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D-Wave · 1 day ago

Senior Paralegal/Senior Contracts Specialist

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

6+ years exp

D-Wave is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. They are seeking a Senior Paralegal or Senior Contracts Specialist to provide senior-level commercial contracting and operational support to the Legal team, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders and managing complex commercial transactions.

ElectronicsManufacturingQuantum ComputingSemiconductor

Responsibilities

Provide senior-level commercial contracting and operational support to the Legal team; proactively partner with cross-functional stakeholders to meet business needs

Independently draft, review, negotiate, and finalize commercial agreements using approved templates (e.g., NDAs, SaaS, consulting, vendor and supplier agreements)

Review and negotiate third-party terms, identify legal and business risk areas, and propose practical, business-aligned solutions and fallback positions

Support execution of complex commercial transactions (e.g. collaboration, technology, consulting, and financing-related agreements), including managing workflows, coordinating internal and external stakeholders, and driving agreements through signature

Prepare and maintain documentation for corporate entity management and other general corporate matters

Manage and continuously improve contracting tools, processes, and controls, including contract lifecycle management systems and deadline tracking

Serve as a primary point of contact for routine commercial contracting inquiries; exercise judgement on when to escalate matters to Legal Counsel as appropriate

Identify, recommend and help implement opportunities to standardize, scale, and improve contracting templates, playbooks and processes in a growing global environment

Qualification

Commercial contractingDrafting agreementsNegotiating contractsCorporate entity managementContract lifecycle managementJudgmentIntellectual curiosityRelationship buildingProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in legal studies, business, or a related field with 6+ years of experience as a paralegal or contract specialist supporting commercial and corporate transactions, gained in a law firm and/or in-house environment; or relevant paralegal certification with 8+ of experience

Demonstrated ability to operate as a senior individual contributor with minimal supervision, exercising sound judgment on risk, priorities, and execution

Strong experience independently drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, and managing a high volume and complex workload

Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, global, cross-functional environment while delivering high-quality, timely outcomes

Strong relationship-building skills with a practical, business-focused approach to problem solving and stakeholder support

Intellectual curiosity and commitment to staying informed on relevant laws, regulations, and industry guidance impacting commercial contracts and operations