Contracts Paralegal

FIRY • New York, NY

6d • $114,000 - $139,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join FIRY’s Legal team as the owner of contracts and corporate governance work. The role drafts agreements behind company partnerships and supports board operations, with an impact on how the business grows. It is a hybrid position in New York, NY, with three days a week in the office and less than 10% travel. Base compensation is $114,000–$139,000, plus annual bonus eligibility.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in the corporate practice of a large law firm or the legal department of a Fortune 500 company.
• Hands-on experience with the contract lifecycle, corporate governance, and administration.
• Contract drafting and negotiation experience, including commercial and corporate partnerships.
• Experience with intellectual property and data privacy matters.
• Proficiency with contract management and procurement tools, such as Ironclad.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a proven record of consistently high-quality work.
• Knowledge of contract law and regulations that apply to the company’s industry.
• Ability to take ownership of contract drafting, review, negotiation, and management while keeping contracts compliant and aligned with company goals.
• Ability to identify and mitigate legal risks, escalate them as needed, and manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality work on time.

Nice To Haves

• Contract drafting and negotiation experience in technology or gaming.

Responsibilities

• Prepare first drafts of commercial, partnership, and vendor agreements, and guide them through review, negotiation, and execution with the General Counsel.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle in the contract management system, keeping records accurate, organized, and searchable.
• Audit and categorize historical contracts to build a clean, reliable contract repository.
• Prepare board and committee materials, including resolutions, presentations, and talking points, and track follow-up items to completion.
• Organize governance records for the company and its subsidiaries, and recommend improvements to governance practices.
• Review and process legal invoices to ensure accuracy, correct categorization, and timely payment, working with Accounting and Procurement.
• Support updates to the Terms of Service, Developer Terms, and privacy policies so they remain current and protective.
• Find, document, and improve legal processes, using automation where it helps the team work faster.
• Partner with business stakeholders, provide updates on contract status, and flag legal risks to the General Counsel.

Benefits

• 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents.
• 401(k) matching.
• Equity incentives.
• Pre-tax benefit options.
• Meditation and mental health resources.
• Physical fitness coaching and classes.
• Family planning assistance.
• Virtual therapy sessions.
• Competitive paid time off.
• Company holidays.
• Annual bonus eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed