Jobs · Legal · California

International Transactions Paralegal

Robert Half · Irvine, CA · 2 wk ago
On-siteLegalTemporary

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, review, and help negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements such as supplier arrangements, confidentiality agreements, statements of work, technology contracts, marketing engagements, licensing deals, partnership terms, and master service agreements.
  • Partner with international business teams to spot legal and commercial risks, provide practical support on proposed initiatives, and help move transactions through to completion.
  • Oversee contract administration activities by coordinating execution, monitoring key dates, maintaining accurate records, and producing status updates and reports.
  • Manage and organize agreement data within contract management tools, including Cobblestone or comparable platforms, to support visibility and compliance.
  • Review international advertising and promotional materials and assist with trademark clearance efforts and other intellectual property matters tied to brand protection.
  • Conduct legal and business research related to global operations, commercial transactions, and regional initiatives to support informed decision-making.
  • Work closely with internal clients, external counsel, vendors, and affiliated brand contacts to gather information, resolve issues, and keep projects on schedule.
  • Support legal billing processes by assisting with invoice review, submission, and coordination through e-billing workflows.
  • Handle multiple concurrent projects independently while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness, and strong attention to deadlines.

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of paralegal experience, with a strong preference for background in corporate, commercial, or transactional legal work.
  • Demonstrated ability to draft and negotiate commercial contracts with minimal supervision.
  • Working knowledge of contract lifecycle or document management systems such as Cobblestone, SharePoint, or similar tools.
  • Familiarity with legal e-billing platforms, including tools like Legal Tracker, is preferred.
  • Strong analytical thinking, contract drafting ability, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage a substantial workload, shift between competing priorities, and meet tight turnaround times.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners.

Qualifications

  • A paralegal certificate, bachelor’s degree, or a combination of relevant education and experience is preferred.

Skills

  • Strong analytical thinking
  • Contract drafting ability
  • Organizational skills

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • Access to top jobs
  • Competitive compensation
  • Free online training
  • Company 401(k) plan

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