[Hiring] Contracts Paralegal @Golden Hippo

Role Description

As the Contracts Paralegal at Golden Hippo, you will support the commercial contract function of the Company’s in-house Legal Department. Your work will touch upon the full contract lifecycle from intake to drafting through negotiation, execution, monitoring, and periodic auditing of contracts. Some corporate maintenance responsibilities also fall within the scope of this role.

• Support the commercial contracts legal function, including administering the full contract lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain standardized contract templates, playbooks, and clause libraries to improve efficiency and consistency across the Legal Department.
• Conduct periodic audits of existing contracts to identify expiration dates, auto-renewal terms, unfavorable provisions, and renegotiation opportunities.
• Draft and negotiate contracts including website terms, privacy policies (U.S. and international), talent releases, manufacturing agreements, technology service agreements, professional services agreements, influencer agreements, and product agreements.
• Support corporate maintenance activities, including entity management, corporate governance filings, and organizational record-keeping as needed.

Qualifications

• Capable of drafting, revising, proofreading routine contracts.
• Proficiency with contract-management tools, Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision, and exercise sound judgment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, with strong commitment to meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality work products.
• Possesses a high degree of accountability, self-motivation, and drive.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with ability to prioritize competing demands, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and deliver accurate work products in a timely and efficient manner.
• Extensive experience using large language model platforms, such as Anthropic Claude, in daily work to improve productivity, enhance accuracy, streamline contract review and drafting.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 5+ years of experience, either in-house, with a law firm, or a combination, supporting commercial contracting required.
• Paralegal certificates or registrations from NALA or NFPA preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage – We cover 100% of premiums for employee-only medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Bonus Opportunities – Earn more with both annual and monthly bonus programs tied to performance.
• Investing in Your Future – We match up to 3.5% of your 401(k) contributions and offer a company-sponsored Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), helping your retirement savings grow alongside the company.
• Work-Life Balance – Start your first year accruing up to 15 days of vacation, plus 6 paid sick and mental health days.
• Well-Being Support – Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Program, company closure dates, free weekly yoga and meditation classes, and expanded mental health benefits—we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
• Career Growth – Grow with us through our mentorship program, continuous learning opportunities, and performance-based pay increases designed to help you advance.
• Make an Impact – Give back through our charity sponsorships. Together, we’ve donated over $9 million to communities worldwide.
• Additional Benefits - Cell/internet reimbursement, free employee products, annual events, and more!