Overview
An organization is seeking an experienced Paralegal or Contract Specialist to support its Legal Department with a primary focus on commercial contracting. This role reports directly to the Director of Legal Services and collaborates closely with corporate attorneys and contract managers to assist in drafting, negotiating, executing, and administering a broad range of commercial agreements. Additional support will be provided for litigation, intellectual property, and general legal matters.
This position requires a detail-oriented, highly organized professional capable of managing multiple priorities within a structured corporate environment.
Office schedule: Monday through Thursday in-office, Friday remote.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with attorneys and contract managers to draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements, including vendor and customer agreements, NDAs, and other transactional documents
- Manage the full contract lifecycle, including renewals, amendments, extensions, and tracking of key terms, obligations, and deliverables
- Draft, proofread, and maintain high-quality legal documents, templates, and standardized forms to ensure consistency and accuracy
- Coordinate contract execution using electronic signature platforms and ensure proper documentation, storage, and version control
- Manage and improve legal records management systems and contract databases for accurate documentation and efficient retrieval
- Provide operational and administrative support to the Legal Department to facilitate efficient workflows and daily operations
- Support litigation and intellectual property matters, including coordination of document collection
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience, preferably in-house or in a law firm supporting corporate clients
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams), DocuSign, and Adobe Acrobat
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, exercising sound judgment and strong problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High degree of professionalism, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) plan
Location
- Office-based Monday through Thursday with remote work on Friday
This role is essential in ensuring the Legal Department operates efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with corporate and regulatory standards, thereby reducing organizational risk and supporting business continuity.