Paralegal
Partnerize
Who We Are
At Partnerize, we're on a mission to transform the way businesses grow. We've built the leading partnership automation platform that empowers brands to discover, engage, and convert their audiences at scale. From affiliate marketing to influencer collaborations, we help our clients build and manage profitable partnerships that drive real results. We're a team of passionate problem-solvers who are dedicated to helping our clients win in the ever-evolving world of digital marketing.
Why Join Us
We're looking for passionate, talented people who want to be part of a winning team. At Partnerize, you'll find a culture of collaboration, innovation, and respect. We're guided by our core values, and we're committed to creating an environment where everyone can do their best work. We also offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a flexible work environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally. If you're ready to grow your career and make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Overview
We are seeking a proactive and pragmatic Commercial Paralegal with a strong grounding in contract management, commercial agreements, and legal operations to support our global Legal function. This is an exciting opportunity to join the in-house legal team of a fast-growing software company, working closely with stakeholders across Sales, Customer Success, and Operations.
In the first 90 days, the Commercial Paralegal will be expected to:
- Build trust with internal stakeholders
- Take ownership of contract management processes across the EMEA and JAPAC regions
- Learn our software offering and the martech ecosystem
- Become familiar with our standard templates, contract playbooks, and approval workflows
- Support our U.S. Contract Manager to ensure global consistency
Please note: This is not a training contract and may not suit those seeking a traditional legal qualification route.
What You Will Do
- Draft, review, redline, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements (e.g., SaaS, vendor, technology, NDAs, MSAs, and partnership agreements)
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure contracts are aligned with business priorities and legal standards
- Act as the primary contract point of contact for EMEA and JAPAC
- Maintain and prioritise a contract queue, balancing urgency with risk mitigation
- Manage contract workflows via Salesforce and our contract management system
- Own the digital contract repository: upload, track, and set alerts for renewals, expiries, and obligations
- Provide training and guidance on standard terms, templates, and processes
- Support the U.S. legal team and assist with global process harmonisation
- Prepare and deliver contract-related metrics, reports, and process improvements
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience in a paralegal or legal operations role
- Substantial experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts (especially SaaS or technology-related)
- Ability to manage multiple contracts and priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Comfortable working independently and remotely, with regular collaboration across time zones
- Excellent communication skills and confidence interacting with commercial, sales, and senior leadership teams
- Proficient in contract management tools and Salesforce (or similar CRMs)
- Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy, consistency, and organisation
Preferred (but not required)
- Experience in the software or martech industry
- Familiarity with data privacy regulations (e.g. GDPR, CCPA)
- Exposure to RFIs/RFPs and commercial due diligence
- Experience using a contract playbook and negotiating standard terms
- Previous in-house experience is a plus
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a globally distributed, high-performing legal function
- Work with passionate teams in a scalable SaaS environment
- Gain broad commercial exposure across markets and regions
- Help shape and evolve legal processes in a company that values clarity, collaboration, and inclusion
UK Benefits & Perks
- 25 days holiday in addition to bank holidays
- Enhanced Parental Leave: 6 months full pay for birth parent, 4 weeks non-birth parent at full pay after one year employment
- 5 extra 'Partnerize Parental Days' each year
- Private Medical Insurance through Bupa
- Enhanced pension contributions
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced Wellness Program including access to EAP, Wellness Coaching & Wellness Fridays program
- Regular company events and activities
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to attracting, developing, and advancing our outstanding team members, regardless of race, ethnic identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, gender identity, physical abilities, or any other dimension of diversity. We strive to foster an environment where people can be their authentic selves, raise concerns and innovate, all without fear; where they are treated fairly and respectfully, have equal access to opportunities and resources and can contribute fully to the organization’s success. Every individual in our business is expected to live this commitment without exception.
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