Paralegal (NY)

Location: New York, New York, United States; hybrid schedule with office attendance on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

Annual base salary: $100,000–$140,000

Company

hirify.global is a full-service credit rating agency registered in the U.S., the EU, and the UK, with structured finance ratings designated for use in Canada.

What you will do

• Maintain and improve contract management systems and processes, including tracking contract status, key terms, regulatory registers, and agreement records.
• Assist with reviewing, drafting, negotiating, executing, organizing, and administering commercial agreements, vendor agreements, NDAs, and other contracts.
• Help evaluate and implement legal technologies, document management systems, workflow tools, and GenAI-enabled solutions.
• Work with Legal and Information Security on data privacy and cybersecurity inquiries, including customer information requests.
• Support regulatory compliance efforts and organize documents for regular and ad hoc submissions to regulators.
• Manage board and committee meeting materials, the online board portal, meeting minutes, consents, and interdepartmental legal projects.

Requirements

• Paralegal certificate and/or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five or more years of relevant experience as a corporate paralegal, contracts paralegal, contract manager, or similar professional.
• Experience with contract management systems, contract administration, and legal review processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization, attention to detail, judgment, discretion, and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, prioritize work, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work from the New York office three days per week under the hybrid schedule.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and productivity.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work schedule.
• Competitive benefits and paid time off.
• Paid family and disability leave.
• 401(k) plan with employer match and immediate full vesting.
• Educational and professional development financial assistance.
• Employee referral bonus program.