Paralegal - Commercial Contracts

The Paralegal - Commercial Contracts supports the legal team in drafting, reviewing, and managing a wide range of commercial contracts. This role requires the ability to contribute with minimal supervision, manage a high volume of work, and apply sound judgment in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Draft, review, and revise commercial agreements, including NDAs, SaaS agreements, vendor and supplier agreements, customer contracts, purchase agreements, leases, service agreements, licensing agreements, and amendments Prepare first drafts using templates and playbooks; identify and elevate non-standard terms Review contracts against established guidelines and flag legal and business risks Manage contract lifecycle in CLM system (e.g., LinkSquares), including intake, tracking, execution, and storage Coordinate internal approvals and signatures, including use of e-signature tools Maintain and update templates, clause libraries, and contract records Communicate with internal stakeholders (procurement, sales, finance, operations) to gather information and resolve issues Support high-volume contract workflows and assist in reducing backlog Assist with due diligence, audits, and reporting, including extracting data from CLM systems Support compliance with internal policies and applicable laws and regulations Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate 3+ years of experience supporting commercial contracts in a law firm or in-house legal department Experience with a range of agreements, including SaaS agreements, purchase agreements, and leases Hands‑on experience with contract lifecycle management systems (LinkSquares preferred) Strong familiarity with common commercial contract terms and structures Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Preferred Qualifications Experience in a corporate legal department Experience administering or optimizing CLM systems (e.g., LinkSquares) Working knowledge of privacy and data protection regulations (e.g., CCPA, GDPR) Skills and Competencies Strong attention to detail and accuracy Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Clear and effective written and verbal communication Practical, business‑oriented approach to legal support High level of professionalism and discretion Success Factors Able to independently handle routine agreements within a short ramp‑up period Consistently applies templates and playbooks with minimal rework required Contributes to improved contract turnaround times and reduced backlog Pay Range: $64,200.00 - $97,640.00 per year Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug‑Free Workplace #J-18808-Ljbffr