Paralegal, Waabi

• We are looking for a highly motivated and agile In-House Paralegal to join our fast-paced tech startup environment
• 5–7+ years of experience in legal operations, paralegal work, or legal support roles in a dynamic, high-performing organization
• Experience building cross-functional relationships with key resources and business partners across an organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong command of grammar and attention to detail
• Superior organizational, time and project management management abilities
• Capable of handling multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive, self-motivated approach to work
• High ethical standards and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information
• Adaptability and a desire for continuous learning, crucial for keeping up with the rapidly changing tech and legal landscapes

Desirable

• This role will provide essential support to our growing legal team on a wide range of corporate, intellectual property, contract, and compliance matters, ensuring smooth legal operations as we scale
• You’ll take ownership of contract workflows, documentation systems, and legal execution, supporting everything from commercial agreements, compliance, insurance and process improvements, while bringing organization and attention to detail to your work
• You’ll help drive proactive internal coordination across legal, finance, engineering, supply chain/procurement, policy, HR and operations, ensuring we stay fast, precise, and compliant
• Contract Management: Review and manage a high volume of contracts from start to signature coordination, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), supply chain agreements, and partnership agreements. Maintain and improve legal documentation systems, templates, workflows, playbooks, and internal process tools
• Intellectual Property (IP) Support: Assist with managing and cataloguing Waabi’s IP portfolio
• Insurance: Assist with updating insurance coverage for the company’s evolving business needs. Review endorsements and other insurance documentation. Track receipt of appropriate documentation
• Compliance: Review compliance documentation and work closely with the operations team to facilitate one source of truth for compliance systems
• Research: Conduct legal research on regulatory questions, case law and other topics as requested by the business
• Legal Operations & Administration: Manage legal calendars, organize and maintain digital filing systems, and manage invoices from outside counsel and service providers. Track deadlines, maintain audit trails, and support compliance with internal policies