Paralegal

Nium, the Leader in Real-Time Global Payments  Nium, the global leader in real-time, cross-border payments, was founded on the mission to deliver the global payments infrastructure of tomorrow, today. With the onset of the global economy, its payments infrastructure is shaping how banks, fintechs, and businesses everywhere collect, convert, and disburse funds instantly across borders.   Its payout network supports 100 currencies and spans 220+ markets, 100 of which in real-time. Funds can be disbursed to accounts, wallets, and cards and collected locally in 35 markets. Nium's growing card issuance business is already available in 34 countries. Nium holds regulatory licenses and authorizations in more than 40 countries, enabling seamless onboarding, rapid integration, and compliance – independent of geography. The company is co-headquartered in San Francisco and Singapore.  Nium’s Global Legal Team works at the intersection of financial technology and the law. Our work helps Nium build delightful and innovative products, understand and manage risks, and creatively navigate complexity and challenges, both external and internal.   We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Paralegal to join our Commercial Legal Team. This role will focus on supporting attorneys in reviewing, drafting, and managing customer and vendor contracts, maintaining documentation and records, and assisting with legal operations. The ideal candidate will have experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems, DocuSign, and other legal technology tools to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.  You will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic legal team on globally impactful products and services. You will help to build legal infrastructure across the team and shape how legal support and services are provided to internal and external stakeholders. 

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Review & Drafting:
• Assist in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating customer and vendor contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable laws. 
• Prepare contract summaries, redlines, and revisions based on attorney guidance. 
• Support the commercial legal team in standardizing templates and maintaining contract playbooks. 
• Documentation & Records Management: 
• Organize and manage legal documents, contracts, and correspondence within the contract lifecycle management (CLM) system. 
• Ensure proper record-keeping, version control, and retrieval of legal documents. 
• Legal Operations & Technology Management:
• Oversee CLM and DocuSign processes, ensuring smooth contract execution and tracking. 
• Assist with legal technology implementations and optimizations (such as Salesforce and AI tools) to improve workflow efficiency. 
• Support compliance efforts by tracking contractual obligations and renewal deadlines. 
• General Legal Support:
• Conduct legal research and provide summaries on key contractual issues. 
• Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and other materials for legal and business stakeholders. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, sales, finance, and compliance, to address contract-related inquiries. 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certification required. 
• 3+ years of experience in a commercial legal or contract management role. 
• A positive, customer-centric, can-do attitude with a commitment to excellence and a desire to support your team. 
• Strong knowledge of contract law, contract review, and negotiation principles. 
• Experience working with CLM platforms (e.g., Ironclad, Agiloft, or similar) and DocuSign. 
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with legal technology tools. 
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in a corporate legal department or law firm supporting commercial transactions. 
• Familiarity with data privacy, compliance, and regulatory requirements related to contracts. 
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment. 

What we offer at Nium  We Value Performance: Through competitive salaries, performance bonuses, sales commissions, equity for specific roles and recognition programs, we ensure that all our employees are well rewarded and incentivized for their hard work.  We Care for Our Employees: The wellness of Nium’ers is our #1 priority. We offer medical coverage along with 24/7 employee assistance program, generous vacation programs including our year-end shut down. We also provide a flexible working hybrid working environment (3 days per week in the office).  We Upskill Ourselves: We are curious, and always want to learn more with a focus on upskilling ourselves. We provide role-specific training, internal workshops, and a learning stipend We Constantly Innovate: Since our inception, Nium has received constant recognition and awards for how we approach both our business and talent opportunities. -2022 Great Place To Work Certification -2023 CB Insights Fintech 100 List of Most Promising Fintech Companies.  - CNBC World’s Top Fintech Companies 2024. We Celebrate Together: We recognize that work is also about creating great relationships with each other. We celebrate together with company-wide social events, team bonding activities, happy hours, team offsites, and much more!   We Thrive with Diversity: Nium is truly a global company, with more than 33 nationalities, based in 18+ countries and more than 10 office locations. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.   For more detailed region specific benefits :  https://www.nium.com/careers#careers-perks  For more information visit www.nium.com  Depending on your location, certain laws may regulate the way Nium manages the data of candidates. By submitting your job application, you are agreeing and acknowledging that you have read and understand our Candidate Privacy Notice located at www.nium.com/privacy/candidate-privacy-notice.