Contract Paralegal 1

Available Locations: Austin
About the Department
Because of the scope, complexity, and diversity of the company's work, we need a world-class legal team to help the company avoid distractions, and guide company leadership around obstacles. Our legal team is made up of very accomplished lawyers and staff who comprise a flexible, talented, and very cohesive team.
About the Role
This is an entry level position, ideal for those who are interested in becoming an attorney or professional contract manager. In this role, you'll be a valued member of Cloudflare's commercial legal team. You will also collaborate and work cross-functionally with other internal groups, across the sales, customer success, finance, and partnerships teams. The position is based in either Austin, TX or San Francisco, CA and frequent communication with our other offices will be required.
What You'll Be Doing
Assist with the intake management of all contracts via internal systems and conduct correspondence with all stakeholders regarding the status of contract requests
Manage busy contract queue and prioritize urgent requests as necessary prior to legal counsel review
Conduct initial review of contracts in relation to risks stemming from contract language, internal legal thresholds, and other criteria
Assist with commercial negotiations, including NDAs, and MSAs, and any other general commercial terms and conditions
Serve as first point of contact to internal business units to answer contract-related inquiries and escalate as appropriate to senior legal colleagues
Manage contract lifecycles from providing forms through contract execution and maintenance
Assist with legal department analytics by pulling key performance indicators from various tools including SFDC and Ironclad
Adapt to new tasks and responsibilities as the business grows and changes
Requirements

• B.A. or B.S. degree
• 1+ years relevant business, extra curricular or legal experience
• Ability to meet the needs of a high-growth, fast-paced Internet company
• Possess excellent problem-solving capabilities, judgment, negotiation, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Customer service oriented while maintaining acute attention to detail
• Great organizational skills and ability to prioritize workloads
• Proven ability to manage high-volume workloads, multiple stakeholder demands and ever-shifting priorities all while instilling confidence
• Quick thinker who is mission driven and responsive
• Ability to work well with others with a personable, approachable and courteous demeanor

Nice to haves

• Experience in a legal setting (law firm or in-house)
• Experience using administrative management systems such Salesforce, AdobeSign, Ironclad and/or JIRA

Equity
This role is eligible to participate in Cloudflare's equity plan.
Benefits
Cloudflare offers a complete package of benefits and programs to support you and your family. Our benefits programs can help you pay health care expenses, support caregiving, build capital for the future and make life a little easier and fun! The below is a description of our benefits for employees in the United States, and benefits may vary for employees based outside the U.S.
Health & Welfare Benefits

• Medical/Rx Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Spending Accounts
• Fertility & Family Forming Benefits
• On-demand mental health support and Employee Assistance Program
• Global Travel Medical Insurance

Financial Benefits

• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Participation Plan

Time Off

• Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave
• Leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leave