Paralegal, Finance
United States
Operations – Finance & Accounting /
Temporary /
Remote
Instrument is a digitally native design and technology company built to help brands unlock their full potential. Since 2005, our 300+ team of makers, thinkers, and storytellers has partnered with leading brands like Google, Nike, Uber, ŌURA, and Eventbrite to craft digital experiences that create impact and drive results.
Unlike traditional agencies, we don’t just design—we build. Our work lives at the intersection of taste and technology, powered by curiosity, thoughtful curation, and a commitment to delivering the most fitting solution for every brief. We bring this to life across three core offerings: Brand, Marketing, and Product.
As a member of our freelance network, you’ll collaborate with our teams to bring bold ideas to life—whether launching new brands, building digital products, or shaping experiences that move people. We welcome collaborators from all backgrounds and experiences who share our curiosity, creativity, and care for craft.
We believe great work comes from diverse perspectives and shared purpose. If you’re passionate about learning, experimenting, and making work that matters, we’d love to hear from you.
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Contract Paralegal to support our Agency on a part-time basis (approximately 20 hours per week). This is a temporary employee position with the potential to transition into a permanent role, while remaining part-time. This role reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and will work closely with both our internal network attorney and our broader internal teams to ensure the timely review, coordination, and execution of legal documents. Your work will help safeguard the company by identifying legal risks, streamlining contract processes, and establishing a comprehensive and accessible database of key client agreements.
What You'll Do
- Contract Review & Summary: Review and summarize redlines to MSAs, NDAs, SOWs, Data privacy, IT related, and other client-related agreements; flag key issues, inconsistencies, and risks.
- Contract Analysis: Analyze contract language to identify legal risks, obligations, and deviations from standard terms.
- Database Creation & Maintenance: Build and maintain a structured contract database (ideally in Airtable or similar tools) that captures key clauses, negotiated exceptions, and client-specific nuances.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the Corporate office, network attorney and internal teams (Finance, Account Management, Production) to ensure alignment on contract terms and requirements.
- Compliance Monitoring: Track key dates and obligations to ensure ongoing compliance with executed agreements; raise issues proactively.
- Legal Research: Support contract review activities and ad hoc questions from within the agency with research into relevant legal standards and best practices.
- Document Management: Maintain well-organized records of executed contracts, correspondence, and related documentation.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in a paralegal or legal assistant role, preferably with a focus on contract law
- Strong understanding of contract law and legal terminology
- Experience reviewing commercial agreements, including MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, and DPAs
- Proficiency with document and contract management tools (e.g., Airtable, DocuSign, Dropbox, or other CMS)Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate legalese into business language
- Self-starter with excellent time management skills and ability to work independently
- Experience working in a creative agency, media, or technology environment is a plus
Pay Range
- The expected pay range for this position is $40-50/hr
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
