Sr. Paralegal, Contracts

Overview

This role supports the Transactions team within Legal Affairs and provides contract drafting, review, and management across the full contract lifecycle. Work is fully remote.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 7+ years of experience as a paralegal, including contract drafting, negotiating, and contract management system experience.
• Strong preference for in-house corporate experience or a contracts terms-and-conditions focused role.
• Familiarity with Sourcing & Procurement contracts and experience preparing redlines.
• Strong understanding of contract language and each party’s obligations.
• Ability to identify, communicate, and mitigate risks to the business.
• Working knowledge of the full contract life cycle, from initiation through post-execution.
• Understanding of contract relationships and key terms, including how to negotiate.
• Experience working with Agiloft contract management system is strongly preferred.
• Deadline- and detail-oriented; strong proofreading and accuracy.
• Excellent organization skills and ability to compile information from multiple sources.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interface with multiple levels within the organization.
• Proven ability in contract drafting, redlining, and negotiating.
• Technical proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive mindset and initiative to perform tasks without being asked.
• Comfort with some ambiguity in day-to-day performance.
• Team-oriented approach and sound judgment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated annual base salary range for new hires: $117,500 to $142,100.
• Individual base pay depends on education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data, and 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 (eligibility governed by plan documents and policies).

Location

• Fully remote.
• U.S. base pay range applies.