Sr. Corporate Paralegal

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned paralegal to support a high-volume, fast-paced corporate legal environment while working on a wide variety of commercial contracts tied to Travel & Events and Hospitality. The ideal candidate is organized, highly detail-oriented, comfortable working with tight deadlines, and excited about using AI and emerging technology to work smarter and more efficiently.

Location: Houston, TX 77077 | ON-SITE
Length: 6-Month Temporary Assignment
Start: ASAP – Immediate Need
Pay: $45/hr.
The Opportunity
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Paralegal to join its Legal team for a six-month contract assignment. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned paralegal to support a high-volume, fast-paced corporate legal environment while working on a wide variety of commercial contracts tied to Travel & Events and Hospitality.

The ideal candidate is organized, highly detail-oriented, comfortable working with tight deadlines, and excited about using AI and emerging technology to work smarter and more efficiently.
What You'll Do

• Review, draft, redline, negotiate, and coordinate a variety of commercial contracts, including events, hospitality, technology, and marketing agreements - THIS IS REQUIRED
• Manage a high-volume contract workload of approximately 200–250 agreements annually, often with same-day turnaround
• Partner with attorneys, executives, business leaders, vendors, and internal stakeholders to keep agreements moving toward execution
• Identify potential contract issues and determine when matters should be escalated to counsel
• Conduct legal and factual research, due diligence, and prepare summaries and reports
• Maintain organized legal files, records, databases, and contract documentation
• Assist with legal operations, process improvements, claims management, and special projects
• Leverage AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Ivo, and Gamma to streamline research, contract review, drafting, analysis, and presentations

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of paralegal experience, preferably within a corporate legal department
• Strong hands-on experience with commercial contracts, including review, drafting, redlining, and negotiation
• Ability to manage a high volume of work while maintaining exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong judgment, discretion, communication, and organizational skills
• Comfortable working independently and knowing when to involve counsel
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal/contract management technology
• Tech-savvy and interested in using AI tools to improve efficiency
• MUST HAVE STATEFEDERAL COMPLIANCE EXPERIENCE
• Able to work on-site in Houston, 40 hours per week throughout the assignment

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Six-month contract with an established corporate Legal team
• Exposure to a diverse range of commercial contracts and business matters
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI and legal technology
• Fast-paced environment where your expertise and judgment will make an immediate impact
• ASAP start – our client is looking to move quickly!