<div>Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.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.</div>We are developing the technologies and aircraft to power the future of advanced aviation. We plan to provide customers with advanced aircraft and. related technologies and services in the United States and internationally in both the commercial and defense sectors. We unveiled our first planned production aircraft, an electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) air taxi, called Midnight, in November 2022. In December 2024, we launched Archer Defense, to develop a next-generation aircraft for both defense and civilian applications. We are first and foremost working to commercialize our Midnight air taxi in and around major cities around the world.Our strategy has been and continues to be to hire top talent across various disciplines to build the best products and deliver the best services possible. We believe we have assembled a world-class team with extensive experience across the key disciplines. We embrace collaboration and creativity and encourage the iteration of ideas to address the complex challenges our industry faces. We believe our team and culture differentiates us versus our competitors and will be a key driver of our long-term success. Furthermore, we are committed to making safety a part of everything we do. Our approach to safety is a part of every aspect of our company, from design and engineering to our manufacturing, flight test, and aircraft operationsWe are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our collaborative and high-impact legal team. This role will provide essential support across a range of practice areas, including employment, litigation, regulatory compliance, commercial transactions, intellectual property, and corporate governance. This role will work closely with attorneys, business stakeholders, and outside counsel to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient handling of legal matters. What you’ll do: <ul><li>Employment Law Support:</li><ul><li>Assist with various employment-related issues, including hiring, compensation and benefits, termination, discipline, performance management, wage and hour compliance, workers' compensation, OSHA, and leave administration</li><li>Help prepare summaries and memoranda based on legal research findings to support the legal team's advice</li><li>Organize and maintain legal files and documentation related to employment law matters</li><li>Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating company policies, employee handbooks, and employment agreements under attorney supervision</li></ul><li>Litigation Assistance:</li><ul><li>Aid in all phases of litigation, including discovery, document collection, organization, and review for employment-related disputes, commercial litigation, and other legal claims</li><li>Assist in preparing legal documents such as subpoenas, pleadings, motions, and correspondence for attorney review</li><li>Support the management of internal investigations and responses to regulatory proceedings and inquiries by organizing evidence and documentation</li></ul><li>Corporate Governance</li><ul><li>Assist with corporate filings, board resolutions, and entity maintenance</li><li>Maintain corporate records and minute books</li><li>Support transactions, financings, and other corporate projects</li></ul><li>Intellectual Property</li><ul><li>Assist the IP team and outside counsel in ensuring that inventors provide the necessary information needed before filing patent applications, sign all patent related documents (assignments, patent office declarations, etc.), as well as support the scheduling of various inventor meetings and brainstorming sessions.</li></ul><li>Cross-Functional Collaboration:</li><ul><li>Coordinate and facilitate communication with People, Finance, and other business teams on legal matters, ensuring efficient legal support</li><li>Manage calendars for various legal projects and proceedings</li></ul></ul>What you need:<ul><li>Minimum of 8-10 years of experience working as a Paralegal in a law firm or in-house legal department, with exposure to employment law and/or litigation</li><li>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred</li><li>Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides)</li><li>Familiarity with multiple practice areas (or interest to learn)</li><li>Familiarity with e-billing and contract management tools</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities</li><li>A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn and adapt quickly</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Experience with government contracts and related regulatory frameworks</li><li>Familiarity with HR functions and processes</li><li>Experience with contract administration, contract management systems (particularly Ironclad), and related SOX-compliant cross-functional contracting processes</li><li>Intellectual curiosity, practical business judgment, and problem-solving skills</li></ul>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 $110,000 - $145,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. By applying, you agree to be bound by our <a href="https://archer.com/legal/personnel-candidate-privacy-policy">candidate privacy policy</a>.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 <a href="mailto:people@archer.com">people@archer.com</a>. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. <div><hr>Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's <a href="https://archer.com/legal/personnel-candidate-privacy-policy">Candidate Privacy Policy</a>.Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.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 <a href="mailto:People@archer.com">People@archer.com</a>. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.</div>

Archer is designing and developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for use in urban air mobility networks. Archer&rsquo;s mission is to unlock the skies, freeing everyone to reimagine how they move and spend time. Archer's team is based in Santa Clara, CA. To learn more, visit www.archer.com.

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<div>Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.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.</div>We are developing the technologies and aircraft to power the future of advanced aviation. We plan to provide customers with advanced aircraft and. related technologies and services in the United States and internationally in both the commercial and defense sectors. We unveiled our first planned production aircraft, an electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) air taxi, called Midnight, in November 2022. In December 2024, we launched Archer Defense, to develop a next-generation aircraft for both defense and civilian applications. We are first and foremost working to commercialize our Midnight air taxi in and around major cities around the world.Our strategy has been and continues to be to hire top talent across various disciplines to build the best products and deliver the best services possible. We believe we have assembled a world-class team with extensive experience across the key disciplines. We embrace collaboration and creativity and encourage the iteration of ideas to address the complex challenges our industry faces. We believe our team and culture differentiates us versus our competitors and will be a key driver of our long-term success. Furthermore, we are committed to making safety a part of everything we do. Our approach to safety is a part of every aspect of our company, from design and engineering to our manufacturing, flight test, and aircraft operationsWe are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our collaborative and high-impact legal team. This role will provide essential support across a range of practice areas, including employment, litigation, regulatory compliance, commercial transactions, intellectual property, and corporate governance. This role will work closely with attorneys, business stakeholders, and outside counsel to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient handling of legal matters.&nbsp;What you’ll do:&nbsp;<ul><li>Employment Law Support:</li><ul><li>Assist with various employment-related issues, including hiring, compensation and benefits, termination, discipline, performance management, wage and hour compliance, workers' compensation, OSHA, and leave administration</li><li>Help prepare summaries and memoranda based on legal research findings to support the legal team's advice</li><li>Organize and maintain legal files and documentation related to employment law matters</li><li>Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating company policies, employee handbooks, and employment agreements under attorney supervision</li></ul><li>Litigation Assistance:</li><ul><li>Aid in all phases of litigation, including discovery, document collection, organization, and review for employment-related disputes, commercial litigation, and other legal claims</li><li>Assist in preparing legal documents such as subpoenas, pleadings, motions, and correspondence for attorney review</li><li>Support the management of internal investigations and responses to regulatory proceedings and inquiries by organizing evidence and documentation</li></ul><li>Corporate Governance</li><ul><li>Assist with corporate filings, board resolutions, and entity maintenance</li><li>Maintain corporate records and minute books</li><li>Support transactions, financings, and other corporate projects</li></ul><li>Intellectual Property</li><ul><li>Assist the IP team and outside counsel in ensuring that inventors provide the necessary information needed before filing patent applications, sign all patent related documents (assignments, patent office declarations, etc.), as well as support the scheduling of various inventor meetings and brainstorming sessions.</li></ul><li>Cross-Functional Collaboration:</li><ul><li>Coordinate and facilitate communication with People, Finance, and other business teams on legal matters, ensuring efficient legal support</li><li>Manage calendars for various legal projects and proceedings</li></ul></ul>What you need:<ul><li>Minimum of 8-10 years of experience working as a Paralegal in a law firm or in-house legal department, with exposure to employment law and/or litigation</li><li>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred</li><li>Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides)</li><li>Familiarity with multiple practice areas (or interest to learn)</li><li>Familiarity with e-billing and contract management tools</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities</li><li>A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn and adapt quickly</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Experience with government contracts and related regulatory frameworks</li><li>Familiarity with HR functions and processes</li><li>Experience with contract administration, contract management systems (particularly Ironclad), and related SOX-compliant cross-functional contracting processes</li><li>Intellectual curiosity, practical business judgment, and problem-solving skills</li></ul>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 $110,000 - $145,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.&nbsp;By applying, you agree to be bound by our <a href="https://archer.com/legal/personnel-candidate-privacy-policy">candidate privacy policy</a>.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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:people@archer.com">people@archer.com</a>. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.&nbsp;<div><hr>Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's <a href="https://archer.com/legal/personnel-candidate-privacy-policy">Candidate Privacy Policy</a>.Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:People@archer.com">People@archer.com</a>. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.</div>

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