. More than 17 million people across 160 countries have verified with World ID, and we complete over 350,000 verifications each week. World App is already among the most used wallets globally. Developers are integrating World ID to build safer online experiences and create spaces where real people can participate, earn, and be recognized in ways AI simply can’t replicate. World was founded in 2019 and launched globally in 2023. We are more than 400 people across hardware, software, AI, cryptography, mobile engineering, and global operations. Our teams come from OpenAI, Tesla, SpaceX, Apple, Google, Stripe, Meta, Coinbase, Palantir and MIT Media Lab. We’re backed by leading investors, including a16z, Khosla Ventures, Bain Capital Crypto, Blockchain Capital, Variant, Tiger Global, and Coinbase Ventures, as well as prominent operators and founders across fintech and AI. World has been featured on the cover of TIME Magazine [Upgrade to PRO to see link] highlighted in Fast Company’s [Upgrade to PRO to see link] Next 5 in Fintech, and explored in a Bloomberg deep dive [Upgrade to PRO to see link] The New York Times [Upgrade to PRO to see link] Bankless [Upgrade to PRO to see link] and TechCrunch [Upgrade to PRO to see link] have all recognized our progress in identity, cryptography, AI, and global-scale hardware deployment. Our leadership is also named to the Time AI 100 [Upgrade to PRO to see link] Learn more about the newest product launches from our Unwrapped [Upgrade to PRO to see link] event. About the Team: Our Legal team is dedicated to supporting the World Network by managing Tools for Humanity’s legal affairs globally. We collaborate across the company to advance the blockchain project and enhance our products, including the Orb (our hardware device), World ID, World App, and World Chain. We value creativity, curiosity, a sense of humor, and a shared sense of urgency. About the Opportunity: We are hiring a Senior Corporate Paralegal to help run and scale the company’s corporate legal operations. This will be the first dedicated senior paralegal on the team and a key partner to legal leadership. This role sits at the center of how the company operates. You will take ownership of corporate governance across a global entity structure, support transactions and cross-functional initiatives, and build the processes and systems that keep everything organized and moving. The work is hands-on and requires strong judgment. You will be expected to manage complex, multi-jurisdictional matters, keep priorities moving without constant direction, and bring structure to areas that are still evolving. In this role, you will: - Own Corporate Governance: Maintain and oversee corporate records, filings, and governance processes across all entities, including the US parent, international subsidiaries, and joint ventures. Prepare and manage board and shareholder consents, coordinate approvals, and maintain minute books and supporting documentation. - Drive Operations and Project Management: Design and maintain reliable systems for tracking entities, approvals, and obligations, while establishing and implementing efficient project plans, workflows, and tools. Continuously improve documentation standards, processes, and technology (including document management and signature tools) to help the legal team and broader organization operate more effectively across complex corporate and commercial matters. - Support Transactions and Strategic Projects: Assist with M&A, financings, and other cross-functional initiatives, including diligence coordination, document management, and execution support. - Collaborate Across Teams: Oversee the interplay between Legal and other parts of the org, including Finance, People Operations, Legal Operations, Executives, and Directors in the US and internationally to anticipate, implement, and address complex corporate projects. Skills: - Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communicator, able to present complex legal issues clearly and concisely across various platforms, including emails, memoranda, and formal documents. - Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, with a track record of improving and streamlining processes. - Multitasking and Problem-Solving: Demonstrated ability to multitask, problem-solve, and complete complex projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. - Professionalism: Strong judgment and high levels of professionalism, discretion, and integrity in all interactions. - Willingness to Travel: Openness to occasional international travel and working a varied schedule based on the needs of the team. About You: - Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (e.g., Paralegal certificate). - In-Person: Able to generally be in the office in San Francisco, CA. - Relevant Experience: 8–12+ years of experience as a senior corporate paralegal, including substantial in-house experience at a multinational company. - Adaptability: Positive and collaborative attitude, comfortable with change and a fast-paced environment, and exhibits an insatiable intellectual curiosity. - Professionalism and Integrity: Demonstrates strong judgment, high levels of professionalism, discretion, and integrity in all interactions. What We Offer: Tools for Humanity offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, vision and mental health benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, life insurance, flexible time off, commuter benefits, professional development stipend and much more! By submitting your application, you consent to the processing and internal sharing of your CV within the company, in compliance with the GDPR. Pay transparency statement (for CA and NY based roles): The reasonably estimated salary for this role at TFH ranges from $200,000 - $235,000, plus a competitive long term incentive package. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, TFH offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, vision, 401(k) plan and match, life insurance, flexible time off, commuter benefits, professional development stipend and much more!