Corporate Paralegal

Fortra; Clifton (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortra is seeking a Senior Paralegal to support corporate matters, contracts, and legal operations. You will work with the General Counsel and business leaders to manage contracts, negotiate terms, and streamline processes in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes entity management, compliance, and collaboration with stakeholders across the organization. Strong drafting and negotiation skills, plus experience with software/SaaS agreements, are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of paralegal, contract administration, or related legal experience.
• Entity management and insurance experience.
• Strong organization with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with good judgment balancing commercial objectives and legal risk.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to maintaining and improving internal processes.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Solid knowledge of working in an office environment.
• Familiarity with contract management systems.
• Legal Operations experience preferred.
• Experience with software, SaaS, and professional services agreements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with General Counsel to assess business and legal terms, contractual obligations, and risk allocation.
• Independently manage contract workflows and priorities per procedures and deadlines.
• Support entity management, insurance, and financing tasks.
• Assist with Partner letters, NDAs, and customer forms.
• Serve as a resource on contract-related processes for internal stakeholders.
• Support Legal Operations initiatives.
• Manage drafting, review, and negotiation of software licenses, statements of work, and professional services agreements.
• Maintain a library of contract templates and a database of executed contracts and identify process improvements.
• Provide IP and real estate support, litigation support, and M&A support.

Skills

Entity management

Contract administration

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

MS Office

Contract management systems

Communication skills

Discretion

Multitasking

Legal operations experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Whether you’re an experienced professional or just getting started, your contributions matter at Fortra. If you’re passionate about tackling meaningful challenges alongside talented team members committed to helping each other succeed, all while having lots of fun, we want to hear from you. We offer competitive benefits and salaries, personal and professional development opportunities, flexibility, and much more!

While our company operates remotely, our current hiring strategy is focused on building talent communities in Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Eden Prairie, and the New York–New Jersey–Connecticut tri-state area.

The Senior Paralegal will report to the Associate General Counsel and is primarily responsible assisting with general corporate matters (entity management,) financing and insurance. This role serves as a key partner to the Legal Department and business stakeholders by providing guidance on contractual matters, supporting strategic initiatives, and helping drive efficient legal processes.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Work closely with the General Counsel and business leaders to assess business and legal terms, contractual obligations, and risk allocation.
• Independently manage contract workflows and priorities in accordance with established procedures and guidelines while ensuring deadlines are met.
• Support the General Counsel in connection with entity management, insurance, financing,
• Assist with Partner letters, NDAs and/or customer forms.
• Serve as a resource to internal stakeholders regarding contract-related processes and requirements.
• Support Legal Operations
• Manage the administration, drafting, review, and negotiation of a variety of contracts, including new and renewal software licenses, statements of work, professional services agreements, consulting agreements, confidentiality agreements, and information security
• Maintain an updated and accurate library of contract templates and database of executed contracts and identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies.
• Intellectual property and Real estate support
• Litigation support
• M&A support

QUALIFICATIONS

• Entity management and insurance experience.
• 5+ years of paralegal, contract administration, or related legal experience.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with strong judgment and the ability to balance commercial objectives and legal risk.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to maintaining and improving internal processes.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Solid knowledge and skills working in an office environment.
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office and contract management systems.
• Legal Operations experience preferred
• Strong contract drafting, review, and negotiation experience involving software, SaaS, and professional services agreements preferred

Compensation: 90,000 USD - 95,000 USD

At Fortra, we’re breaking the attack chain. Ready to join us?

At Fortra, our compensation philosophy prioritizes fair market value and internal equity, aligning with your experience and specialized skill set.

As a full-time, exempt employee at Fortra, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health, dental, and vision coverage as of hire
• Immediate enrollment in 401(k), HSA, and FSA plans
• Flexible PTO policy
• Tuition and personal enrichment reimbursement
• Option to enroll in ID Theft Protection Program

At Fortra, work is only part of the story. Explore what Life at Fortra is all about, from perks that support holistic wellbeing to a culture that keeps you connected and empowered to make an impact beyond the job.

Visit our website to learn more about why employees choose to work for Fortra. Remember to connect with us on LinkedIn.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.