Senior Corporate Paralegal

Overview

A technology company specializing in data connectivity and AI integration is seeking a Senior Corporate Paralegal / Legal Operations Specialist. This role supports the General Counsel and Corporate Operations team by managing contract administration, corporate governance, equity administration, and data privacy compliance. The position requires a seasoned professional capable of both hands-on paralegal work and legal operations leadership to enhance systems and processes within a lean legal team.

Location: North Carolina Research Triangle or East Coast (preferred)

Eligibility: Must be US-based and legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Contract Management & Legal Operations (~70%)

• Review, draft, and negotiate NDAs, SaaS/technology, marketing, and vendor agreements; serve as first-line contract reviewer for standard and moderately complex agreements
• Develop and maintain contract templates and playbooks, including standard positions, fallback language, and escalation criteria
• Implement, maintain, and optimize the contract management system (CLM); act as internal subject-matter expert and primary administrator
• Track non-standard provisions and deviations; generate regular leadership reports
• Support sales and business development teams with high-volume contract review and execution; manage turnaround expectations and escalation triage during peak periods
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline contract workflows; collaborate with Sales, Finance, HR, and Operations to promote adoption of automated tools and self-service resources
• Manage outside counsel relationships for discrete matters; review and approve outside counsel invoices for accuracy and budget alignment
• Provide targeted administrative support to the General Counsel and assist with special projects as assigned

Corporate Governance & Equity (~15%)

• Support corporate governance activities including board and stockholder consents, written actions, and maintenance of corporate records
• Administer equity matters in Carta: 409A coordination, cap table maintenance, annual equity reporting, and vesting schedule tracking; coordinate with HR and Finance
• Manage domestic and foreign entity registrations; oversee registered agent services, monitor compliance deadlines, and ensure subsidiary filings are current

Data Privacy & Compliance (~15%)

• Support data privacy compliance programs across frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and emerging state privacy laws
• Assist with data subject access requests (DSARs), privacy impact assessments, and data processing agreements (DPAs)
• Monitor regulatory developments and flag material changes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) required
• Minimum eight years of experience as a Paralegal, Legal Operations, or Contract Administration professional; paralegal certification (CP or ACP) is a plus
• Proven experience drafting and negotiating global sales and procurement agreements in-house, preferably at a privately-held SaaS or technology company in a fast-paced, sales-driven environment
• Strong contract drafting skills, including drafting and redlining original language across various agreement types without attorney markup for standard provisions
• Hands-on experience implementing, managing, and optimizing contract management systems (CLM); familiarity with platforms such as Ironclad, Conga, DocuSign CLM, or similar required
• Comfortable using AI-assisted legal tools and interested in adopting legal technology to improve efficiency and scalability
• Experience administering equity in Carta or comparable equity management platforms; ability to process grants, manage cap table entries, and coordinate with Finance and HR
• Experience supporting corporate governance, including board documentation, entity management, and registered agent coordination
• Familiarity with data privacy frameworks (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA) and practical experience responding to DSARs or supporting privacy compliance
• Knowledge of data security frameworks such as SOC-2, ISO 27001, and compliance obligations for handling ePHI under HIPAA
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams, set priorities, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to advise business clients clearly, escalate issues appropriately, and collaborate across functions
• Experience working with international consultants, co-workers, customers, and outside counsel
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Salesforce, DocuSign, and Carta; experience with at least one enterprise CLM platform required
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, recordkeeping, and record retention skills with exceptional attention to detail
• High personal and professional integrity and business ethics
• Practical, business-minded self-starter who operates independently and collaborates well; sound judgment, positive attitude, and focus on responsiveness and service quality

Travel

• None required

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with company-paid premiums
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care FSA
• Generous paid time off: 20 days PTO and 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with 100% company match up to 6% of contribution
• Remote-friendly work environment with emphasis on collaboration and innovation
• Opportunities for professional development and learning aligned with career goals

Location

• North Carolina Research Triangle or East Coast (preferred)
• Must be US-based and authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship