Paralegal, Finance

Instrument; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative agency is on the lookout for a detail-oriented Contract Paralegal to join their dynamic team on a part-time basis. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the Chief Financial Officer and internal teams, ensuring the timely review and execution of legal documents. You'll play a crucial role in safeguarding the company by identifying legal risks and streamlining contract processes. If you're a self-starter with a strong background in contract law and a knack for organization, this position could lead to a permanent role in a creative and flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a paralegal or legal assistant role.
• Strong understanding of contract law and legal terminology.

Responsibilities

• Review and summarize redlines to MSAs, NDAs, and SOWs.
• Build and maintain a structured contract database.

Skills

Contract Law

Legal Research

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies

Legal Studies

Tools

Airtable

DocuSign

Dropbox

Job description

Instrument is a remote-first digital product and brand experience agency with a team of over 200 talented individuals, organized across four specialized teams. Each team brings its expertise to life through best-in-class work, crafting transformative experiences for our clients. Our shift to a fully remote model has opened new doors for creativity, flexibility, and stronger client relationships. This approach not only strengthens our culture but also allows us to embrace diverse voices, perspectives, and ideas.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Contract Paralegal to support our Agency on a part-time basis (approximately 20 hours per week). This is a temporary employee position with the potential to transition into a permanent role, while remaining part-time. This role reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and will work closely with both our internal network attorney and our broader internal teams to ensure the timely review, coordination, and execution of legal documents. Your work will help safeguard the company by identifying legal risks, streamlining contract processes, and establishing a comprehensive and accessible database of key client agreements.

What You'll Do:

• Contract Review & Summary: Review and summarize redlines to MSAs, NDAs, SOWs, Data privacy, IT related, and other client-related agreements; flag key issues, inconsistencies, and risks.
• Contract Analysis: Analyze contract language to identify legal risks, obligations, and deviations from standard terms.
• Database Creation & Maintenance: Build and maintain a structured contract database (ideally in Airtable or similar tools) that captures key clauses, negotiated exceptions, and client-specific nuances.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the Corporate office, network attorney and internal teams (Finance, Account Management, Production) to ensure alignment on contract terms and requirements.
• Compliance Monitoring: Track key dates and obligations to ensure ongoing compliance with executed agreements; raise issues proactively.
• Legal Research: Support contract review activities and ad hoc questions from within the agency with research into relevant legal standards and best practices.
• Document Management: Maintain well-organized records of executed contracts, correspondence, and related documentation.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in a paralegal or legal assistant role, preferably with a focus on contract law
• Strong understanding of contract law and legal terminology
• Experience reviewing commercial agreements, including MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, and DPAs
• Proficiency with document and contract management tools (e.g., Airtable, DocuSign, Dropbox, or other CMS)Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate legalese into business language
• Self-starter with excellent time management skills and ability to work independently
• Experience working in a creative agency, media, or technology environment is a plus

Pay Range

• The expected pay range for this position is $40-50/hr