Paralegal

RADAR•New York, NY

About The Position

RADAR is seeking an experienced paralegal to join its growing legal team. This role is critical for scaling the legal function and involves a blend of legal operations, system architecture, and hands-on execution. The ideal candidate will have a few years of rigorous law firm experience, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a strong interest in leveraging technology, particularly AI, to optimize legal processes. This position offers the opportunity to build and shape a world-class legal function from the ground up in a fast-paced tech environment.

Requirements

4-6+ years of paralegal, legal operations, or similar legal support experience, ideally in a law firm, large tech company, or other fast-paced in-house environment.
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
Demonstrated experience implementing or managing document management systems.
Experience using AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, or similar) for professional work and ability to think creatively about AI applications.
Experience with legal tech platforms and legal AI tools for contract review, legal research, or document automation.
Experience reviewing and negotiating NDAs.
Self-starter mentality with ability to work independently and take initiative.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Comfort with ambiguity and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting legal departments through scaling phases.
Background in commercial contracts, particularly in B2B SaaS or hardware/software technology companies.
Exposure to IP matters (patents, trademarks, licensing).

Responsibilities

Take full ownership of document management (Box) and entity management systems, treating organization as a competitive advantage.
Build the legal tech stack by experimenting with LLMs, automation platforms, and legal tech to improve workflow efficiency.
Design and implement playbooks, templates, and SOPs to support scaling operations.
Handle high-volume agreements such as NDAs and vendor contracts, and manage outside counsel billing.
Assist with corporate housekeeping, including governance, board preparation, and IP filings.