About the role
Senior Corporate Paralegal Senior Corporate Paralegal About CData Software, Inc. 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. Senior Corporate Paralegal Job Summary 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. Location(s): North Carolina Research Triangle or East Coast (preferred) Eligibility : Applicants must be US-based and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or in the future. Key Duties &
Responsibilities:
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
