Project Paralegal

About Vantage Group

Vantage Group is a global leader in airport and transportation investment, development, management, and advisor services. Since 1994, Vantage's corporate and network-wide team has managed an award-winning portfolio, building strong partnerships that integrate global expertise and local know-how to solve complex transportation challenges at every network location. Over three decades, Vantage has built a track record of creating customized solutions to transform airports and transportation centers that benefit the passengers, stakeholders, and communities they serve.

Vantage is a wholly owned strategic platform of Investcorp Corsair Infrastructure Partners for capital deployment in the airport and transportation sectors. Visit vantagegroup.com to learn more.

The role

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Project Paralegal to join our dynamic Legal and Project team. This role is ideal for a proactive legal professional who thrives in fast-paced, high-accountability environments and enjoys supporting complex construction, infrastructure, governance, and litigation matters.

Working closely with Project Legal Counsel and the Vice President, Design & Construction, the successful candidate will play a critical role in legal research, contract administration, litigation support, compliance coordination, and legal operations. This position offers broad exposure across commercial contracting, dispute resolution, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and project delivery.

If you are detail-oriented, solutions-driven, and motivated by meaningful project work, we encourage you to apply.

What You’ll be responsible for

Legal & Litigation Support

• Provide legal, factual, administrative, and confidential support related to contractor claims, settlement discussions, mediation, and litigation matters
• Maintain electronic file organization, document control systems, and legal databases
• Conduct legal research using statutes, regulations, case law, and other legal resources
• Research and analyze legal authorities for use in preparing contracts, legal opinions, pleadings, briefs, and correspondence
• Draft, review, proofread, and cite-check legal memoranda, correspondence, and supporting legal documents
• Assist with investigations, discovery preparation, document review, and trial support activities
• Coordinate litigation and dispute matters, including document collection, subpoenas, and external counsel engagement

Contract & Corporate Support

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and managing a variety of commercial agreements, including vendor, customer, partnership, and data-related contracts
• Track contractual obligations and support contract lifecycle management processes
• Support Project Legal Counsel across commercial contracting, compliance, regulatory, governance, and operational legal matters
• Partner cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to support business initiatives and operational priorities

Compliance & Process Improvement

• Assist with compliance program administration, including policy management, internal reporting, and training coordination
• Identify opportunities to improve legal workflows, systems, and operational processes
• Support implementation of scalable legal and administrative best practices
• Organize and summarize large volumes of information while managing competing priorities and tight deadlines

What You Bring

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution required

Minimum 4 years of relevant paralegal or legal operations experience

Experience supporting litigation, construction, infrastructure, or commercial contracting matters preferred

Experience working within a regulated industry is considered an asset

Strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and legal research methodologies

Knowledge of court systems, litigation processes, and legal documentation

Familiarity with commercial contracts, corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters

Understanding of project management principles and construction contract delivery methods is an asset

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and sound judgment

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building capabilities

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams

Comfortable navigating ambiguity and developing practical solutions

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint

Ability to create clear, compelling, and visually engaging presentations tailored to diverse audiences

Experience managing legal documentation systems and databases

If you are a detail-oriented, solutions-driven legal professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys working collaboratively across teams, we encourage you to apply.

Compensation: The expected annual compensation for this position includes a base salary of $82,000 - $92,000 per year, plus eligibility for an annual incentive.

AI Disclosure: We may use artificial intelligence-powered tools to support candidate sourcing. All applications are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition and Hiring teams, and all selection and hiring decisions are made by human decision-makers.Vacancy Disclosure: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

This is an on-site position based in the United States, with preference given to candidates located in or near the JFK Airport / New York City area. The application deadline is August 28, 2026.

To apply

Please visit our careers page at https://www.vantagegroup.com/careers/ and follow prompts for “United States Career Opening” to apply with your cover letter and résumé.

All qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in US will be considered.

At Vantage Group, we seek and welcome unique backgrounds, perspectives, experiences and skills. As a global organization, we are always looking for differentiated points of view. We know that a diverse, inclusive and empowered workforce is essential to our shared success, and we invite you to join us for the journey.