Corporate Paralegal

The Paralegal, Contract Operations functions as the custodian of legal template integrity, ensuring that configured documents are accurate and fit for automated system generation. The role demands meticulous attention to detail, a working understanding of Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system fundamentals, and strong contract drafting skills. This individual will serve as the operational backbone of the Configuration Management Record artifact, maintaining the accuracy, consistency, and version control of all templates used in automated template document generation.

Key Responsibilities

· Review and audit Annotated Templates to verify accuracy, completeness, and alignment with current legal standards and approved language.

· Apply approved updates and revisions to templates in accordance with change control procedures.

· Create, maintain, and update Configuration Management Records (CMRs) for each template, capturing version history, change rationale, approval status, and effective dates.

· Coordinate with team to validate that templates function correctly when generated by the CLM system.

· Identify inconsistencies, conflicts, or deficiencies in template language and escalate to supervisor for resolution.

· Ensure templates comply with applicable internal policies, legal requirements, and industry-specific standards.

· Support template lifecycle management, including retirement, archiving, and replacement of obsolete versions.

· Assist in developing and maintaining template governance documentation and user guidance materials.

Qualifications:

· Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Business, or a related field; or Paralegal Certification; or equivalent professional experience.

· Minimum four years of paralegal, legal operations, or contracts management experience, with demonstrated exposure to contract review, drafting, or document management.

· Prior experience with template management, CLM solutions, and/or configuration management is strongly preferred.

Preferred Attributes

· High degree of accuracy and organizational discipline — this role is detail-intensive and version-control errors can have downstream legal consequences.

· Proactive communication style; comfortable flagging issues and escalating without delay.

· Ability to manage multiple templates and revision cycles simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.

· Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across Legal, IT, and Business Operations teams.

· We are seeking a resilient, high-caliber professional for a highly visible role launching a brand-new company-wide system. Operating in a fast-paced environment, this position demands elite attention to detail. It is a challenging but deeply rewarding opportunity for the right individual. To succeed, you must bring a masterful skill set, unmatched attention to detail, and a passion for driving major organizational change.

Compensation

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