Corporate Paralegal

Rent the Runway • New York, NY

11d • $80,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Rent the Runway (RTR) is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to join its Legal team. This role will significantly impact RTR by assisting with legal systems and processes, and managing administrative aspects of the Legal team to ensure its operational effectiveness. The Corporate Paralegal will report to the Chief Legal & Administrative Officer and collaborate with other members of RTR’s Legal team. This is an office-centric role, requiring work from Rent the Runway’s Brooklyn headquarters Monday - Thursday.

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant in-house experience.
• Experience managing a contract lifecycle management platform.
• Excellent organizational skills, with keen attention to detail, thoroughness, and accuracy.
• Strong ability in Excel, Google Suite, and MS Office.
• An ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and to prioritize and manage multiple critical projects under tight deadlines.
• Unquestioned integrity and an ability to work on sensitive and confidential matters.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Notary in the State of NY is a plus.
• SpotDraft experience a plus.
• Experience with DocuSign, SpotDraft, Ironclad, or similar contract management system is a plus.
• Interest in legal operations and thoughtful AI implementation

Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete contract lifecycle process, including intake, execution, renewal, and termination.
• Serve as the first point of contact for internal stakeholders regarding contract needs, status, and timelines.
• Lead quarterly business reviews with cross-functional teams regarding contract management.
• Educate and train employees on Company policies and the vendor engagement process.
• Manage the Legal budget and tracking, support the accounting teams accrual process, and coordinate with outside counsel as needed.
• Oversee the Legal team technical stack, including legal AI tools, to maintain and scale effective legal operations for the team and our internal clients.
• Support the Legal team with information requests as needed (e.g., due diligence, data rooms, audits, litigation responses, vendor screening).
• Support public company compliance workstreams on an as-needed basis, including but not limited to, Annual Meeting preparation and quarterly earnings processes.
• Support the Legal team on certain aspects of marketing, advertising, and partnership initiatives.
• Perform administrative tasks such as filing and maintaining corporate records, coordinating signatures, mailing, and other related matters.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off, including vacation, paid bereavement, and family sick leave
• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, FSA and dependent care from day 1 of employment
• 401(k) match
• Exclusive employee subscription and rental discounts
• Universal Paid Parental Leave for both parents + flexible return to work program
• Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of continuous service
• Company-wide events and outings

What This Job Offers

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