About Bridger Aerospace
Bridger Aerospace is an aerial firefighting company based in Belgrade, Montana, located at the Bozeman Yellowstone Airport (KBZN). It was founded in 2014 to support front-line firefighters with world-leading technology and aerial fire suppression systems. We have grown from operating a single plane to commanding a significant Air Attack and the largest Super Scooper fleet in the U.S. in less than eight years.
Bridger is a leader in fighting wildfires, specializing in UAS Operations, Air Attack, Fire Suppression, and Aerial Fire-Mapping technologies. Our focus is to provide the most effective and modern capabilities to fight fires from the air. Meeting the needs of the growing threat of economic and environmental damage caused by wildfires and supporting ground-based firefighters is our priority.
About the Role
Bridger Aerospace is looking for a Paralegal to support the company’s growing corporate legal needs. In this dynamic role you’ll work with leaders and teams across all Bridger’s entities. This position reports directly to Bridger’s Chief General Counsel and will be responsible for supporting the execution and management of Bridger’s legal obligations and requirements. We’re looking for a team player with strong communication skills and a willingness to take on complex challenges in a fast-paced environment. Our Legal Team plays a central role in the successful execution of Bridger’s mission and growth. This position is based at Bridger Aerospace HQ in Belgrade, MT and is full-time.
What You’ll Do:
- Prepare legal documents, checklists, and reports for transactions such as financings, mergers conversions, dissolutions, and acquisitions
- Conduct legal review of contracts, proposals, non-disclosure agreements, and operating agreements
- Prepare and obtain work authorization and manage company visa application and tracking system for international employees
- Support the draft and review of company polices
- Prepare and maintain legal project files and documents
- Communicate regularly with executives and stakeholders regarding the status of projects
- Create, manage, and maintain entity registration and registration renewal process
- Conduct ad-hoc analysis or perform other assignments as requested
- Provide administrative support to the Legal Team
What We Are Looking For:
- 5+ years of experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or legal secretary (preferably in a corporate legal department)
- Associate degree in paralegal studies, an ABA approved paralegal certificate, or a bachelor's degree preferred
- SEC filings experience a plus
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Ability to function well in a rapidly changing environment and balance multiple requirements concurrently
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise discretion and good judgment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and professional demeanor
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to work independently, manage large workloads, and keep deadliness
- Strong attention to detail with an ability to work effectively and minimize errors in a fast-paced environment
- Proven leadership ability and willingness to lead others
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and growth opportunities
- Company performance-based bonus plan
- Equity stock package
- Employer funded comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance for employees and their dependents
- Employer funded life and disability insurance coverage
- Company HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, 401k, and commuter benefits
- Continuing education reimbursement
This position is subject to pre-employment essential background check.
This position requires obtainment of an AOA Badge issued by Bozeman-Yellowstone Int’l Airport.
Bridger Aviation Group, LLC. and its family of companies does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, genetic information or any other classification protected by federal or state law in matters of employment, promotion, services or activities it operates.