Senior Paralegal - Contracts & Legal Operations

Job Description Job Description Location : San Jose, CA 95131 Schedule : Full-time, onsite initially; hybrid flexibility after training period Compensation : Approximately $90K-$130K annual non-exempt, depending on experience Details: Contract-to-perm opportunity for the right fit Overview: Our San Jose client is seeking a Senior Paralegal to support their General Counsel in a fast-paced corporate environment. This is a hands-on role supporting a lean legal department with a strong focus on contract management, litigation support, and legal operations. A major focus of this role will be helping organize, clean up, and manage contracts and legal files within a complex contract management system while supporting broader legal department workflows and operations. Responsibilities * Manage and organize contracts, legal records, and related documentation * Assist with contract system cleanup, file organization, and process improvement initiatives * Review and support commercial agreements, including NDAs * Provide litigation support, including document organization, tracking deadlines, and coordinating with outside counsel * Support corporate governance and entity management tasks * Conduct legal research and assist with operational projects as needed * Help improve legal department workflows, processes, and organization Qualifications * 5+ years of paralegal experience in a corporate or in-house legal environment * Experience supporting commercial contracts, including NDAs * Strong contract management, organizational, and multitasking skills * Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) or document management systems * Experience with legal technology tools such as SharePoint, DocuSign, or similar platforms preferred * Ability to work independently in a lean legal / department-of-one environment * Highly responsive with strong follow-through and sense of urgency * Strong communication skills and attention to detail * Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment Longer version of job description available upon request