Job Overview
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Lead to support legal operations across governance, contracts, compliance, and records management. Reporting to the Legal Manager, you will play a key role in building and maintaining the legal systems that keep the organization compliant, organized, and operationally efficient.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys creating structure. You'll establish documentation standards, maintain contract and governance records, support legal workflows, and ensure legal information is accurate, accessible, and audit-ready without slowing business execution.
Job Highlights
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Cancun EST, with 30 minutes paid break (40 hours per week)
Work Arrangement: Work from home
Contract: Independent Contractor
Responsibilities
Contracts & Legal Documentation
- Draft, format, and maintain legal documents using approved templates, including service agreements, contractor agreements, NDAs, MOUs, and internal policies.
- Maintain accurate version control for legal documents.
- Organize executed agreements, drafts, redlines, and supporting documentation.
- Prepare concise summaries of contracts for internal stakeholders.
Governance & Corporate Records
- Maintain governance documentation, including bylaws, resolutions, meeting records, membership agreements, and approval documentation.
- Assist in preparing materials for governance meetings and legal reviews.
- Ensure entity records remain organized and easily accessible.
Compliance & Legal Administration
- Maintain recurring legal and compliance calendars.
- Monitor legal administrative tasks and ensure deadlines are met.
- Identify compliance gaps and recommend practical solutions.
- Escalate potential legal or ethical issues when appropriate.
Legal Research & Case Support
- Conduct legal and regulatory research.
- Prepare research summaries with supporting references.
- Organize evidence and documentation for disputes, audits, or legal matters.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive legal information.
Legal Operations & Process Improvement
- Build and maintain legal templates, SOPs, and documentation standards.
- Manage the intake and prioritization of legal requests.
- Improve legal workflows and document management processes.
- Maintain organized records within Notion and other document management systems.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience as a Paralegal, Legal Operations Specialist, or Legal Administrator.
- Excellent written English and document drafting skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Experience managing contracts, legal documentation, and records.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
- Comfortable collaborating with attorneys, executives, and cross-functional teams.
- High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting nonprofit, membership-based, or mission-driven organizations.
- Familiarity with U.S. corporate governance and contract administration.
- Experience supporting international organizations.
- Spanish language skills are a plus.
- Experience developing legal processes and documentation systems.
Independent Contractor Perks
- Permanent work from home
- Immediate hiring
- Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations (for full-time roles only)
Note
- Please click the Apply button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.
