Senior Contracts Paralegal/Contracts Manager

Shake Shack•New York, NY

1d•$121,650 - $159,650•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Contracts Paralegal/Contracts Manager is an experienced, full-time professional who provides advanced support to Shake Shack’s in-house Legal team with commercial contracting, contract administration, and related legal matters. The role works closely with Legal team members and cross-functional stakeholders on contract drafting and review, contract workflows, templates, playbooks and clause libraries, contract lifecycle management, and legal research. The position is based in the office at least four days per week. Applicants must submit a cover letter highlighting relevant experience and interest in the role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 7 years of paralegal, commercial contracts, contract administration, or contract management experience.
Experience supporting a high-volume commercial contracting function.
Experience drafting, reviewing, revising, redlining, and negotiating commercial agreements and contract templates.
Strong understanding of commercial contracting and contract lifecycle management processes.
Experience reviewing and redlining commercial agreements using established templates and contract playbooks.
Experience maintaining contract templates, clause libraries, standard contracting forms, and document repositories.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneNote, SharePoint, and contract management software.
Strong ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, adapt to shifting priorities, and manage time and resources effectively.
Superior attention to detail and discretion in handling confidential matters.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
Diligent, dependable, motivated work ethic, and strong accountability.

Nice To Haves

Paralegal certificate, or contracts manager or equivalent relevant experience.
Experience in an in-house legal department or law firm.
Experience with contract lifecycle management platforms; Ironclad and Jurist experience are strongly preferred, with Ironclad experience also specifically noted as strongly preferred.
Experience supporting attorneys on contractual litigation, intellectual property, marketing, advertising, promotions, trademark, and/or brand protection matters.

Responsibilities

Assist attorneys with contract drafting and review.
Administer commercial relationships, including contract intake, status tracking, execution, storage, and reporting.
Manage and update contract templates, playbooks, and clause libraries; identify opportunities to automate, streamline, and improve templates and documentation practices.
Track contract milestones, renewal dates, notice periods, termination rights, and other obligations, and distribute relevant information to stakeholders.
Serve as a point of contact for contract-related inquiries and coordinate with business stakeholders to support compliance with Legal review, negotiation, approval, and execution guidelines.
Support administration and maintenance of contract management software, including workflows, document organization, reporting, and user support.
Partner with stakeholders to promote adherence to departmental contract policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Prepare periodic reports on contract volume, renewal activity, execution status, and other contract management metrics.
Perform legal research and provide analysis as needed.

Benefits

Weekly pay and performance bonuses.
Shake Shack meal discounts.
Corporate discounts for travel, electronics, wellness, leisure activities, and more.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
401(k) plan with company match.
Paid time off.
Paid parental leave.
Employee Assistance Program access on Day 1.
Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits.
Flexible spending and dependent care accounts.
Development and growth opportunities.