Senior Corporate Paralegal

CData Software

Senior Corporate Paralegal at CData Software managing contract management and corporate governance processes. Collaborating with legal and operations teams to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeChapel Hill • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract management, including drafting, negotiating, and optimizing agreements while ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations. Proficient in managing equity matters and collaborating across departments to enhance operational efficiency.

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Contract Management System (CLM) OptimizationGlobal Sales and Procurement Agreement DraftingData Privacy Compliance (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA)Equity Administration in CartaProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingNegotiation SkillsData Subject Access Requests (DSARs)Entity ManagementCompliance MonitoringRecordkeepingAttention to DetailLegal Technology AdoptionBudget AlignmentEscalation Triage

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Oral CommunicationOrganizational SkillsMultitaskingSound Judgment

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365SalesforceDocuSignCartaIroncladConga

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal Certification (CP or ACP)

Industry Keywords

SaaSTechnologyCorporate GovernanceData Privacy FrameworksCompliance Obligations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review, draft, and negotiate NDAs, SaaS/technology, marketing, and vendor agreements; serve as first-line contract review for standard and moderately complex agreements
Develop and maintain a library of contract templates and playbooks, including standard positions, fallback language, and escalation criteria for each agreement type
Implement, maintain, and continuously optimize the contract management system (CLM); serve as the internal subject-matter expert and primary administrator for the platform
Track non-standard provisions and deviations from standard positions; generate regular reports for leadership
Support sales and business development (strategic partner) teams with high-volume contract review and execution; manage turnaround expectations and escalation triage during peak periods
Identify and implement process improvements to streamline contract workflows; collaborate with Sales, Finance, HR, and Operations to drive adoption of automated tools and self-service resources
Manage outside counsel relationships for discrete matters; review and approve outside counsel invoices for accuracy and budget alignment
Provide targeted administrative support to the General Counsel as needed; support special projects as assigned
Support corporate governance matters, including board and stockholder consents, written actions, and maintenance of corporate records books
Administer equity matters in Carta: 409A coordination, cap table maintenance, annual equity reporting, and vesting schedule tracking; coordinate with HR and Finance
Manage domestic and foreign entity registrations; oversee external registered agent services, monitor compliance deadlines, and ensure all subsidiary filings are current
Support the company's data privacy compliance program across applicable frameworks including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and emerging state privacy laws
Assist with data subject access requests (DSARs), privacy impact assessments, and data processing agreements (DPAs)
Monitor regulatory developments and flag material changes

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/BA required
Minimum of eight years of experience as a Paralegal or in Legal Operations or Contract Administration; paralegal certification (CP or ACP) a plus
Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating global sales and procurement agreements in-house, preferably at a privately-held SaaS or technology company in a fast-paced, sales-driven environment
Excellent contract drafting skills, including the ability to draft and redline original language across a range of agreement types without attorney markup for standard provisions
Hands-on experience implementing, managing, and optimizing a contract management system (CLM); familiarity with platforms such as Ironclad, Conga, DocuSign CLM, or similar required
Comfort with AI-assisted legal tools and a genuine interest in adopting legal technology to improve team efficiency and scalability
Experience administering equity in Carta or a comparable equity management platform; ability to process grants, manage cap table entries, and coordinate with Finance and HR
Experience supporting corporate governance, including board documentation, entity management, and registered agent coordination
Familiarity with data privacy frameworks (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA) and practical experience responding to DSARs or supporting a privacy compliance function
Familiarity with data security frameworks such as SOC-2, ISO 27001, and with compliance obligations for handling ePHI under HIPAA
Strong project management skills; ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams, set priorities, and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision
Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to advise business clients clearly and concisely, appropriately escalate issues, and work effectively across functional areas
Experience working with international consultants, co-workers, customers, and outside counsel
Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Salesforce, DocuSign, and Carta; experience with at least one enterprise CLM platform required
Excellent organizational, multitasking, recordkeeping, and record retention skills; exceptional attention to detail
Exemplary personal and professional integrity and business ethics
Practical, business-minded, self-starter who operates independently and collaborates well across teams; sound judgment, positive attitude, and unwavering focus on responsiveness and service quality

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with company-paid insurance premiums
Health Saving Account offering with company contribution to help mitigate increasing health costs
Flexible Savings Account and Dependent Care FSA
Generous 20-day PTO and 11 paid holidays
401k with 100% company match up to 6% of contribution
A remote-friendly, high-trust culture that empowers collaboration, celebrates curiosity, and encourages innovation
Work closely with your manager to define professional development and learning opportunities that match your career goals