Senior Corporate Paralegal, Commercial

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insightsoftware is looking for an experienced Corporate Paralegal to support the Commercial Legal team for this fast-growing financial technology company that is based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

What will you do?

Contract Drafting & Review

• Draft, review and redline commercial agreements including customer contracts, NDAs, MSAs, partnership agreements, SOWs, order forms, vendor agreements, and the like.
• Internally negotiate routine contract terms within established guidelines and playbooks
• Identify non-standard terms and escalate complex legal issues to commercial attorneys
• Ensure contracts comply with company policies, standards, and approval requirements

Contract Support & Stakeholder Partnership

• Provide front-line support to internal business teams including Sales, Customer Success, and Partner teams on contract-related questions
• Communicate contract status, timelines, and requirements to internal stakeholders as needed
• Escalate complex legal matters to commercial attorneys as appropriate
• Oversee CLM and drive efficiency improvements to streamline workflow between internal clients and attorneys

Trademark Portfolio Support

• Help manage and track trademark portfolio in partnership with outside counsel
• Assist in coordinating with outside counsel to file and maintain trademark filings
• Keep internal stakeholders apprised of trademarks within the portfolio and relevant status

M&A Contract Integration Support

• Review and analyze contracts from acquired companies
• Assist with contract data extraction and migration into company systems
• Support assignment and novation processes for acquired customer and vendor contracts
• Help standardize and harmonize contract terms across acquired entities and products
• Document legacy contract terms and obligations from acquisitions

How will you do it?

• Strategic Execution – Plan, organize, and execute efficiently; focus on key priorities that drive business value.
• Operational Excellence – Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines consistently.
• Enthusiasm – Exhibit passion and excitement and embrace a can-do and team-friendly attitude.
• Communication - Communicate effectively with internal teams and cross-functional partners; compelling communications that drive alignment and action across internal teams and cross-functional partners.
• Teamwork - Work effectively across functions to achieve both team and individual objectives.
• Attention to Detail - high-level attention to minute details to ensure accuracy.
• Perseverance - Demonstrate focus and commitment to solving complex issues through to completion.
• Leadership Presence: Demonstrate passion and enthusiasm while building trust and engagement across all levels of the organization; work autonomously while also contributing to the overall collaborative efforts of the team.

Education & Certification

• Bachelor's degree OR Paralegal Certificate from an accredited program

Experience

• Minimum 5-8 years of global in-house corporate paralegal experience
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and revising a wide range of standard commercial agreements (NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, order forms) and the like with minimal attorney supervision.
• Oversee the CLM, experience with LinkSquares a plus.
• Knowledge of computer-based legal research tools, particularly AI tools & resources
• Process Improvement experience - able to identify inefficiencies in existing workflows and work with legal operations to implement better systems and checklists.
• Trademark experience a plus, working with outside counsel to organize portfolio management
• M&A Diligence a plus
• French fluency a plus

Core Competencies & Personal Attributes

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong critical thinking abilities
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with ability to work with incomplete information and identify next steps
• Capable of working across US and EMEA to support global business teams.
• Exemplary personal and professional integrity with strong legal ethics
• Strong attention to detail with commitment to high-quality work product
• Ability to work under pressure, juggle multiple assignments, and meet tight deadlines with a positive attitude
• Ability to work autonomously and solve problems efficiently to deliver expected outcomes.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to plan, organize, and complete multiple related tasks
• Proactive ownership mentality with strong follow-up and follow-through capabilities
• Team player with ability to interact and collaborate cross-functionally on a global basis

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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** At this time insightsoftware is not able to offer sponsorship to candidates who are not eligible to work in the country where the position is located. **

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