In-House Paralegal

About the Role

Simplex is seeking a Full-Time In-House Paralegal to support its legal, compliance, and contract management needs. This is a hands-on, highly independent role that offers direct collaboration with executive leadership and cross-functional teams. As the company's primary internal legal support, you will work directly with the CEO and coordinate with outside counsel when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Management
• Draft, review, and manage routine commercial agreements, including NDAs, vendor agreements, service agreements, and partnership agreements.
• Partner with internal teams to support contract development and execution.
• Maintain contract templates and help standardize terms.
• Track renewals, expirations, and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on complex contract matters.
• Cross-Functional Support
• Work with Finance and Accounting on contractual obligations, payment terms, and documentation.
• Support Sales with customer agreements, NDAs, and deal-related documentation.
• Assist HR with employment-related documentation, policies, and internal agreements.
• Support Operations with vendor agreements and compliance documentation.
• Legal Operations and Corporate Governance
• Organize and maintain legal files, records, and document repositories.
• Track legal matters and provide status updates to leadership.
• Establish practical legal workflows and documentation standards.
• Assist with corporate filings, entity records, and board documentation.
• Help monitor relevant regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Maintain company policies and review public-facing content for potential compliance concerns.
• Outside Counsel and Risk Support
• Serve as the primary internal liaison with outside law firms.
• Prepare materials and background information for legal review.
• Help manage legal invoices and track spending.
• Flag potential legal or contractual risks to executive leadership.
• Assist with dispute documentation and basic legal research.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Paralegal experience, preferably including corporate or commercial legal work.
• Contract drafting and review experience.
• Experience managing legal support responsibilities independently or within a small legal team.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional business teams and executive leadership.
• Excellent organizational, document management, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate legal concepts and processes clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
• Sound judgment about when to escalate matters to outside counsel.
• High discretion when handling confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Certified Paralegal (CP) credential from NALA, or equivalent legal training and experience.
• Experience in a startup or small-company environment.
• Familiarity with contract management or document management systems.
• Experience coordinating with outside counsel across multiple legal practice areas.

Compensation

• $70,000-$90,000 per year
• Paid company holidays.
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and a 3% employer contribution.
• Complimentary on-site lunches, snacks, and beverages.
• Opportunities to work closely with leadership and broaden your professional experience.