NewtonX

Legal Analyst

NewtonX

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $70,000 - $90,000 per year

About the role

  • Review, redline, and help negotiate client contracts , including: Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Non‑Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Data Protection / Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), order forms, and amendments, as needed
  • Apply NewtonX’s contract playbook and FAQs to client paper and internal templates, ensuring consistent positions on key provisions (e.g., indemnity, limitation of liability, IP, confidentiality, governing law, data security).
  • Support and improve the client onboarding process by communicating with clients and their legal teams, ensuring executed contracts and key terms are properly stored and surfaced for internal teams, and identifying bottlenecks and proposing concrete workflow changes (e.g., templates, checklists, approval paths)
  • Collaborate on the transition to, and optimization of, our contract tooling (e.g., CLM / Ironclad)
  • Spot and escalate non‑standard or higher‑risk terms to senior legal, NewtonX-leaders, or external counsel with clear, written summaries and recommendations.
  • Partner with Compliance to align contract language with MNPI / insider‑trading controls for investor clients, expert network compliance guidelines, data protection and privacy policies (e.g., SOC 2, GDPR‑aligned practices)
  • Continuously improve internal processes , such as standardizing contract review checklists and comment styles, documenting “playbook” positions and edge‑case decisions, and creating or refining internal guides for Sales and Client Delivery on when/how to involve Legal & Compliance
  • Contribute to cross‑functional projects that intersect contracts and client onboarding

Requirements

  • 2+ years of work experience reviewing and redlining commercial contracts
  • Organized, process-driven, results-oriented
  • Fast learner and adaptable to feedback as well as to change
  • Comfortable with deadlines and works well under pressure
  • A creative problem-solver, can think outside the box and support your team in doing the same
  • Inquisitive about the law, business, and regulations
  • Excellent communicator and a clear writer
  • Proficient with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, etc) and Excel, tech savvy
  • Independent and efficient in your work, while being team oriented and collaborative
  • Have a bachelor's degree or greater
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation - Base salary range of 70k-90k, annual performance bonus and employee equity program.
  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents.
  • 401k match with immediate vesting.
  • Health savings/flexible savings account, life insurance, and pre-tax commuter benefits.
  • Paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick, and parental leave.
  • A diverse, collaborative, and positive culture where we invest in and celebrate each other's success.
  • Good vibes (happy hours, team projects, and retreats).

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
contract reviewredliningnegotiationdata protection agreementsmaster service agreementsnon-disclosure agreementsstatements of workcompliance guidelinescontract language alignmentworkflow optimization
Soft skills
organizedprocess-drivenresults-orientedadaptablecreative problem-solverexcellent communicatorteam-orientedindependentefficientinquisitive