Contracts Paralegal

Overview

The organization is seeking a Contracts Paralegal to support the commercial contract function within its in-house Legal Department. This role participates in the full contract lifecycle—from intake and drafting through negotiation, execution, monitoring, and periodic auditing of contracts. Some corporate maintenance responsibilities are also included.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial contracts legal function, administering the full contract lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain standardized contract templates, playbooks, and clause libraries to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Conduct periodic audits of existing contracts to identify:
  • Expiration dates
  • Auto-renewal terms
  • Unfavorable provisions
  • Renegotiation opportunities
• Draft and negotiate contracts, including:
  • Website terms
  • Privacy policies (U.S. and international)
  • Talent releases
  • Manufacturing agreements
  • Technology service agreements
  • Professional services agreements
  • Influencer agreements
  • Product agreements
• Support corporate maintenance activities, including entity management, corporate governance filings, and organizational record-keeping as needed.

Requirements

• Capable of drafting, revising, and proofreading routine contracts.
• Proficiency with contract-management tools and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision, and exercise sound judgment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy; strong commitment to meeting deadlines and producing high-quality work.
• High degree of accountability, self-motivation, and drive.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize competing demands, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and deliver accurate work products in a timely manner.
• Extensive experience using large language model platforms, such as Anthropic Claude, in daily work to improve productivity, enhance accuracy, and streamline contract review and drafting.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 5+ years of experience, either in-house, with a law firm, or a combination, supporting commercial contracting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Paralegal certificates or registrations from NALA or NFPA.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $65,000 - $85,000, plus annual and monthly KPI bonus potential.
• Healthcare: Comprehensive coverage—100% of premiums for employee-only medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Bonuses: Annual and monthly bonus opportunities tied to performance.
• Retirement: 401(k) match up to 3.5% of contributions, plus a company-sponsored Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Time off: Start your first year accruing up to 15 days of vacation, plus 6 paid sick and mental health days.
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, company closure dates, free weekly yoga and meditation classes, and expanded mental health benefits.
• Career growth: Mentorship program, continuous learning opportunities, and performance-based pay increases.
• Additional benefits: Cell/internet reimbursement, free employee products, annual events, and more.

Salary notice: The posted salary range reflects data based on California’s cost of labor analysis and may vary by state for remote roles.

Location

• Remote (United States)

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. Applicants with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable law.

Recruiting Agencies

Hiring is handled through the organization’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Staffing or recruiting agencies may be used occasionally to support internal efforts, but agencies are not authorized to contact hiring teams directly. Written approval and a signed agreement are required before submitting any candidate information for a specific job opening. Without this, no placement fees will be paid.