Paralegal

We are seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal w/ expertise to support the legal and commercial contracts function by reviewing, negotiating, and administering a broad range of commercial agreements. This individual will work closely with internal legal counsel, business stakeholders, and external clients to facilitate contract execution, manage contract-related risks, and provide day-to-day support across the contract lifecycle. The ideal candidate has strong contract review and negotiation experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

*Would prefer candidates in and around the Pittsburgh, PA area but are open to the right remote candidate*

Key Responsibilities

Contract Review & Redlining

• Review, analyze, and redline a variety of commercial agreements to ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and business objectives.
• Identify contractual risks and propose revisions to mitigate legal, financial, and operational exposure.
• Review contract terms related to liability, indemnification, confidentiality, intellectual property, payment terms, insurance, and termination provisions.
• Maintain version control and document revisions throughout the negotiation process.
• Industry - Financial Services (not core requirement
• 3-5 years of experience

Contract Negotiation

• Participate in contract discussions and negotiations with internal legal counsel, clients, vendors, and external counsel.
• Support the negotiation of commercial terms while balancing business objectives and risk management considerations.
• Prepare negotiation summaries and document key contractual issues and resolutions.
• Escalate complex legal or commercial issues to senior legal leadership when appropriate.

Contract Administration

• Provide day-to-day support to the contracts team across a diverse portfolio of agreements.
• Track contract status, approvals, execution timelines, renewals, and key contractual obligations.
• Coordinate contract execution and maintain organized contract files and repositories.
• Ensure contract documentation is complete, accurate, and properly archived.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Legal, Procurement, Sales, Finance, Operations, and business stakeholders to facilitate timely contract execution.
• Respond to internal requests regarding contract interpretation and status.
• Support business teams in understanding contractual obligations and compliance requirements.

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Assist in developing and improving contract management processes, templates, and standard operating procedures.
• Support compliance with corporate governance, regulatory requirements, and internal contracting policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve contract workflows and operational efficiencies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in contract administration, contract management, legal operations, procurement, or commercial contracting.
• Experience reviewing, redlining, and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of contract structure, legal terminology, and commercial risk.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting an in-house legal department, law firm, or consulting organization.
• Familiarity with Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Professional Services Agreements (PSAs), Vendor Agreements, and Procurement Contracts.
• Experience using Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems.

Core Competencies

• Contract Review
• Contract Redlining
• Commercial Contract Negotiation
• Contract Administration
• Legal Operations
• Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)
• Risk Assessment
• Commercial Terms Analysis
• Stakeholder Management
• Legal Documentation
• Business Partnership
• Attention to Detail
• Written Communication
• Cross-Functional Collaboration