Paralegal- Contract Operations

Position Summary The Paralegal, Contract Operations functions as the custodian of legal template integrity, ensuring that configured documents are accurate and fit for automated system generation. The role demands meticulous attention to detail, a working understanding of Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system fundamentals, and strong contract drafting skills. This individual will serve as the operational backbone of the Configuration Management Record artifact, maintaining the accuracy, consistency, and version control of all templates used in automated template document generation.

• Responsible for Configuration Management Records (CMR) of templates used in CLM.

• Initiate Configuration Management process and ensure CMRs are accurately maintained

• Process document retrieval requests from Legacy CLM as appropriate.

• Maintain Clause Library within CLM solution and update in accordance with approved CMR.

• Facilitate annual review of templates with Legal team and other functional departments as needed.

• Ensure regulatory compliance requirements are met and incorporated into templates.

• Maintain Exhibit/Supplemental Documents library in COMPASS SharePoint.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and audit Annotated Templates to verify accuracy, completeness, and alignment with current legal standards and approved language.

• Apply approved updates and revisions to templates in accordance with change control procedures.

• Create, maintain, and update Configuration Management Records (CMRs) for each template, capturing version history, change rationale, approval status, and effective dates.

• Coordinate with the COMPASS Project Team to validate that templates function correctly when generated by the CLM system.

• Identify inconsistencies, conflicts, or deficiencies in template language and escalate to supervisor for resolution.

• Ensure templates comply with applicable internal policies, legal requirements, and industry-specific standards.

• Support template lifecycle management, including retirement, archiving, and replacement of obsolete versions.

• Assist in developing and maintaining template governance documentation and user guidance materials.

Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to navigate and operate document management systems and contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems. Comfortable working with structured data fields, conditional logic, and system-linked variables within legal documents. Prior Agiloft experience a plus.

• Strong command of legal drafting conventions, contract structure, and standard commercial provisions. Ability to identify, interpret, and apply approved language accurately within templated formats, and to flag deviations or ambiguities for legal review. Prior Pharmaceutical experience strongly preferred.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document changes clearly in CMRs, coordinate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders, and present template-related issues concisely.

• Familiarity with the legal and regulatory landscape relevant to the organization's contract types (e.g., consulting agreements, NDAs, service contracts). Knowledge of document governance best practices and change management protocols is preferred.

Experience:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Business, or a related field; or Paralegal Certification; or equivalent professional experience.

• Minimum four years of paralegal, legal operations, or contracts management experience, with demonstrated exposure to contract review, drafting, or document management.

• Prior experience with template management, CLM solutions, and/or configuration management is strongly preferred.

Our Commitment to You: At Innovative Development we value our employees and invest in their personal and professional growth. We offer comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision options along with fully paid Life, Disability and Accident insurance. Our Employer matched 401(k) enables us to invest in your financial future, while our personalized Leadership Development program helps you thrive in your professional environment. In this fast-changing world, we prioritize mental health through our Employee Assistance Programs. We also encourage work/life balance by offering a variety of working arrangements, including remote, in-person, and hybrid. Join Innovative Development, LLC and develop your potential!Benefits Highlights:

• PTO

• Medical, Dental, and Vision. Health Savings accounts for qualified expenses under HSA plans

• Teledoc, Weight Loss and Wellness Plans included with Health Plans

• Employee Assistance Programs including Mental Health

• Employer paid life insurance.

• Employer paid Long and Short Term Disability Coverage

• 401(k)/Roth IRA with Employer Matching

• Personalized Leadership Development Program

• Volunteer and Community Events

• Opportunity for growth

• Actual compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including geographic location, on-site requirements, qualifications, and experience.

Innovative Development, LLC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.