Overview
This role involves supporting corporate operations with a focus on contract administration, legal operations, and corporate governance. The Corporate Paralegal will manage contracts, legal documentation, and corporate records to ensure compliance and efficiency while supporting organizational growth. The position acts as a liaison between the business and outside legal counsel, coordinating legal reviews, managing contract workflows, and supporting vendor agreements, NDAs, licensing, and governance activities.
Responsibilities
- Manage the corporate contract lifecycle, including vendor agreements, licensing agreements, NDAs, consulting agreements, and other commercial contracts.
- Serve as the primary owner of all corporate NDAs, ensuring timely execution, organization, and record retention.
- Draft, review, edit, and coordinate standard agreements and contract templates.
- Perform initial contract reviews, prepare redlines for routine commercial agreements, and coordinate legal review with outside counsel on complex matters.
- Support vendor contract negotiations by preparing drafts, documenting business requirements, coordinating revisions, and supporting contract execution.
- Track contract status, amendments, renewal and expiration dates, obligations, and key contractual terms.
- Maintain the corporate contract repository and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform to ensure complete and accurate contract records.
- Maintain corporate records, governance documentation, and entity filings.
- Coordinate board resolutions, signature packages, and corporate approvals.
- Support trademark administration, annual filings, and corporate registrations.
- Maintain legal document retention and records management practices.
- Coordinate vendor onboarding and legal documentation.
- Manage enterprise software licensing agreements, renewals, and contract documentation.
- Support EDA, SaaS, technology vendor, and enterprise licensing administration.
- Partner with Finance, Technology, Security, and Procurement to ensure contractual obligations are tracked and fulfilled.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external contract inquiries.
- Coordinate with outside counsel to facilitate contract reviews and legal guidance.
- Partner with Business Development, Technology, Security, Finance, and Operations to support business initiatives requiring legal documentation.
- Assist with contract process improvements, workflow automation, and standardization efforts.
- Support audits and compliance activities by maintaining complete contract documentation and legal records.
Requirements
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, Legal Studies, Business, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of paralegal or legal operations experience.
- Experience supporting Department of Defense, federal government, or government contracting organizations is preferred.
- Experience reviewing, drafting, and administering commercial contracts, vendor agreements, and NDAs.
- Experience working directly with outside legal counsel.
- Experience supporting contract lifecycle management systems and legal document repositories.
- Strong organizational, communication, and document management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
- Paralegal Certificate.
- Experience supporting Department of Defense or Other Transaction Authority (OTA) contracting environments.
- Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and government contracting principles.
- Experience supporting software licensing, SaaS agreements, and technology vendor contracts.
- Experience with CLM platforms, Salesforce, Microsoft 365, or similar enterprise systems.
- Familiarity with AI-enabled legal tools and document automation.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $100,000 - $105,000
- Health Insurance: Medical and dental coverage with the employer paying 92% of premiums for individual and family coverage.
- Vision Insurance: Fully covered.
- Retirement Plans: 401(k) with employer match up to 4%.
- Paid Time Off: Paid sick and safe leave, paid floating holidays, and generous vacation.
- Basic Life & AD&D policy company paid.
- Voluntary Life insurance.
- Flexible and remote work structure.
- Wellness reimbursement plan and mental health support.
- Community sponsorships and donation matching.
- Professional development allowance.
Travel
- Estimated travel up to 5%.
Location
- Remote within the United States.
- Candidates must reside in one of the following states: AL, CA, CO, DC, FL, IN, MI, NJ, NY, NM, NC, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, VA, WA, WY.
Equal Opportunity
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.