Coordinator, Legal & Business Affairs (Contract)

The role

This person will support lawyers and senior staff in legal and business affairs functions. They will oversee legal aspects of domestic and international commercial activities including licensing, marketing, and technology infrastructure.

What you will do

• Collaborate with internal business units and external partners to clarify business goals and draft contract terms.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate transactional agreements under the oversight of legal counsel.
• Maintain and update contract templates and boilerplate language.
• Conduct preliminary reviews of NDAs, DPAs, terms of service, and EULAs.
• Assist with the review of marketing, advertising, and promotional materials.
• Support the development of internal policies, terms, and conditions.
• Perform legal research to support the Business & Technology Legal team.
• Assist with departmental projects, administrative tasks, and special assignments.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• At least two (2) years’ experience as a contract administrator / transactional paralegal (or equivalent)
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills
• Strong academic credentials and references
• Ability to handle privileged, confidential, and sensitive information in an appropriate and professional manner
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and simultaneously accomplish multiple quantitatively and qualitatively challenging tasks
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Workspace, Litera Compare, Ironclad or other contract lifecycle management systems, and Internet research

Nice to have

• Law firm or in-house legal team experience

Before you apply

• This role is not eligible for standard full-time employee benefits and bonuses.

About the company

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