First-in Contract Governance Lead - Hybrid

Haley Stuart Group; Paramus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Haley Stuart Group seeks a Corporate Paralegal to own contract governance and compliance. This newly created role reports to executive leadership and builds centralized systems for legal oversight in a hybrid Northern NJ setting.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in corporate paralegal or legal operations, paralegal certification, and hands-on contract lifecycle experience. You’ll collaborate across HR, Finance, Safety, and Operations to align contract goals with business needs.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or relevant legal training (JD not required).
• 3+ years in corporate paralegal or legal operations, preferably in-house.
• Hands-on experience with contract lifecycle management.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail; good communication.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the centralized point of contact for contract review and processing.
• Standardize contract workflows for cross-department consistency.
• Review NDAs, vendor agreements, staffing contracts, and more.
• Track deadlines, renewals, and compliance obligations.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Safety, and Operations to align goals.
• Escalate high-risk terms to external counsel or executives.
• Support buildout of a contract repository and potential CM system.

Skills

Paralegal skills

Legal operations

Contract lifecycle management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Paralegal certificate

Legal training

Tools

Contract management software

Job description

Haley Stuart Group seeks a Corporate Paralegal to own contract governance and compliance. This newly created role reports to executive leadership and builds centralized systems for legal oversight in a hybrid Northern NJ setting.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in corporate paralegal or legal operations, paralegal certification, and hands-on contract lifecycle experience. You’ll collaborate across HR, Finance, Safety, and Operations to align contract goals with business needs.