Contracts Counsel / Senior Paralegal (Independent Contractor)

Don Quijote Hawaii; Honolulu (HI); Remote; USD 150,000 - 162,000; Part time

Job summary

Pan Pacific International Holdings is a multinational retailer seeking a Contracts Counsel / Senior Paralegal on a fully remote, per-task basis in Hawaii. The role focuses on drafting and reviewing commercial agreements, leases, vendor and licensing contracts, and providing high-level summaries of issues.

Candidates should have 3–5 years as an attorney or 5–7 years as a paralegal with Hawaii commercial transactions experience; active Hawaii license for attorneys; Honolulu residency strongly

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience as an attorney, or 5–7 years' experience as a paralegal in commercial transactions.
• Active Hawaii license for attorneys, or substantial Hawaii commerce experience for paralegals.
• Honolulu resident; Hawaii practice focus with client confidentiality and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review / comment on commercial agreements including leases, vendor and service contracts.
• Provide high-level summaries of material issues and practical solutions.
• Organize and maintain executed contracts and track key dates and renewals.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organized

Clear writing

Business acumen

Financial acumen

Reliability

Education

4 Year Degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

• Base Pay $3,000.00 / Week
• Job Category --PPRM Hawaii, Corporate
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Contact information

Description

Remote: Contracts Counsel / Senior Paralegal

Commercial Agreements & Leases | Flexible, Per-Task Work | Hawaii-Based

Independent Contractor (Non-Employee) | Fully Remote

About Us

Pan Pacific International Holdings is multinational retailer with stores in Japan, Guam, Southeast Asia and the United States, including the State of Hawaii. We are looking for a legal professional to support our commercial contracting needs in Hawaii on a flexible, per-task basis.

What You Will Do

• Contracts: Draft and review / comment on commercial agreements customary to large retail operations, including real property leases (with landlords and with tenants), vendor and supplier agreements, services, licensing and technology; Provide high-level summary of material issues for lengthier agreements; Recommend practical solutions
• Contract management: Organize and maintain executed contracts, including relevant communications; Track key dates, obligations, and renewals.
• Administrative support: General (e.g., internal reports, data management)

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: 3–5 years’ experience as an attorney, or 5–7 years’ experience as a paralegal, with substantive experience in commercial transactions and agreements in Hawaii
• Hawaii practice: Must be actively engaged in commercial agreements and residing in Honolulu. Attorney applicants must be licensed (active status) in the State of Hawaii.
• Traits: Detail-oriented, organized, practical and takes pride in their work quality; Writes with clarity and brevity; Responsive, responsible and reliable. Business and financial acumen and confidence to recommend practical solutions are valued.
• Integrity: Trust is essential. You must be free of conflicts with any counterparty to an assigned matter (you will be asked to confirm this for each task).
• Tools: Proficient in MS Word and basic Excel functions. Familiarity with SharePoint is helpful. Proven skills in agentic AI are valued

Ideal for: Professionals who welcome additional income and want to work when and where they want.

How It Works

• Workload: Approximately 5–10 hours per week, with larger projects requiring more time. You manage your own schedule.
• Turnaround: Contract reviews are generally due within 3–5 days; other matters are generally within 7 calendar days.
• Location: Fully remote (work from anywhere and at any time). Occasional calls or meetings at a time agreed with you.
• Status: Independent contractor position, not employment. Role may lead to permanent employment.

Compensation

Fixed fee per task, typically ranging from $100 to $5,000 depending on complexity of task/issues, your organization/clarity, and quality of your work product. Higher work quality and higher value-add will lead to higher compensation.

Confidentiality

Documents and confidential information shared with you are prohibited from any disclosure. Any uploading or inputting of any data on the Internet, including AI, is strictly prohibited.