Sr. Corporate Paralegal
Job Description
Length: 6-Month Temporary Assignment
Start: ASAP – Immediate Need
Pay: $45/hr.
The Opportunity
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Paralegal to join its Legal team for a six-month contract assignment. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned paralegal to support a high-volume, fast-paced corporate legal environment while working on a wide variety of commercial contracts tied to Travel & Events and Hospitality.
The ideal candidate is organized, highly detail-oriented, comfortable working with tight deadlines, and excited about using AI and emerging technology to work smarter and more efficiently.
What You'll Do
- Review, draft, redline, negotiate, and coordinate a variety of commercial contracts, including events, hospitality, technology, and marketing agreements - THIS IS REQUIRED
- Manage a high-volume contract workload of approximately 200–250 agreements annually, often with same-day turnaround
- Partner with attorneys, executives, business leaders, vendors, and internal stakeholders to keep agreements moving toward execution
- Identify potential contract issues and determine when matters should be escalated to counsel
- Conduct legal and factual research, due diligence, and prepare summaries and reports
- Maintain organized legal files, records, databases, and contract documentation
- Assist with legal operations, process improvements, claims management, and special projects
- Leverage AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Ivo, and Gamma to streamline research, contract review, drafting, analysis, and presentations
- 8+ years of paralegal experience, preferably within a corporate legal department
- Strong hands-on experience with commercial contracts, including review, drafting, redlining, and negotiation
- Ability to manage a high volume of work while maintaining exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong judgment, discretion, communication, and organizational skills
- Comfortable working independently and knowing when to involve counsel
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal/contract management technology
- Tech-savvy and interested in using AI tools to improve efficiency
- MUST HAVE STATEFEDERAL COMPLIANCE EXPERIENCE
- Able to work on-site in Houston, 40 hours per week throughout the assignment
- Six-month contract with an established corporate Legal team
- Exposure to a diverse range of commercial contracts and business matters
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI and legal technology
- Fast-paced environment where your expertise and judgment will make an immediate impact
- ASAP start – our client is looking to move quickly!
Meet The Recruiter
Carmen Albertson
Operations Manager & Staffing Specialist
21 years of Staffing & Recruiting Experience
What I love most about my job is being able to help others each and every day!
Favorite Quote: "The future depends on what you do today."
Hometown: Houston, TX
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