Corporate Paralegal (Contract-to-Hire) – AI Start-Up (Hybrid, Midtown Manhattan)

Location: Midtown Manhattan (Hybrid: 2–3 days/week onsite)
Engagement: Contract-to-Hire
Experience: 1–3 years (Technology sector experience strongly preferred)

About the Company

Our client is a fast-scaling AI start-up developing next-generation products at the intersection of machine learning, automation, and enterprise technology. As the company expands its commercial footprint and deepens its partnerships, the Legal team is growing to support a rapidly evolving business landscape.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated paralegal to join a high-velocity environment, contribute directly to deal flow, and grow alongside an organization shaping the future of AI.

Position Overview

The Corporate Paralegal will support the in-house Legal department across a broad range of commercial, corporate, and operational matters. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, comfortable juggling competing priorities, and eager to take ownership of core legal workflows in a dynamic tech setting.

This role is initially contract-based with the strong potential to transition to a full-time hire.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and revise standard commercial agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, and vendor/customer contracts.
• Support contract lifecycle management, including tracking, metadata entry, version control, and execution processes.
• Prepare and maintain corporate governance documents, including board resolutions, consents, and organizational materials.
• Assist with due diligence, filings, and corporate housekeeping for U.S. entities.
• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Procurement, and Engineering teams regarding contract status and requirements.
• Maintain organized document repositories and ensure alignment with internal compliance processes.
• Support special projects within the Legal department as the company continues to scale.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of paralegal experience in the technology sector — either in-house or at a law firm supporting tech clients.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracting fundamentals; familiarity with SaaS or enterprise-tech agreements is a plus.
• Experience preparing corporate resolutions and related governance documentation.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Strong communication skills and a team-first approach.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certificate preferred but not mandatory.

Work Environment

• Hybrid schedule (2–3 days in the Midtown Manhattan office).
• Collaborative team culture with significant exposure to senior leadership.
• Opportunity to transition to full-time based on performance.

EEO

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.