Overview
Paralegal, Finance Jobs in United States at Instrument
Title: Paralegal, Finance
Company: Instrument
Location: United States
Instrument is a remote-first digital product and brand experience agency with a team of over 200 talented individuals, organized across four specialized teams. Each team brings its expertise to life through best-in-class work, crafting transformative experiences for our clients. Our shift to a fully remote model has opened new doors for creativity, flexibility, and stronger client relationships. This approach not only strengthens our culture but also allows us to embrace diverse voices, perspectives, and ideas.
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Contract Paralegal to support our Agency on a part-time basis (approximately 20 hours per week). This is a temporary employee position with the potential to transition into a permanent role, while remaining part-time. This role reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and will work closely with both our internal network attorney and our broader internal teams to ensure the timely review, coordination, and execution of legal documents. Your work will help safeguard the company by identifying legal risks, streamlining contract processes, and establishing a comprehensive and accessible database of key client agreements.
What You’ll Do:
Contract Review & Summary: Review and summarize redlines to MSAs, NDAs, SOWs, Data privacy, IT related, and other client-related agreements; flag key issues, inconsistencies, and risks
Contract Analysis: Analyze contract language to identify legal risks, obligations, and deviations from standard terms
Database Creation & Maintenance: Build and maintain a structured contract database (ideally in Airtable or similar tools) that captures key clauses, negotiated exceptions, and client-specific nuances
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the Corporate office, network attorney and internal teams (Finance, Account Management, Production) to ensure alignment on contract terms and requirements
Compliance Monitoring: Track key dates and obligations to ensure ongoing compliance with executed agreements; raise issues proactively
Legal Research: Support contract review activities and ad hoc questions from within the agency with research into relevant legal standards and best practices
Document Management: Maintain well-organized records of executed contracts, correspondence, and related documentation
What You Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field
3+ years of experience in a paralegal or legal assistant role, preferably with a focus on contract law
Strong understanding of contract law and legal terminology
Experience reviewing commercial agreements, including MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, and DPAs
Proficiency with document and contract management tools (e.g., Airtable, DocuSign, Dropbox, or other CMS)Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate legalese into business language
Self-starter with excellent time management skills and ability to work independently
Experience working in a creative agency, media, or technology environment is a plus
Pay Range
The expected pay range for this position is $40-50/hr
