Law Clerk / Paralegal

About the role

This position supports a fast‑paced, global legal function for a high‑growth SaaS organization in the United States. Working directly with senior legal leadership, the Law Clerk/Paralegal will act as an operational extension of the General Counsel, handling contracts, legal research, and cross‑functional coordination.

Key responsibilities

• Review, draft, and redline commercial agreements such as NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, SaaS contracts, and vendor agreements.
• Manage contract lifecycle by tracking deal flow, deadlines, approvals, and outstanding items.
• Conduct initial legal reviews of incoming contracts and flag non‑standard or high‑risk clauses.
• Maintain and improve the contract repository with proper version control and accessibility.
• Coordinate with external counsel, handling document preparation, communications, and invoice tracking.
• Assist with legal responses to subpoenas, regulatory inquiries, fraud requests, and government correspondence.
• Support HR‑related legal documentation, including offer letters, severance agreements, and policy updates.
• Perform legal research on data privacy, cross‑border compliance, and SaaS commercial practices.
• Help maintain internal legal playbooks, templates, and standardized processes.
• Guide internal stakeholders on contract standards and acceptable commercial terms.

Required profile

• Paralegal certificate, law degree, or J.D. (non‑practicing or pre‑bar eligible).
• 2‑5 years of experience in a law firm or in‑house legal environment.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracts, especially SaaS‑related agreements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify legal concepts.
• Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑moving setting.

Required skills

• Proficiency with contract management systems.
• Microsoft Office suite.
• Google Workspace.
• Familiarity with data‑privacy frameworks such as GDPR and CCPA.