Senior Corporate Paralegal, Commercial

Company Description

insightsoftware is a global provider of comprehensive solutions for the Office of the CFO. We believe an actionable business strategy begins and ends with accessible financial data. With solutions across financial planning and analysis (FP&A), accounting, and operations, we transform how teams operate, empowering leaders to make timely and informed decisions. With data at the heart of everything we do, insightsoftware enables automated processes, delivers trusted insights, boosts predictability, and increases productivity. Learn more at insightsoftware.com.

Job Description

insightsoftware is looking for an experienced Corporate Paralegal to support the Commercial Legal team for this fast-growing financial technology company that is based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

What will you do?

Contract Drafting & Review

• Draft, review and redline commercial agreements including customer contracts, NDAs, MSAs, partnership agreements, SOWs, order forms, vendor agreements, and the like.
• Internally negotiate routine contract terms within established guidelines and playbooks
• Identify non-standard terms and escalate complex legal issues to commercial attorneys
• Ensure contracts comply with company policies, standards, and approval requirements

Contract Support & Stakeholder Partnership

• Provide front-line support to internal business teams including Sales, Customer Success, and Partner teams on contract-related questions
• Communicate contract status, timelines, and requirements to internal stakeholders as needed
• Escalate complex legal matters to commercial attorneys as appropriate
• Oversee CLM and drive efficiency improvements to streamline workflow between internal clients and attorneys

Trademark Portfolio Support

• Help manage and track trademark portfolio in partnership with outside counsel
• Assist in coordinating with outside counsel to file and maintain trademark filings
• Keep internal stakeholders apprised of trademarks within the portfolio and relevant status

M&A Contract Integration Support

• Review and analyze contracts from acquired companies
• Assist with contract data extraction and migration into company systems
• Support assignment and novation processes for acquired customer and vendor contracts
• Help standardize and harmonize contract terms across acquired entities and products
• Document legacy contract terms and obligations from acquisitions

How will you do it?

• Strategic Execution – Plan, organize, and execute efficiently; focus on key priorities that drive business value.
• Operational Excellence – Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines consistently.
• Enthusiasm – Exhibit passion and excitement and embrace a can-do and team-friendly attitude.
• Communication - Communicate effectively with internal teams and cross-functional partners; compelling communications that drive alignment and action across internal teams and cross-functional partners.
• Teamwork - Work effectively across functions to achieve both team and individual objectives.
• Attention to Detail - high-level attention to minute details to ensure accuracy.
• Perseverance - Demonstrate focus and commitment to solving complex issues through to completion.
• Leadership Presence: Demonstrate passion and enthusiasm while building trust and engagement across all levels of the organization; work autonomously while also contributing to the overall collaborative efforts of the team.

Qualifications

Education & Certification

• Bachelor's degree OR Paralegal Certificate from an accredited program

Experience

• Minimum 5-8 years of global in-house corporate paralegal experience
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and revising a wide range of standard commercial agreements (NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, order forms) and the like with minimal attorney supervision.
• Oversee the CLM, experience with LinkSquares a plus.
• Knowledge of computer-based legal research tools, particularly AI tools & resources
• Process Improvement experience - able to identify inefficiencies in existing workflows and work with legal operations to implement better systems and checklists.
• Trademark experience a plus, working with outside counsel to organize portfolio management
• M&A Diligence a plus
• French fluency a plus

Core Competencies & Personal Attributes

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong critical thinking abilities
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with ability to work with incomplete information and identify next steps
• Capable of working across US and EMEA to support global business teams.
• Exemplary personal and professional integrity with strong legal ethics
• Strong attention to detail with commitment to high-quality work product
• Ability to work under pressure, juggle multiple assignments, and meet tight deadlines with a positive attitude
• Ability to work autonomously and solve problems efficiently to deliver expected outcomes.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to plan, organize, and complete multiple related tasks
• Proactive ownership mentality with strong follow-up and follow-through capabilities
• Team player with ability to interact and collaborate cross-functionally on a global basis

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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** At this time insightsoftware is not able to offer sponsorship to candidates who are not eligible to work in the country where the position is located. **

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