Paralegal

Waste Harmonics Keter; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Harmonics Keter in Stamford, CT is seeking a detail-oriented paralegal to support the legal, executive, and business teams. You will handle contract administration, compliance, and corporate governance tasks, contributing to efficient operations.

You will draft and review commercial agreements and NDAs, manage the contract lifecycle, conduct legal research, and coordinate with outside counsel and internal teams to ensure accurate records and timely responses.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of paralegal experience in a corporate legal department or law firm.
• Experience supporting commercial contracts and corporate governance activities.
• Strong understanding of contract law and legal documentation.
• Knowledge of corporate governance, compliance practices, and legal operations.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and time management skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgment with the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Collaborative mindset with strong problem-solving and relationship-building skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, proofread, and manage a variety of commercial agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), vendor contracts, and other legal documents
• Manage the contract lifecycle, including tracking renewals, expirations, and key contractual obligations
• Maintain corporate records, legal entity documentation, and support corporate governance activities
• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries, recommendations, and supporting documentation for internal stakeholders
• Assist with employment, commercial, compliance, and regulatory matters under the direction of legal counsel
• Coordinate responses to subpoenas, audits, litigation requests, and other legal inquiries
• Maintain organized legal files, document repositories, and records management systems
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Human Resources, Sales, Procurement, Operations, and other business teams to support legal requests
• Coordinate with outside counsel by gathering documentation, managing communications, and supporting ongoing legal matters
• Identify opportunities to improve legal processes, document templates, and contract management workflows
• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive legal and business information
• Support additional legal and administrative initiatives as assigned by the Legal department

Skills

Paralegal experience

Contract management

Legal research

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal document management systems

Contract lifecycle platforms

Job description

Who We Are

We are Waste Harmonics Keter, your partner in handling complex waste operations.

Growing steadily for nearly 25 years, we have become the choice provider for managed waste services by pairing high-touch, white-glove customer service with data-driven, tech-enabled programs. From developing proprietary monitoring technology to linking arms with other industry leaders to strengthen our operations, we have a storied history of doing what's needed to serve our customers well.

Who We're Looking For

The Paralegal is responsible for providing comprehensive legal and administrative support to Waste Harmonics Keter's legal, executive, and business teams. This role plays a critical part in supporting contract administration, corporate governance, compliance initiatives, legal research, litigation support, and document management while helping ensure the organization operates efficiently and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized legal professional with exceptional attention to detail, strong judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced business environment. This individual thrives in a collaborative setting, enjoys improving processes, and is committed to delivering high-quality legal support across the organization.

What You'll Be Doing

• Draft, review, proofread, and manage a variety of commercial agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), vendor contracts, and other legal documents
• Manage the contract lifecycle, including tracking renewals, expirations, and key contractual obligations
• Maintain corporate records, legal entity documentation, and support corporate governance activities
• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries, recommendations, and supporting documentation for internal stakeholders
• Assist with employment, commercial, compliance, and regulatory matters under the direction of legal counsel
• Coordinate responses to subpoenas, audits, litigation requests, and other legal inquiries
• Maintain organized legal files, document repositories, and records management systems
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Human Resources, Sales, Procurement, Operations, and other business teams to support legal requests
• Coordinate with outside counsel by gathering documentation, managing communications, and supporting ongoing legal matters
• Identify opportunities to improve legal processes, document templates, and contract management workflows
• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive legal and business information
• Support additional legal and administrative initiatives as assigned by the Legal department

What You'll Bring to the Table

• 3–7 years of paralegal experience in a corporate legal department or law firm
• Experience supporting commercial contracts and corporate governance activities
• Strong understanding of contract law and legal documentation
• Knowledge of corporate governance, compliance practices, and legal operations
• Excellent organizational, project management, and time management skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Sound judgment with the ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Collaborative mindset with strong problem-solving and relationship-building skills
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Paralegal certificate or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Experience supporting in-house legal departments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems
• Experience with contract lifecycle management platforms or legal operations software