Contract Paralegal

Contract Remediation Paralegal

We are seeking a highly skilled Contract Remediation Paralegal to support the review and remediation of third-party contracts. This role requires independent contract analysis, identification of compliance and commercial gaps, and clear communication of risk exposure to senior leadership and suppliers.

The ideal candidate operates effectively with structured processes and minimal oversight, exercises strong judgment regarding escalation, and communicates complex contract issues clearly in both written and verbal form.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed reviews of third-party contracts (MSAs, SOWs, amendments, DPAs, etc.) to identify regulatory, financial, and operational gaps.

• Compare contract terms against required regulatory, policy, and category standards.

• Prepare structured gap analyses and remediation summaries for category leaders and senior leadership.

• Draft proposed remediation language and coordinate updates with internal stakeholders and third-party suppliers.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for category leaders regarding contract remediation status and risk exposure.

• Track remediation progress and maintain documentation to support audit and compliance requirements.

• Escalate material risks, non-compliance issues, and financial exposure appropriately and in a timely manner.

• Support financial and budget considerations related to contract amendments and supplier negotiations.

• Manage multiple contract remediation initiatives simultaneously across regions and time zones.

Skills

• Demonstrated experience reviewing and analyzing complex commercial contracts.

• Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management and remediation processes.

• Ability to identify contractual risk and articulate impact in business terms.

• Experience interacting with senior stakeholders and third-party suppliers.

• Excellent written communication skills (risk summaries, executive-ready briefings).

• Strong judgment regarding risk prioritization and escalation.

• High level of organization and process discipline.

• Ability to operate independently once provided clear procedures and objectives.

• Experience supporting procurement or category management teams.

• Exposure to regulatory remediation or compliance-driven contract updates.

• Experience working in a global environment across multiple time zones.

• Familiarity with contract management systems and remediation tracking tools.

Education

• College degree / Paralegal

• 3–7+ years of experience in contract management, legal operations, or paralegal roles.

Benefits Info:

Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness).