Paralegal, Contracts – Operations

Fieldwire by Hilti

Paralegal managing commercial contracts and legal operations at Fieldwire. Collaborating with teams to ensure efficient and compliant contracting processes.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

contract negotiationrisk identificationmitigation strategiescommercial contract structuresvendor managementdata protection agreementslegal complianceinformation securityintellectual property rightscontract lifecycle management

Soft Skills

communication skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailintegritydiscretionindependent managementcollaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilitycontinuous improvement

Tools & Technologies

SummizeIroncladDocuSignSalesforceCLM platformscontract management systemsautomation toolsvendor portfolio managementaudit preparation toolsregulatory compliance tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's degreeparalegal certificate

Industry Keywords

SaaStechnologyfast-growth companycommercial agreementsprocurementcontract governancedata privacyDOD compliancerisk managementcontractual obligations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including customer contracts, NDAs, vendor agreements, procurement terms, and amendments
Act as primary interface with customers for contractual matters — ensuring contractual obligations are clearly communicated, understood, and monitored throughout the contract lifecycle
Review terms and conditions to identify and address risks across financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, warranty, IP, termination, indemnification, and all other material risk areas; recommend mitigation strategies
Plug into deployment efforts: structure contracts, pricing frameworks, and operational setup for new customer and partner engagements
Propose and develop scalable solutions to improve contracting efficiency — including template management, playbook development, and automation
Collaborate with business units (Sales, Finance, Product) and legal team members to streamline contract management processes and drive continuous improvement
Implement and administer the CLM platform (Summize) — including redline workflows, approval routing, Salesforce integration, and automated tracking
Support procurement activities: evaluate vendor terms, track renewal schedules, manage pricing insights across the vendor portfolio
Assist with and drive internal scaling initiatives including office lease management, office expansion, and international operational setup
Handle office operations matters including HQ building operations support, lease administration, and vendor/facilities management
Advise on a variety of legal matters including information security and compliance, intellectual property rights, and data privacy — including negotiating data protection agreements (DPAs) and answering data privacy queries
Maintain familiarity with CLM and security tools relevant to contract governance and compliance
Assist with and drive internal initiatives such as DOD compliance support, risk management activities, and audit preparation
Monitor regulatory and contractual obligations; proactively flag upcoming milestones, renewals, and risks to relevant stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved programme, or equivalent legal training
3+ years of paralegal or contracts experience, ideally in a SaaS, technology, or fast-growth company
Direct experience with a variety of legal matters including strategic business agreements, information security and compliance, IP, and data privacy (including negotiating DPAs)
Strong working knowledge of commercial contract structures, risk identification, and mitigation strategies
Experience with CLM platforms and/or security/compliance tools (e.g. Summize, Ironclad, DocuSign)
Familiarity with Salesforce or equivalent CRM and how contracts integrate with deal workflows
Excellent written and verbal communication skills — able to explain complex legal concepts clearly to business stakeholders
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams independently
High level of integrity, discretion, and attention to detail
Comfortable in a fast-paced, scaling environment with evolving processes.

Benefits

Comp & perks

corporate bonus which can range up to 30%