Paralegal

Paralegal - Americas

Our client, a global fintech company, is looking for a Paralegal to join their team.

What you’ll focus on:

Contract Management:

Draft, process, and proofread contracts, ensuring they align with standard forms.

Prepare and revise client contract amendments and statements of work according to the playbook.

Handle contract-related correspondence, including distributing contract drafts and execution versions to counterparties.

Create issues tables to facilitate contract negotiations.

Coordinate the internal signature process.

Manage files, including daily filing and organization.

Conduct proofreading of English language contracts.

Collaborate with colleagues on contract-related matters.

Corporate and Internal Affairs:

Assist with corporate and internal matters, including organizing and managing corporate documentation.

Conduct ad hoc legal research on corporate topics, including liaising with external counsel when necessary.

Assist in engaging and managing external legal counsel.

General:

Maintain legal matters and data/records management.

Manage lists of ongoing matters in the Americas and provide organizational support to the Americas General Counsel.

Coordinate meetings and perform general administrative duties.

Who you are:

Legal training with experience as a paralegal focusing on contract administration and management. Paralegal certification (e.g., NFPA, NALA) is a plus.

Ability to understand commercial proposals and translate them into standard templates.

Proficient in proofreading with extensive experience.

Excellent skills in MS Word and data management.

Familiarity with drafting aspects of software license agreements, amendments and statements of work (including detailed commercial exhibits and provisions) is a plus.

Previous work experience with a software or technology company, or with a law firm department providing intellectual property law and/or technology law services, is desirable.

Exceptional proficiency in the English language, including reading, writing, and communication.

Proficiency in French, Spanish, or Portuguese is a plus.