Paralegal

Corporate Paralegal & Legal Operations Lead (Startup/Fin Tech)
Overview

One of our top clients is seeking a dynamic Corporate Paralegal to serve as the sole internal legal point person. This is a foundational role for a "North Star" professional who can build and scale a legal department from the ground up.

Reporting directly to the President and COO
, you will manage the entire contract lifecycle, interface with external regulatory counsel, and operate autonomously in a fast-paced, "early adopter" environment.

• Department Management: Act as the internal "Department of One," managing legal workflows and organizing the legal database without an in-house General Counsel.
• Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM): Drive the end-to-end process for NDAs, SLAs, Partner Contracts, and renewals, including heavy redlining and negotiation support.
• Regulatory & Privacy: Update Privacy Policies and Disclaimers in collaboration with external regulatory counsel.
• Strategic Scaling: Identify opportunities to automate workflows (e.g., integrating legal tracking with CRM/Hub Spot) and improve documentation practices.
• Compliance: Track corporate and employment regulations, including state filings and audit preparation.
• C-Suite Advisory: Act as a tactical partner to the CEO/COO, knowing when to handle matters independently and when to engage outside counsel.

• Salary Range: $83,000 – $93,000 (Base salary; flexibility for highly qualified candidates).
• Work Schedule: Hybrid (
  Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday in-office
  ).
• Office
  
  Location:
  
  Denver, CO (Downtown).
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, 401(k), Life Insurance, and a "Casual Time Off" policy.

• Certification: Paralegal Certificate + Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Experience: 4+ years as a Corporate Paralegal or Contract Administrator.
• Industry Background: Experience in Fin Tech, Insurance, or Mortgage is highly preferred.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Mastery of redlining, CLM workflows, and document management systems.
• The "Startup" Factor: Proven experience as a "Department of One" in a small-to-mid-sized company.
• Ability to "operate in the grey" and pivot quickly as the company scales.