Corporate Paralegal

Posted Apr 6

Today, CommerceHub is the #1 ecommerce network used by the world’s leading retailers and brands to extend their retail and ecommerce businesses. 

Consumer expectations have shifted. In the Now Economy, they expect that our customers have what they want, in stock, ready for delivery, and with an experience that delights them at every step of the buying journey. 

We believe we have a unique opportunity to help retailers, brands and suppliers connect to customers and meet the challenges of the Now Economy. Think that sounds interesting? It is!  

Our remote-first team is growing, and we’re looking to add great people like you, who are ready to use their expertise to transform the world of ecommerce. 

Overview

We are looking for a talented, creative, energetic, tech-savvy, and self-motivated Paralegal with at least 5-8 years of relevant contracts management and compliance experience to join the in-house legal team of a high-growth, e-commerce technology company. This position will work with all levels of the legal department and will work cross-functionally with stakeholders across all company departments. The position is ideal for a paralegal with a strong background in technology, procurement and corporate administration, with well-developed communication, project management, and organizational skills, who enjoys a fast-paced environment and the opportunity to develop new skills.

Responsibilities

With the supervision and direction of the legal team:

  • Manage and support work-flow for a wide range of contract documents and related materials, including non-disclosure agreements, procurement agreements, client agreements and renewal forms for the company’s technology offerings, and other documents to meet company objectives.
  • Provide contracting support for the in-house procurement team leading certain requests and working with the legal team on certain requests, as assigned.
  • Assist in the improvement and management of agreement templates, policies, and processes to address and streamline recurring and anticipated business needs; make recommendations on process improvements; support contracts lifecycle management tool initiatives and updates.
  • Manage insurance policy applications, renewals, questionnaires, insurance certificate requests and related process management.
  • Manage bankruptcy proofs of claim and other submissions, and provide administrative litigation support for client disputes where needed.
  • Support in-house counsel in data security and privacy matters; work cross-functionally with information security team to document and respond to data deletion/production correction requests and manage related processes.
  • Manage, prepare and review required notice letters, certifications, information requests, and administrative filings, including maintaining a process for calendaring deadlines for related compliance.
  • Act as a liaison between internal and external clients to efficiently drive the contract review and approval process to conclusion, and provide project management support for various ad hoc data collection projects as needed.
  • Provide support on transactional business development initiatives.
  • Support various projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications 

Minimum Qualifications  

  • 5-8 years of relevant experience, ideally with both a law firm and in-house corporate legal team supporting contracts management and corporate administration.
  • Excellent verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills (including with regard to contract negotiation) and the ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management.
  • Experience with e-commerce and experience working with international sales teams, are a plus.
  • Must be resourceful, inquisitive, and driven to learn new skills and gain a deep understanding of the company's business.
  • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects with shifting priorities with attention to detail.
  • Must be a team player with superior interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, sense of humor, and the ability to work effectively in a social and highly collaborate environment.
  • Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Slack, SharePoint, and DocuSign, and experience with CLM systems.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They do not constitute an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned.

What it’s like to work at CommerceHub 

We have big plans for growth and transformation and we’re doing it with a remote-first team across the world.  

Remote first gives us more flexibility to help each other do our best work. It means that work-life balance is more than a cliché. We’ve built balance into our culture and it’s at the core of everything we do—how we collaborate and make change happen.  

Connected by our drive to transform ecommerce, our culture is driven by our employees. We trust each other, work hard and respect both personal and professional boundaries, knowing that we’re at our best when we’re intentional about how and where we work. We believe autonomy leads to great work and an even bigger impact.  

Benefits 

  • Medical, dental and vision benefits: Affordable health care plans with premiums that will not exceed 5% of your salary and company HSA contributions, starting on Day 1 
  • A 6% 401(k) match 
  • Competitive time off package with 20 days of Paid Time Off, 9 paid company holidays, 2 paid floating holidays, 7 paid sick days, and a paid volunteer day 
  • 4 weeks paid Parental (Bonding) Leave 
  • Remote work stipend for internet, cell phone, office furniture and supplies  
  • Culture and team-building activities
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition assistance
  • Career development opportunities
  • Charitable contribution match per team member 

CommerceHub is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.