Senior Paralegal — AI Governance & Contracts (Remote)

NELSON Worldwide; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) plan with company match

Full health benefits including medical

Wellness program with rewards

Pet Insurance

Opportunities for career advancement

Paid time off and holiday pay

Paid parental leave

Flexible working schedules and work从om

Professional Development including 교육

Job summary

NELSON Worldwide is seeking a Senior Paralegal in Cincinnati to serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, guiding governance, compliance, licensing, contracts, and emerging technology strategies. You will lead contract negotiation and administration, support AI governance and risk management, and collaborate with Finance, Operations, HR, and practice leaders to align legal with business objectives.

Minimum 8 years of paralegal experience, paralegal certificate, and degree required;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration, Political Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of paralegal experience in corporate, commercial, or in-house environments.
• Paralegal Certificate required.
• Advanced training in corporate law, contracts, or legal operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact and subject-matter expert for corporate governance across all entities.
• Lead entity management program; maintain minute books and master structure chart (domestic and international).
• Drive contract strategy: draft, review, and negotiate service agreements and complex client contracts.
• Provide strategic counsel on risk mitigation, compliance requirements, and operational best practices.
• Partner with internal/external counsel on M&A due diligence, integration, and IP management including trademark protection.
• Oversee claims and litigation management processes; coordinate documentation and resolution.
• Manage insurance certificate programs with Finance/Operations for coverage and documentation.
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline legal operations.
• Mentor junior legal team members and develop internal templates/trainings.

Skills

Paralegal Experience

Corporate Governance

Contract Negotiation

Risk Management

Legal Operations

M&A Support

Communication Skills

Travel Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies/Business/Political Science

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

AIA contracts

DBIA contracts

ConsensusDOCS

Job description

NELSON Worldwide is seeking a Senior Paralegal in Cincinnati to serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, guiding governance, compliance, licensing, contracts, and emerging technology strategies. You will lead contract negotiation and administration, support AI governance and risk management, and collaborate with Finance, Operations, HR, and practice leaders to align legal with business objectives.

Minimum 8 years of paralegal experience, paralegal certificate, and degree required;