Senior Corporate Paralegal

CData is the data layer between AI and ROI—delivering the connectivity, context, and control that make enterprise AI more accurate. One platform for live access and data replication across 350+ sources, semantic intelligence that ensures context-aware responses, and built-in governance for every AI-to-data interaction. Powering AI and analytics workloads for Anthropic, Databricks, Microsoft, Google, Palantir, and more than 10,000 customers worldwide.

Behind that impact is a global team of passionate problem-solvers, engineers, and innovators who are redefining what’s possible in data connectivity.

Headquartered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, CData has over 500 team members, with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. We take pride not just in what we build, but in how we build it: together, with curiosity, creativity, and a shared drive to push boundaries.

CData Software, Inc. is seeking a Senior Corporate Paralegal / Legal Operations Specialist to be a key partner to the General Counsel and broader Corporate Operations team. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for a seasoned professional who can operate independently across contract management, corporate governance, equity administration, and data privacy, while also building and improving the systems and processes that let a lean legal team punch above its weight. The role spans both paralegal execution and legal operations leadership, and the successful candidate will be comfortable in both modes.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Contract Management & Legal Operations (~70%)

• Review, draft, and negotiate NDAs, SaaS/technology, marketing, and vendor agreements; serve as first-line contract review for standard and moderately complex agreements
• Develop and maintain a library of contract templates and playbooks, including standard positions, fallback language, and escalation criteria for each agreement type
• Implement, maintain, and continuously optimize the contract management system (CLM); serve as the internal subject-matter expert and primary administrator for the platform
• Track non-standard provisions and deviations from standard positions; generate regular reports for leadership
• Support sales and business development (strategic partner) teams with high-volume contract review and execution; manage turnaround expectations and escalation triage during peak periods
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline contract workflows; collaborate with Sales, Finance, HR, and Operations to drive adoption of automated tools and self-service resources
• Manage outside counsel relationships for discrete matters; review and approve outside counsel invoices for accuracy and budget alignment
• Provide targeted administrative support to the General Counsel as needed; support special projects as assigned

Corporate Governance & Equity (~15%)

• Support corporate governance matters, including board and stockholder consents, written actions, and maintenance of corporate records books
• Administer equity matters in Carta: 409A coordination, cap table maintenance, annual equity reporting, and vesting schedule tracking; coordinate with HR and Finance
• Manage domestic and foreign entity registrations; oversee external registered agent services, monitor compliance deadlines, and ensure all subsidiary filings are current

Data Privacy & Compliance (~15%)

• Support the company's data privacy compliance program across applicable frameworks including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and emerging state privacy laws
• Assist with data subject access requests (DSARs), privacy impact assessments, and data processing agreements (DPAs)
• Monitor regulatory developments and flag material changes

• BS/BA required
• Minimum of eight years of experience as a Paralegal or in Legal Operations or Contract Administration; paralegal certification (CP or ACP) a plus
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating global sales and procurement agreements in-house, preferably at a privately-held SaaS or technology company in a fast-paced, sales-driven environment
• Excellent contract drafting skills, including the ability to draft and redline original language across a range of agreement types without attorney markup for standard provisions
• Hands-on experience implementing, managing, and optimizing a contract management system (CLM); familiarity with platforms such as Ironclad, Conga, DocuSign CLM, or similar required
• Comfort with AI-assisted legal tools and a genuine interest in adopting legal technology to improve team efficiency and scalability
• Experience administering equity in Carta or a comparable equity management platform; ability to process grants, manage cap table entries, and coordinate with Finance and HR
• Experience supporting corporate governance, including board documentation, entity management, and registered agent coordination
• Familiarity with data privacy frameworks (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA) and practical experience responding to DSARs or supporting a privacy compliance function
• Familiarity with data security frameworks such as SOC-2, ISO 27001, and with compliance obligations for handling ePHI under HIPAA
• Strong project management skills; ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams, set priorities, and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to advise business clients clearly and concisely, appropriately escalate issues, and work effectively across functional areas
• Experience working with international consultants, co-workers, customers, and outside counsel
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Salesforce, DocuSign, and Carta; experience with at least one enterprise CLM platform required
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, recordkeeping, and record retention skills; exceptional attention to detail
• Exemplary personal and professional integrity and business ethics
• Practical, business-minded, self-starter who operates independently and collaborates well across teams; sound judgment, positive attitude, and unwavering focus on responsiveness and service quality

• As part of our comprehensive benefits offerings, we provide Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with company-paid insurance premiums 
• Health Saving Account offering with company contribution to help mitigate increasing health costs  
• Flexible Savings Account and Dependent Care FSA  
• Generous 20-day PTO and 11 paid holidays  
• 401k with 100% company match up to 6% of contribution 
• A remote-friendly, high-trust culture that empowers collaboration, celebrates curiosity, and encourages innovation 
• Work closely with your manager to define professional development and learning opportunities that match your career goals