Senior Paralegal

We imagine the new. Inspire the next. And use the power of our creativity to help build up those around us.

At Allison, we provide a limitless environment where you can build, create, and grow. Our openly collaborative and highly supportive culture is free from bureaucracy and red tape. With over 1,000 innovators from diverse backgrounds, we break new ground for world-class clients across 50 global markets and dozens of industries. We believe in creating a space where everyone can freely express their opinions, share their ideas and dreams for the future, and be themselves.

We foster an inclusive culture that attracts builders from all backgrounds who can envision new solutions and create outcomes that move our clients' businesses forward, while helping everyone on the team learn and grow together. Our shared ideal of the builder's mindset is limitless and available to everyone, and we push the boundaries to create new and innovative solutions for our clients and ourselves.

We create lasting impact and relationships, and our culture fosters meaningful connections and friendships that last beyond the workplace. If you're ready to join a team that pushes you to be your best, supports you every step of the way, and celebrates your successes, welcome to Allison.

We are seeking a Senior Contracts Paralegal to support our in-house legal and operations teams, with a primary focus on contracts management and legal research. Based in Atlanta and reporting to the General Counsel, this role will also collaborate closely with our Global COO/CFO based in New York.

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, creative environment. You will play a key role in drafting and reviewing contracts, supporting legal operations, and ensuring efficient communication between cross-functional teams.

• Draft, review, and organize a variety of routine legal documents and contracts
• Create and maintain organized legal files and contract records
• Facilitate the meeting of attorney's deadlines by keeping organized schedules and providing timely reminders
• Conduct legal research
• Must have basic legal knowledge including knowledge of standard legal terms and must have sufficient experience with legal research and automated contracts support experience preferably with DocuSign or similar platform.
• Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, thorough knowledge and firsthand familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems) and spreadsheets
• Compiles, prepares, summarizes, and assists with relevant materials
• Aids operations team in managing contracts process from beginning to end
• Provides assistance and guidance to colleagues to work collectively as a team
• Reviews documents from beginning to end and shares proposed edits with operations team
• Develops and enters various case material into a computer database

• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certification or legal studies coursework preferred
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in a paralegal or contracts-focused role, preferably in an in-house legal department or corporate environment
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, contracts, and legal procedures
• Demonstrated experience managing contract workflows and document tracking systems
• Proficiency with legal tools and platforms such as DocuSign, Dropbox Sign, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience with contract management systems or databases a plus
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and time management skills with keen attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact confidently with cross-functional teams and senior leadership
• Comfortable handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid, fast-paced environment

• Hybrid work environment with home and office schedule (2+ days in office per week) and work from anywhere weeks
• Comprehensive health benefits (healthcare, vision, dental, pet, home, and auto insurance)
• Generous time off policies (unlimited paid time off, wellness days, national holidays, summer Fridays)
• Four-week sabbatical every five consecutive years of employment
• Exceptional parental leave benefits
• Global mentorship and networking programs
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• 401k savings and employee stock purchase plan
• Volunteer hours (20 hours annually) for designated non-profit partner and personal choice
• Globally driven inclusive initiatives (Employee Advocacy Groups, equity committee)
• Career growth opportunities, such as Allison University (multi-day customized trainings for each level)

Our mission is to create a positive and entrepreneurial environment where talented people thrive on creativity. We celebrate inclusivity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our employees. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind and are committed to building an agency where everyone is welcome, and every voice is heard. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

In addition to medical, dental and vision coverage, we offer a generous unlimited PTO plan, 401k program and comprehensive benefits plan. Additional perks and benefits include a month-long sabbatical, active employee advocacy groups, globally driven inclusivity initiatives, wellness days, summer Fridays and learning and development programs for our employees.

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