Paralegal / Project Manager, Legal & Business Affairs (Full-Time Fixed Term Through December 18, 2026)

Global Citizen•New York, NY

1d•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Global Citizen is a movement of engaged citizens who are using their collective voice to end extreme poverty. On our platform, Global Citizens learn about the systemic causes of extreme poverty, take action on these issues, and earn rewards for their actions as part of a global community committed to lasting change. Global Citizens have taken over 42.9 million actions since 2009. Today, these actions, in combination with high-level advocacy work, have led to over $49 billion being distributed to our partners around the world, impacting 1.3 billion lives in the fight to end extreme poverty. Role Overview Global Citizen is seeking a Paralegal / Project Manager to support the Legal & Business Affairs team and drive operational excellence across business functions. This role combines legal support, contract administration, and cross-functional project management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; paralegal certification preferred.
3–5 years of experience in legal or corporate setting.
Experience with contract management systems and project management tools.
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Self-starter with excellent follow-through.
Strong written and verbal communication.
Collaborative and solutions-oriented.
Passionate about Global Citizen’s mission.

Responsibilities

Support drafting, review, and execution of contracts.
Maintain and reconcile all contract records in CLM.
Track outstanding agreements across departments.
Conduct due diligence and prepare summaries and templates.
Coordinate with external partners to streamline documentation.
Provide administrative and coordination support for organizational and project insurance coverage, including managing insurance applications and documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission
Support and coordinate the vendor management process for events, liaising with the Finance and Production teams to ensure timely collection of all required legal paperwork and compliance documentation
Lead cross-departmental project coordination.
Develop and manage detailed project plans and deliverables.
Track progress and performance against department goals.
Support post-event debriefs and documentation.
Identify process improvements to strengthen efficiency.
Create and maintain project documentation, SOPs, and playbooks.
Build templates and workflows for standardized practices.
Support the implementation of CLM and PM tools.
Liaise across internal teams to ensure alignment.
Coordinate legal support outreach.
Manage team schedules and coordinate meetings.