This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Corporate Paralegal - Contracts based in the United States.
This role offers the opportunity to support a dynamic legal team by managing complex commercial contracts and helping drive efficient business operations.
You will play a key role in reviewing, negotiating, and maintaining agreements while ensuring compliance with legal and organizational standards.
The position combines contract expertise, process improvement, stakeholder collaboration, and legal operations support.
You will work closely with internal teams and external partners to streamline contract workflows and mitigate business risks.
The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of commercial contracting, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
This is a hybrid or remote opportunity where your expertise will directly contribute to scalable legal processes and successful commercial outcomes.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Corporate Paralegal - Contracts based in the United States.
This role offers the opportunity to support a dynamic legal team by managing complex commercial contracts and helping drive efficient business operations.
You will play a key role in reviewing, negotiating, and maintaining agreements while ensuring compliance with legal and organizational standards.
The position combines contract expertise, process improvement, stakeholder collaboration, and legal operations support.
You will work closely with internal teams and external partners to streamline contract workflows and mitigate business risks.
The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of commercial contracting, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
This is a hybrid or remote opportunity where your expertise will directly contribute to scalable legal processes and successful commercial outcomes.
Accountabilities:
- Prepare, review, negotiate, and manage a high volume of customer-facing contracts, including master service agreements, amendments, and related commercial documents.
- Draft, review, and maintain non-disclosure agreements, letters of intent, and other preliminary business agreements.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to support contract lifecycle management and ensure agreements align with business objectives.
- Coordinate contract execution, tracking, organization, and documentation throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Improve contract processes by streamlining workflows, standardizing procedures, and implementing scalable solutions.
- Maintain and update contract templates, clause libraries, playbooks, and related legal resources.
- Identify contractual risks, analyze potential issues, and escalate concerns appropriately.
- Support compliance with applicable regulations, legal requirements, and internal policies.
- Assist with corporate governance activities and regulatory compliance initiatives.
- Monitor changes to contract processes and policies while communicating updates effectively to relevant teams.
- Collaborate with internal departments and external legal partners on specialized contract matters.
- Conduct legal research and provide support for broader legal and operational projects as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification required; Master’s degree preferred.
- 7+ years of experience supporting commercial contracts within a corporate legal environment.
- Strong understanding of contract law principles and commercial contracting practices.
- Proven experience reviewing, negotiating, and managing customer-facing agreements.
- Ability to identify, evaluate, and mitigate contractual risks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong organizational abilities.
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
- Experience with contract management platforms such as Ironclad and CRM systems such as Salesforce is strongly preferred.
- Competitive salary range of $70,276 – $116,942, based on experience, qualifications, location, and market factors.
- Hybrid or remote work flexibility.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
- Long-term disability and life insurance coverage.
- Accident and critical illness insurance options.
- Pre-paid legal insurance benefits.
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement plans.
- Paid time off to support work-life balance.
- Parking and transit FSA options.
- Opportunity to work within a stable, growing organization with career advancement opportunities.
- Collaborative environment focused on accountability, integrity, teamwork, and professional development.