Senior Paralegal
Location
Charlotte, NC
Work format
in-office
Experience level
10 years
About Finzly:
Finzly is headquartered in Charlotte, NC, and was founded in 2012 by financial engineers whose mission is to create a modern, real-time, and responsive platform for bankers who need to break free from core limitations. Our initial success and wider adoption arrived after the introduction of our foreign exchange, trade finance, lending, digital banking, and branch banking solutions. Finzly is on a mission to free banks from their core banking systems and core-vendor limitations, by creating an Appstore ecosystem that empowers banks to launch new products and services instantly and easily. Finzly enables financial institutions to make smarter technology decisions while getting to market at fintech speed.
Recently, Finzly has won:
The “Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” 3 years in a row (2022, 2023 & 2024)
The “Great Employers to Work for in NC” in 2024
The “Best Parallel Core Technology” award at the NACHA Smarter Faster Payments Conference in 2023.
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Paralegal to join our legal team. This role will support the legal department in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of corporate and commercial agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, SaaS agreements, SOWs, and new legal frameworks for emerging technologies such as AI. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate legal operations, particularly within the SaaS industry, and be comfortable negotiating legal terms with client banks to align with Finzly’s business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of legal documents, including:
NDAs, MSAs, SaaS Agreements, SOWs, and amendments
Terms & Conditions for new product offerings (e.g., AI-related services)
Support the legal team in corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Sales, Product, InfoSec, Finance) to align legal terms with business goals
Lead or support negotiations with client banks and third parties, advocating for Finzly’s preferred positions
Maintain and organize legal templates, contract databases, and version control
Conduct legal research and provide summaries or recommendations as needed
Assist in due diligence and corporate transactions as required
Qualifications:
Minimum 10 years of experience in corporate legal work, with at least 5 years in a SaaS or technology company
Strong understanding of B2B SaaS business models, licensing, and data privacy considerations
Proven experience negotiating commercial contracts with financial institutions or regulated entities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
Bachelor’s degree required; Paralegal certification or legal studies degree preferred
Preferred Skills:
Familiarity with financial services regulations and InfoSec requirements
Experience supporting legal operations or contract lifecycle management tools
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment
What We Offer:
Full Benefits Package - medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA options!
Healthcare FSA and Dependent Care FSA
Company-paid Life Insurance
Company-paid Long-Term Disability
Paid Holidays and generous Paid Time Off
Stock Options
Retirement Savings Plan
Short Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
Wellness Programs, including Employee Assistance Program
Annual Cash Bonus and more!
Apply:
Interested candidates can send their resume to Finzly at careers@finzly.com