Fintech - Interim Commercial Contracts Paralegal - Hybrid

Overview
Our client, a rapidly growing FinTech and brokerage platform serving both institutional and retail investors to provide execution, clearing and financing, is seeking an experienced Interim Commercial Contracts Paralegal to provide full-time leave coverage. This role offers the opportunity to join a sophisticated in-house legal team and support a broad range of commercial contracting and legal operations matters in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.
*Please note, this is a hybrid role requiring onsite work in one of the locations listed below.
Job Responsibilities
Support in-house legal teams across commercial contracting, banking, labor and employment, sales, and marketing matters
Review and manage a high volume of commercial agreements using established playbooks and workflows
Review AI-generated contract drafts, identify issues, and escalate matters requiring attorney review
Experience and be comfortable using Claude, DocuSign, LinkSquares, Zip, and Greenhouse
Assist with contract lifecycle management and legal operations processes
Coordinate with business stakeholders to facilitate contract review and execution
Support ongoing legal department initiatives and workflow management
This work will not involve corporate governance
Candidate Qualifications
Experience as an in-house paralegal, commercial contracts paralegal, or contracts professional
Strong commercial contracting experience and ability to manage a steady volume of agreements
Experience following playbooks
Experience working within a CLM platform preferred
Experience reviewing and working with AI-assisted contract drafting tools
Sound judgment regarding issue spotting and escalation to attorneys
Familiarity with legal operations technology and contract management systems
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Ability to start quickly and ramp up with minimal supervision
Engagement Logistics
Start Date: ASAP
Anticipated Duration: 2-3 months initially, with potential for extension
Weekly Hours/Schedule: Full-time, 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week, Monday – Friday only
Compensation: $50-$75/hour, depending on experience, W-2 through Legalpeople
Location: Hybrid, with 4-5 days per week onsite, in one of the following locations:
-New York City – Financial District
-Stamford, CT
-Boston, MA
-Chicago or Lisle, IL
-Bloomfield Hills, MI
-Tampa or West Palm Beach, FL
-San Diego, CA

Skills
Contract Drafting

Work arrangement
Yes