Paralegal / Legal Administrator – Corporate Contracts

Job Description

Paralegal | Gateway Group Personnel

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at a well-established, privately held Memphis company. The company is seeking an experienced Paralegal / Legal Administrator to work directly with the CFO and executive leadership. This position is much more than a traditional paralegal role; it’s a critical partnership where you will have significant visibility and make a meaningful impact across the business by helping manage business risk and keep deals moving forward.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Memphis, TN

• Team: Reports directly to the CFO and supports executive leadership.
• Mission: To serve as a trusted business partner managing corporate contracts, legal documentation, and compliance to mitigate risk and facilitate executive-level business operations.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Contract Review: Review and redline commercial contracts in partnership with executive leadership.
• Contract Management: Administer contracts and ensure compliance with established terms and regulations.
• Negotiation Support: Support executive-level negotiations and secure necessary approvals for business agreements.
• Records Coordination: Coordinate legal documentation and maintain accurate corporate records.
• Risk Mitigation: Help manage business risk while ensuring transactions and deals progress efficiently.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Experienced Paralegal or Legal Administrator with a strong foundation in corporate contracts.
• Experience: Proven experience with corporate contracts, including review, redlining, and administration.
• Skills: Strong organizational skills, excellent business judgment, and the ability to handle highly confidential matters effectively.