Paralegal, Partnerships, Procurement and Corporate Governance

About the role

This role exists to protect the company against legal and operational risk while enabling business growth and deal execution. You will own the processing and administration of partnership agreements, including Channel and Reseller Agreements, alongside procurement documents such as purchase orders and software subscription agreements. You will manage strategic alliances, distribution agreements, and technology partner integration agreements under the supervision of senior legal staff. A core part of the position involves developing and maintaining templates and standardized workflows to streamline contracting processes for the broader team. You will assess contracts for potential risk and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies to the legal and compliance team. The role requires active support for policies, exceptions, and updates related to contracting practices and governance standards. Additional responsibilities include preparing board materials, resolutions, consents, and organizing meeting minutes for corporate recordkeeping. You will coordinate jurisdictional filings, including annual registrations and registered agent services, to ensure legal good standing. The position provides support for legal and compliance projects on an as-needed basis across the organization. You will also train team members and business colleagues on related processes to ensure consistency and compliance. Success in this position requires a high degree of initiative and the ability to complete tasks with an independent, diligent, and detail-oriented approach.

Key facts

What you'll do

Process partnership agreements, including Channel and Reseller Agreements, in coordination with vendor and procurement documentation.

Manage procurement documents such as purchase orders and software subscription agreements through review and administrative workflows.

Handle strategic alliances, distribution agreements, and technology partner integration agreements with appropriate oversight.

Develop templates and standardized workflows to streamline and improve the efficiency of contracting processes.

Assess contracts for risk and formulate mitigation strategies for review by the legal team.

Support policies and exceptions in contracting, ensuring documentation is current and accurate.

Prepare board materials, resolutions, consents, and meeting minutes for corporate governance activities.

Coordinate jurisdictional filings, including annual registrations and registered agent services, to maintain compliance.

Provide support for legal and compliance projects as requested by the department and senior stakeholders.

Deliver training on contracting processes and procedures to team members and business colleagues.

Exercise initiative to complete tasks independently while maintaining a diligent and proactive work ethic.

Apply strong judgment and precision to manage multiple priorities under tight deadline pressure.

Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise discretion in all matters involving sensitive corporate information.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on legal, procurement, and governance matters.

Adhere to established workflows within a structured legal and compliance framework to ensure consistency.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate, or the equivalent combination of relevant education, training, or work experience is required.

Three or more years of experience as a paralegal or contracts professional supporting partnership, procurement, or corporate governance functions is required.

A higher-level degree, such as a Masters or Juris Doctor, may substitute for two years of the required experience.

A high level of interest in commercial transactions, corporate governance, and the cybersecurity industry is required for success in this role.

Experience with Salesforce, Box, Microsoft Office suite, Microsoft Teams, Ironclad, contract lifecycle management tools, and AI-powered tools such as GC AI and Glean is required.

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with a proven track record of forging relationships among stakeholders are required.

Organizational and analytical skills must be demonstrated with professional business judgment in all tasks.

The ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion is strictly required in this position.

Strong drafting skills must be used to achieve consistent language across similar agreements and documents.

Problem-solving skills must support achieving business goals and a demonstrated desire to improve program performance.

A proactive, attentive approach must be applied to daily tasks and long-term initiatives.

A conscientious work style ensures accountability, ownership, and pride in all assignments.

A willingness to travel is required for 10% of the time in connection with business needs.

Practical notes

This role is based in Chicago, Illinois, with options for flexible work models.

10% travel is required for this position.

Typical interview steps

Legal interviews usually include a contract review exercise, a compliance scenario, and behavioral rounds. Candidates may be asked to flag issues in a sample agreement or explain a regulatory question. Past experience with specific practice areas carries the most weight. Interviewers often present a sample contract and ask what you would flag. Working through it out loud, risk by risk, is the strongest approach.

Good to know

Cybersecurity consulting shapes how this role evaluates and addresses client risk.

General familiarity with contract lifecycle management platforms is expected.

Understanding of corporate governance and recordkeeping processes is central to the work.

Proficiency with AI-powered research tools supports efficient document review.

The role operates within a structured legal and compliance framework.

Collaboration with cross-functional teams is a regular part of the workflow.