Corporate Paralegal

LHH; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k)

Generous PTO

Covered parking

Job summary

A leading legal services firm in Plano, Texas, is seeking an experienced corporate paralegal to manage vendor and third-party contracts, assist with governance documentation, and streamline compliance processes. The role offers direct access to senior leadership and a collaborative culture, along with competitive compensation and benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for career growth. Candidates should have a solid background in contract law and recent experience in financial institutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a corporate paralegal or contract manager.
• Experience at a financial institution or bank required.
• Strong knowledge of contract law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and track vendor and service agreements.
• Manage contracts and support negotiation processes.
• Help streamline legal compliance processes.
• Assist with corporate governance documentation.
• Partner with internal stakeholders for contract accuracy.

Skills

Contract law knowledge

Risk management principles

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Organizational skills

Proactive approach

Detail-oriented

Education

Paralegal certificate

Relevant degree

Job description

Reporting directly to senior counsel, this individual will manage the full lifecycle of vendor and third‑party contracts, assist with the corporate governance and board documentation, and help streamline legal and compliance processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and track vendor and service agreements
• Manage contract
• Support contract negotiation and compliance processes
• Support deployment and implementation of the firm’s upcoming Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform; help streamline contract and vendor processes.
• Assist with entity filings, corporate records, and board minutes
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure contract accuracy and timeliness

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ of recent experience as a corporate paralegal and/or contract manager
• Recent experience at a financial institutions and/or bank required
• Strong knowledge of contract law and risk management principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized, proactive, and detail‑oriented
• Paralegal certificate or relevant degree preferred

Why This Role

• Direct access to senior leadership
• Collaborative, flexible, and professional culture
• Stable, long‑term growth opportunity
• Competitive compensation and benefits including 401(k), generous PTO, and covered parking

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Legal and Administrative

Industries

Legal Services and Law Practice