Contracts Manager / Commercial Paralegal

Overview

A technology company specializing in AI-powered intelligence solutions is seeking a Commercial Paralegal (AI & Legal Operations) to join their legal team. This role supports global Go-To-Market and vendor functions by managing commercial legal workflows and integrating AI tools to improve efficiency and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end MNDA workflows including intake, triage, first-pass review using templates and AI tools, coordination of approvals, and execution.
• Handle high-volume contracts under attorney supervision, such as NDAs, standard order forms, amendments, and vendor contract reviews.
• Prepare and manage signature-ready packets, routing, and tracking for commercial and vendor agreements.
• Independently manage vendor intake and contract negotiation processes with attorney oversight, including contract revisions and communications with business stakeholders.
• Maintain and integrate AI tools to organize and search executed agreements within contract repositories.
• Map and analyze workflows related to MNDAs, DPAs, signature routing, intake queues, renewals, and approvals; identify bottlenecks and collaborate with Legal, Sales/GTM, Procurement, and RevOps to standardize processes.
• Serve as a power user of legal AI tools for contract review, summaries, and research.
• Design and iterate AI-assisted workflows for contract review and internal communications.
• Maintain prompt libraries, workflow guides, and logs of AI successes; collaborate with attorneys to establish guidelines for AI use.
• Triage and route incoming legal requests based on established rules and playbooks.
• Participate in special projects such as audits, playbook updates, policy revisions, and AI training.
• Document legal team processes to enable self-service for new hires and stakeholders.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of experience as a paralegal or legal operations professional in an in-house legal department or law firm supporting commercial work.
• Strong experience with commercial documentation including NDAs, vendor agreements, order forms, and amendments.
• Proficiency with legal technology and AI tools such as contract lifecycle management systems (e.g., Ironclad), Salesforce or other intake systems, e-signature platforms, and generative AI for drafting and summarization.
• Systems and operations mindset focused on workflow optimization, handoffs, SLAs, and efficiency improvements.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage high volumes of matters and keep stakeholders informed.
• Clear and concise written communication skills with professional judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Experience in high-growth SaaS, fintech, or crypto/Web3 environments is a plus.
• Prior exposure to public sector, RFP, or government contracts processes is a plus.
• Comfortable working across time zones and with remote-first teams using asynchronous tools such as Slack, Notion, and Loom.
• Preference for candidates located in Eastern or Central time zones to align with the core legal team.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $136,667 - $145,000

Location

• Remote-first with preference for Eastern or Central time zones

This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-velocity environment at the intersection of AI, national security, and crime prevention. The position requires adaptability, ownership, and creative problem-solving to build efficient legal operations supported by AI technology.