Senior Paralegal/Senior Contracts Specialist

TL;DR

Senior Paralegal/Senior Contracts Specialist (Quantum Computing): Provide senior-level commercial contracting and operational support, independently drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing agreements like NDAs, SaaS, consulting, and vendor contracts with an accent on risk identification and business-aligned solutions. Focus on managing complex transactions, coordinating stakeholders, improving contracting processes, and scaling templates in a global environment.

Location: Remote; candidates must be located in Canada or the United States

Company

Leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services; world's first commercial supplier of quantum computers with annealing and gate-model QPUs accessible on-premises or via cloud.

What you will do

• Provide senior-level commercial contracting support and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to meet business needs
• Independently draft, review, negotiate, and finalize commercial agreements using approved templates
• Review third-party terms, identify risks, and propose practical solutions
• Support execution of complex transactions like collaborations, technology, consulting, and financing agreements
• Prepare documentation for corporate entity management and improve contracting tools, processes, and controls
• Serve as primary contact for routine contracting inquiries and recommend process improvements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in legal studies, business, or related field with 6+ years as paralegal/contracts specialist in commercial/corporate transactions, or paralegal certification with 8+ years experience
• Ability to operate independently with sound judgment on risk, priorities, and execution
• Strong experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating commercial agreements and managing high-volume complex workload
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced global cross-functional environment
• Must be located in Canada or the United States

Nice to have

• Experience in law firm and/or in-house environments
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry guidance for commercial contracts

Culture & Benefits

• Company ownership through equity, competitive pay, and meaningful benefits
• Diverse team with domain experts and motivated graduates; focus on innovation and career growth
• Values: forward-thinking, straight talk with empathy, accountability, and leadership through coaching
• Equal employment opportunity regardless of protected characteristics