Sr. Paralegal, Contracts

Overview

This position supports the Transactions team within Legal Affairs. The role provides contract-related advice and assistance across the full contract lifecycle. Work is fully remote.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and finalize contracts with minimal supervision and oversight from the Legal Department.
• Collaborate with members of the Transactions team and internal business areas, including commercial products and sourcing & procurement.
• Handle a variety of contract types, including but not limited to:
  • Master Services Agreements
  • Statements of Work
  • Supply Agreements
  • Maintenance Agreements
  • Rental Agreements
• Serve as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external vendors/suppliers, ensuring internal feedback and approvals are collected and business objectives are met.
• Monitor upcoming contractual actions and deadlines, communicate with stakeholders, and determine appropriate next steps.
• Correspond with internal clients on contract intake and pending contracts; process requests independently and/or with attorneys and make recommendations based on facts and circumstances.
• Minimize organizational risk by identifying issues, negotiating terms, and adhering to policies and procedures.
• Support contract execution and maintain data within the company’s contract management system (Agiloft).
• Serve as system administrator for Agiloft, in conjunction with Legal Operations.
• Assist with development of policies, procedures, and systems for contract management.
• Provide occasional training to internal clients on contract policies and procedures.
• Develop strategies and tools to improve efficiencies and client service, independently and in collaboration with other members of the legal team.

Requirements

• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• 7+ years of experience as a paralegal, including:
  • Contract drafting
  • Negotiating
  • Contract management system experience
• Strong preference for experience in-house corporate roles or contracts terms-and-conditions-focused work.
• Familiarity with Sourcing & Procurement contracts and experience preparing redlines.
• Strong understanding of contract language and the ability to identify, communicate, and mitigate risks to the business.
• Background and working knowledge of the full contract lifecycle, from initiation through post-execution, including understanding contract relationships and key terms.
• Experience working with Agiloft contract management system is strongly preferred.
• Significant experience redlining agreements.
• High level of accuracy, strong attention to detail, and excellent proofreading skills.
• Excellent organization skills, including ability to compile information from multiple sources.
• Deadline- and detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interface with multiple levels within the organization.
• Proven contract drafting, redlining, and negotiating skills.
• Technically proficient with systems such as Word, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with little supervision; ability to prioritize multiple tasks with competing priorities.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while maintaining focus and balancing priorities.
• Proactive mindset and initiative to perform tasks without being asked.
• Must be comfortable with some ambiguity in day-to-day tasks.
• Team-oriented with strong judgment, interpersonal skills, and ability to exercise discretion.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated annual base salary range for a new hire: $117,500 to $142,100.
• Individual base pay depends on factors including education, experience, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data; salary may be adjusted based on geographic location.
• Certain roles may be eligible for additional incentive compensation, including merit increases, annual bonus, and/or long-term incentives in the form of stock options.
• Comprehensive benefits package provided; eligibility is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

Location

Fully remote.