Paralegal - Tandym
New York, NY
About the Job
A global fin-tech firm in NYC is seeking a passionate and experienced Paralegal. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, diligence, is highly detail-oriented and very well organized, with a positive and professional attitude.
*This role will be hybrid to Manhattan (2 days WFH, 3 days on-site).
Responsibilities:
- Preparation of draft contracts based on standard contract forms, including drafting of contract provisions based on firms standard forms.
- Preparation and revision of client contract amendments and statements of work according to standard playbook
- Correspondence regarding contract matters, including coordinating distribution of contract drafts and execution versions to counterparties (clients, suppliers, etc.)
- Preparation of issues tables to assist with negotiation of contracts.
- Coordinating internal signature process.
- File management; including daily filing and organization.
- Proofreading of English language contracts.
- Working directly with BizDev colleagues
- Assisting with corporate and internal matters, including organization and management of corporate documentation.
- Ad hoc legal research as needed on corporate topics, including liaising with external counsel on same; organization of research files and memoranda.
- Assisting with the engagement and management of external legal counsel.
- Filing of legal matters and data/records management.
- Management of lists of ongoing matters in the Americas and organizational support to the Americas General Counsel.
- Coordination of meetings and general administrative duties.
Professional Experience:
- Legal training, with at least 3 years experience as a paralegal with responsibility for contract administration and management matters. Paralegal certification (e.g. NFPA, NALA) is a plus.
- Ability to master commercial proposals and translate to proper template.
- Extensive proofreading experience.
- Excellent MS Word and data management skills.
- 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.
Qualifications:
- Exceptional skills in the English language, including reading, writing, and communication.
- Proficiency in French, Spanish, or Portuguese is a plus
- Hard-working, diligent and trustworthy, emphasizing precision and consistency; it is paramount that candidate is highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to provide a quick turnaround without compromising quality.
- Possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both external and internal clients
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and to work closely with an international team.
- Interested in joining a dedicated team with the goal of long-term development and career.
Source : Tandym