Senior Paralegal / Contracts Manager

Overview

A Senior Paralegal role is available to support the General Counsel in managing legal affairs, primarily focusing on commercial contracts. This position involves independent work and oversight of key legal operations such as contract lifecycle management, corporate registrations, insurance applications and renewals, and insurance-related contracting support.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, revise, and assist in negotiating client, vendor, and other commercial agreements, identifying legal and business risks and ensuring alignment with company requirements
• Manage contract matters through to completion, including coordinating internal reviews and approvals, responding to stakeholder inquiries, tracking open items, and facilitating execution
• Oversee administration and effective use of the contract lifecycle management system, including records, reporting, user support, and provide daily direction to legal operations staff responsible for contract administration
• Manage corporate registrations, renewals, and related filings and records
• Coordinate insurance applications, renewals, certificates of insurance, and communications with brokers, carriers, and business stakeholders, including insurance matters related to contracts
• Conduct legal research and support due diligence, acquisitions, real estate matters, and other legal or strategic projects as assigned
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and outside counsel to resolve legal and contracting matters efficiently in support of organizational objectives
• Perform other duties as assigned by the General Counsel
• Comply with and support company policies, procedures, and legal and ethical standards

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, associate degree in paralegal studies with paralegal certification, Juris Doctor (J.D.), or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience, preferably in an in-house corporate legal department, in commercial contracting, corporate legal operations, or related legal/contracts functions
• Experience reviewing, drafting, revising, negotiating, and administering commercial contracts
• Experience administering or supporting a contract lifecycle management system and related contracting processes
• Leadership skills to provide day-to-day direction to legal support or legal operations staff
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, identify and escalate material issues appropriately, and demonstrate ownership and accountability with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication, editing, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to effectively utilize legal technology and business systems
• Attention to detail, adaptability, commitment to continuous process improvement, and ability to manage confidential and sensitive information professionally

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with contract negotiation and contract lifecycle management system administration
• Knowledge of corporate governance, entity registrations, and insurance processes
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, or real estate matters
• Experience in healthcare, consulting, SaaS, or workforce solutions industries

Work Environment

• This is a remote position
• Candidates must reside in one of the following states: AZ, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, or WI

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Medical and dental coverage at no premium cost for employees
• 401(k) and profit-sharing retirement plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Company-paid holidays
• Gender-neutral parental leave
• Bereavement and pet leave
• Continuing education and professional accreditation sponsorship
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Mental health support program
• Additional perks

Salary Range: $80,000 - $126,000 annually (actual salary may vary based on academic achievements, skills, and experience)