Paralegal

Our client, a Financial Institution, is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Paralegal to join their legal team, supporting the review and negotiation of technology contracts for an initial 9 month contract. This role plays a key part in ensuring that all vendor and service agreements include the appropriate legal protections, terms, and clauses aligned with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

• The ideal candidate will bring experience working in within a F inancial Institution and possess a strong understanding of technology-related contract language. The Key Responsibilities include the following;
• Review technology-related vendor and service agreements to ensure appropriate contractual clauses are included (e.g., data protection, cybersecurity, liability, termination, SLAs)
• Assist legal counsel in identifying risks and making recommendations on proposed contractual language
• Support the contract negotiation process by preparing redlines and coordinating with internal stakeholders
• Maintain and organize contract templates, clause libraries, and legal documentation
• Liaise with procurement, risk, compliance, and business teams to align contract terms with enterprise policies

Track and manage contract lifecycle activities and assist with reporting as needed

Excellent communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams

Knowledge of vendor risk frameworks or working with third-party risk teams