--- title: 'Corporate Paralegal at Archer' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/corporate-paralegal-archer-san-jose-hp8qf4m5qzkb' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-12' --- # Corporate Paralegal at Archer - **Company:** Archer - **Location:** San Jose, CA - **Posted:** 2026-11-07 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-12 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/archer56/jobs/8039343003 ## Job description Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Archer is a leader in the next-gen aerospace sector building an end-to-end advanced air mobility platform that delivers air taxis, unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS”), aviation-related physical artificial intelligence (“AI”) solutions, and other technologies to customers worldwide across the commercial aerospace and defense sectors. Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members. The Corporate Paralegal will support a broad range of corporate governance, securities compliance, and general corporate matters. This position is ideal for someone with strong experience in supporting public company operations, board and committee processes, and SEC filings. We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Corporate Paralegal to join our collaborative legal team. This role is essential to our global entity and governance operations, supporting the foundational legal processes that keep our public company running smoothly. From managing our Board presentation platform to maintaining subsidiary compliance across the globe, you’ll be the trusted point of ownership for critical workflows that require precision, judgment, and initiative. What You’ll Do: - Coordinate annual and quarterly Board of Directors and committee meetings, including preparing decks, resolutions, minutes, and related materials - Maintain corporate records, minute books, and legal entity management databases for domestic and international entities - Assist with the preparation of annual meeting materials and proxy statements - Support corporate governance compliance, including NYSE listing standards - Help manage transfer agent and equity plan management, in partnership with Finance and People teams - Coordinate with outside counsel on various corporate, transactional, and litigation matters - Provide general support to the Legal team on special projects, corporate transactions, equity issuances, and contract administration as needed What You Need: - 6+ years of paralegal experience, including at least 2+ years supporting a publicly traded company (in-house or at a law firm) - Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate required - Strong understanding of SEC and securities law compliance, corporate governance, and public company operations - Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines - High degree of discretion when handling confidential information - Proficiency in Google / Microsoft Office Suite; experience with board management software, Workiva is a plus *Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $130,800- $163,500 . Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's [Candidate Privacy Policy](https://archer.com/legal/personnel-candidate-privacy-policy). Certain positions may be eligible for visa sponsorship. Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team. ## About Archer ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Archer is developing and manufacturing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to create a sustainable air taxi service for urban mobility. - **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: ACHR) - **Headquarters**: San Jose, California, United States - **Founded**: Not publicly available - **Founders**: Adam Goldstein, Brett Adcock [linkedin.com] ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Airlines and Aviation / eVTOL aircraft manufacturing and operations - **Target customers**: Airline operators, urban commuters, and corporate partners (B2B and B2C) - **Mission or purpose**: Advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility by creating a quick, safe, sustainable, and cost-effective electric airline [greenhouse.io] ## Products & Services - **Midnight eVTOL Aircraft**: A fully electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft designed to carry passengers with minimal noise, range up to 100 miles at speeds up to 150 mph. Dual-mode capability (VTOL and CTOL) [linkedin.com] - **Archer Airline Operations**: Vertically integrated airline service intended to operate air taxi flights in cities globally. - **Archer FBO (Fixed Base Operator)**: Acquired Hawthorne Airport FBO in Los Angeles, offering full airport services [linkedin.com] ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: $2.0 billion (as of mid-2026) [linkedin.com] - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue $300,000; Total funding raised $2.83 billion (post-IPO equity rounds from Stellantis, United Airlines, BlackRock) [linkedin.com] - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Stellantis, United Airlines, BlackRock; partnerships include United Airlines (200 aircraft order), UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (certification program), White House eVTOL Integration Pilot Program [linkedin.com] - **Growth Signals**: 1,158 employees (+44.5% YoY); US operations expected to begin in 2026 under eIPP; expanded flight test program with daily piloted flights; certification progress in UAE; Florida air taxi bill passed [linkedin.com] ## Competitive Advantages - **Vertically integrated** – designs, manufactures, and operates its own aircraft and airline, controlling the full stack. - **Dual-mode aircraft** capable of both vertical and conventional takeoff/landing, increasing operational flexibility. - **Strong strategic partnerships** with major airlines (United) and automotive OEM (Stellantis) provide capital, manufacturing expertise, and distribution. - **First-mover status** in eVTOL certification and commercialization in the US and UAE. ## Strategic Focus - Launch commercial air taxi operations in US cities in 2026 under the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). - Achieve type certification with FAA and international regulators (UAE GCAA). - Expand manufacturing scale with Stellantis partnership and build out vertiport infrastructure. - Continue aircraft testing and data collection to validate safety and performance. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Fast-paced, mission-driven environment at the forefront of sustainable aviation and electric transportation. - **Work environment**: Primarily on-site at San Jose, CA HQ; additional offices in Palo Alto, CA; Salinas, CA; Huntington Beach, CA; and Hampshire, UK. Remote/hybrid policy not explicitly stated. - **Notable perks**: Not explicitly listed; emphasis on engineering innovation, flight test operations, and cross-disciplinary teams (AI, software, hardware, design). - **Engineering culture**: 704 employees in technical roles (39%); active hiring for backend, AI, embedded, systems engineering, and flight sciences roles. Strong talent poaching from Tesla, Apple, Joby, Boeing, Lockheed Martin [linkedin.com] - **Employee rating**: 3.7/5.0 (118 reviews) – Career 3.8, Compensation 3.7, Culture 3.4, Work-Life 3.0 [linkedin.com] ## Sources 1. [archer.com](https://www.archer.com) 2. [greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/archer56/jobs/7625743003) 3. 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