Paralegal - Contracts Manager
Remitly is on a mission to transform the lives of immigrants and their families by providing the most trusted financial services on the planet. For nearly 10 years, we have been tirelessly delivering on our promises to immigrants sending their hard earned money home. Today, we are proud to have served millions of customers globally with Remitly and our newly launched Passbook app to provide immigrants access to banking. We strive daily to meet our promise to our customers by building peace of mind into everything we do. Join over 1,300 employees across 9 offices who are growing their careers while having a positive impact on people globally.
About the Role:
Remitly is looking for an experienced Paralegal - Contracts Manager to join our expanding Legal team reporting to our Deputy General Counsel. We are seeking a candidate who can help us achieve our goals by being able to negotiate agreements and managing the systems to support a high-volume commercial agreement delivery process. As a valued member of the Remitly Global legal team you will also work with Remitly's business team members across the globe (including through the participation of vendor management programs)
You Will:
Develop systems to support efficient review, negotiation and execution of contracts and management of ongoing compliance requirements thereunder. Important responsibilities include:
- Contract Negotiation - Draft, evaluate, and negotiate contracts and commercial agreements between Remitly and our partners.
- Contract Systems Management - Shape, improve and scale our legal processes. Evaluate, customize and, if appropriate, replace technology tools used for management of contracts to increase efficiency and utility of contracts management program.
- Playbooks and processes - Develop and update templates and playbooks to assist businesses maintain velocity in negotiation, drafting and compliance of commercial contracts.
- Record-keeping and Compliance - Manage record-keeping for all contracts-related correspondence and documentation. Develop systems to track contract terms and partner with responsible parties to ensure ongoing compliance with covenants, notification and termination/renewal requirements.
- Relationship Management and Communication - Work with Legal, Business, Finance and other teams across our global business to allow efficient contract management systems that preserve velocity and compliance as the business grows. Be a contact for contractual enquiries and taking the appropriate action. Develop and track service level agreements for contracts review and execution.
You Have:
- Bachelor's degree
- Paralegal certification or law degree a plus
- 3+ years of progressive experience with quantifiable results as a paralegal, in contracts administration or management; in-house experience is a plus
- Proficiency in Google Apps , MS Suite , DocuSign, and general comfort with learning new software.
- Experience with Ironclad, Jira or other contracts management software strongly preferred
Our Benefits
- Unlimited paid time off
- Health, dental, and vision benefits + 401k plan with company matching
- Company contributions to your HSA or FSA plan, if you choose one
- Continuing education and corridor travel benefits
Remitly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal employment opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Remitly. We are committed to nondiscrimination across our global organization and in all of our business operations. Employment is determined based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identification and expression, marital status, military status or status as an honorably discharge/veteran, pregnancy (including a woman's potential to get pregnant, pregnancy-related conditions, and childbearing), sexual orientation, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical, mental, or sensory disability (including the use of a trained dog guide or service animal), HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C status, genetic information, status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other protected class as established by law.
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