Senior Corporate Paralegal

Senior Corporate ParalegalCData Software, Inc. is seeking a Senior Corporate Paralegal / Legal Operations Specialist to be a key partner to the General Counsel and broader Corporate Operations team. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for a seasoned professional who can operate independently across contract management, corporate governance, equity administration, and data privacy, while also building and improving the systems and processes that let a lean legal team punch above its weight. The role spans both paralegal execution and legal operations leadership, and the successful candidate will be comfortable in both modes.Location(s): North Carolina Research Triangle or East Coast (preferred)Eligibility: Applicants must be US-based and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or in the future.Key Duties & Responsibilities:Contract Management & Legal Operations (~70%)Review, draft, and negotiate NDAs, SaaS/technology, marketing, and vendor agreements; serve as first-line contract review for standard and moderately complex agreementsDevelop and maintain a library of contract templates and playbooks, including standard positions, fallback language, and escalation criteria for each agreement typeImplement, maintain, and continuously optimize the contract management system (CLM); serve as the internal subject-matter expert and primary administrator for the platformTrack non-standard provisions and deviations from standard positions; generate regular reports for leadershipSupport sales and business development (strategic partner) teams with high-volume contract review and execution; manage turnaround expectations and escalation triage during peak periodsIdentify and implement process improvements to streamline contract workflows; collaborate with Sales, Finance, HR, and Operations to drive adoption of automated tools and self-service resourcesManage outside counsel relationships for discrete matters; review and approve outside counsel invoices for accuracy and budget alignmentProvide targeted administrative support to the General Counsel as needed; support special projects as assignedCorporate Governance & Equity (~15%)Support corporate governance matters, including board and stockholder consents, written actions, and maintenance of corporate records booksAdminister equity matters in Carta: 409A coordination, cap table maintenance, annual equity reporting, and vesting schedule tracking; coordinate with HR and FinanceManage domestic and foreign entity registrations; oversee external registered agent services, monitor compliance deadlines, and ensure all subsidiary filings are currentData Privacy & Compliance (~15%)Support the company's data privacy compliance program across applicable frameworks including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and emerging state privacy lawsAssist with data subject access requests (DSARs), privacy impact assessments, and data processing agreements (DPAs)Monitor regulatory developments and flag material changesQualificationsBS/BA requiredMinimum of eight years of experience as a Paralegal or in Legal Operations or Contract Administration; paralegal certification (CP or ACP) a plusDemonstrated 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 environmentExcellent contract drafting skills, including the ability to draft and redline original language across a range of agreement types without attorney markup for standard provisionsHands-on experience implementing, managing, and optimizing a contract management system (CLM); familiarity with platforms such as Ironclad, Conga, DocuSign CLM, or similar requiredComfort with AI-assisted legal tools and a genuine interest in adopting legal technology to improve team efficiency and scalabilityExperience administering equity in Carta or a comparable equity management platform; ability to process grants, manage cap table entries, and coordinate with Finance and HRExperience supporting corporate governance, including board documentation, entity management, and registered agent coordinationFamiliarity with data privacy frameworks (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA) and practical experience responding to DSARs or supporting a privacy compliance functionFamiliarity with data security frameworks such as SOC-2, ISO 27001, and with compliance obligations for handling ePHI under HIPAAStrong project management skills; ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams, set priorities, and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervisionExcellent written and oral communication skills; able to advise business clients clearly and concisely, appropriately escalate issues, and work effectively across functional areasExperience working with international consultants, co-workers, customers, and outside counselProficiency with Microsoft 365, Salesforce, DocuSign, and Carta; experience with at least one enterprise CLM platform requiredExcellent organizational, multitasking, recordkeeping, and record retention skills; exceptional attention to detailExemplary personal and professional integrity and business ethicsPractical, business-minded, self-starter who operates independently and collaborates well across teams; sound judgment, positive attitude, and unwavering focus on responsiveness and service qualityTravel Required: None requiredBenefits & Perks / What you'll Get:As part of our comprehensive benefits offerings, we provide Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with company-paid insurance premiumsHealth Saving Account offering with company contribution to help mitigate increasing health costsFlexible Savings Account and Dependent Care FSAGenerous 20-day PTO and 11 paid holidays401k with 100% company match up to 6% of contributionA remote-friendly, high-trust culture that empowers collaboration, celebrates curiosity, and encourages innovationWork closely with your manager to define professional development and learning opportunities that match your career goals