Paralegal & Compliance Coordinator - Freelance, Remote

The Impact you’ll make

• Draft and customize standard NDAs, vendor agreements, and event terms using approved templates.
• Track redlines, versions, and approvals; maintain a clean contracts repository in Google Drive.
• Flag risk items and escalate non-standard terms to licensed counsel or senior leadership.

• Research country-specific visa/permit and event-related regulatory requirements using official resources.
• Compile required documentation, checklists, and timelines for each event; brief internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate with operations on deadlines and readiness; follow up to ensure timely completion.

• Maintain calendars and reminders for compliance-related dates (e.g., tax registrations, filings, vendor documentation).
• Prepare information packets and liaise with relevant teams; track status to closure.
• Identify issues early and escalate promptly for licensed legal review where needed.

• Conduct targeted legal/operational research on commercial topics (contracts, compliance touchpoints) — not legal advice.
• Summarize findings clearly in Google Docs with sources and practical implications for the business.
• Standardize templates, playbooks, and SOPs to improve speed and consistency.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, events, partnerships, and finance.
• Use Google Workspace, shared drives, and document collaboration best practices to maintain a single source of truth.
• Manage reminders, trackers, and status dashboards to keep stakeholders aligned.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Proven experience in commercial legal environment (e.g., corporate/legal operations, commercial law firm, or in-house legal supporting business functions).
• Hands-on experience drafting/reviewing commercial agreements (NDAs, vendor/supplier agreements, T&Cs) using templates.
• Demonstrated exposure to corporate/legal operations and compliance workflows (calendaring, filings coordination).
• Strong legal research and documentation skills; proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar).

• Technical: Contract administration, issue spotting and escalation, legal research and citation, compliance calendaring, version control, Google Workspace proficiency, checklist/SOP creation.
• Soft skills: Meticulous attention to detail, crisp written communication, stakeholder management, proactive problem-solving, sound judgment on when to escalate, calm under deadlines, integrity and discretion with sensitive information.

• Computer with at least 8GB RAM, an Intel i5 core processor/AMD Ryzen 5 Processor and up.
• Internet speed of at least 40MBPS
• Headset with an extended mic that has noise cancellation and a webcam
• Back-up computer and internet connection
• Quiet, dedicated workspace at home

• You are commercially minded and enjoy supporting business operations with practical, template-driven legal work.
• You’re proactive, organized, and thrive in a fast-moving events and partnerships environment.
• You’re comfortable handling administrative and research work, and you know when to escalate for licensed legal input.
• You appreciate structure (SOPs, templates, trackers) and take pride in delivering clear, on-time outputs.

• Remote position
• Must have a reliable internet connection and a quiet workspace
• Required to provide own computer with Intel Core i5 or something similar or higher operating system

• 40 hours per week
• Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm CAT

• $7 per hour
• No benefits package included

Benefits