Partnerize · Hybrid - Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom · posted 9/15/2026

Who We Are At Partnerize, we're on a mission to transform the way businesses grow. We've built the leading partnership automation platform that empowers brands to discover, engage, and convert their audiences at scale. From affiliate marketing to influencer collaborations, we help our clients build and manage profitable partnerships that drive real results. We're a team of passionate problem-solvers who are dedicated to helping our clients win in the ever-evolving world of digital marketing. Why Join Us We're looking for passionate, talented people who want to be part of a winning team. At Partnerize, you'll find a culture of collaboration, innovation, and respect. We're guided by our core values, and we're committed to creating an environment where everyone can do their best work. We also offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a flexible work environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally. If you're ready to grow your career and make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Overview We are seeking a pragmatic, solutions-focused Paralegal with experience in commercial agreements, contract management, and legal fundamentals to join the global Legal team of a fast-growing software company. In the first 90 days, the Paralegal will be expected to earn the trust of key stakeholders; take ownership as the primary Paralegal for the EMEA and JAPAC regions; gain familiarity with our software and the marketing technology space; become familiar with our standard agreements, policies, and other documents; and learn our contract approval process, pricing approval matrix, and Salesforce. This role will combine working remotely from home and, from time to time, in Partnerize’s Newcastle upon Tyne office. Please note that this is not a Training Contract role and may not suit those seeking a formal legal training pathway. What you will do: - Support Partnerize’s fast-paced global Sales, Key Accounts and Customer Success teams to help the company grow. This role will primarily support the EMEA and JAPAC regions while working closely with the U.S.-based Paralegal to support the U.S. business. - Partner with the current Paralegal to manage and take ownership of the end-to-end contract management process for all customer contracts. - Draft, review, redline, negotiate, and advise business leaders on commercial contracts, specifically Partnerize’s software and services agreements with customers, vendors, technology partners, consultants, and other service providers. - Maintain, organise, and manage a queue of contracts, practicing effective prioritisation and efficiency. - Ensure contracts align with company goals and standards. - Manage the contract approval process. - Oversee the contract management system, including maintaining a structured digital contract repository and setting up alerts and triggers. - Clearly explain terms and conditions to internal and external stakeholders and support training on standard contract documents, processes, and systems. - Report on contract analyses and metrics. - Identify and communicate areas of improvement. Required Skills and Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or a combination of experience and training that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities in contract management. We are open to hiring an experienced paralegal or a commercial solicitor for this role. - Substantial experience reviewing, analysing, redlining, editing, drafting, and negotiating contracts and agreements (e.g., MSAs, NDAs, SaaS agreements, IT agreements, vendor contracts, service agreements, marketing agreements, etc.). - Strong negotiation, drafting, and analytical problem-solving skills. - Knowledge of Salesforce or other web-based CRM and contract management software. - Demonstrated relationship-building and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people across all areas of the organisation. - Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines with high-quality output, and work independently while contributing to a cohesive Legal team. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills with senior management and sales teams. - Demonstrated persuasive and influencing capabilities. - Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work effectively both remotely and in person. Desired Skills and Qualifications - Experience in software licensing transactions. - Experience with marketing or advertising technology, software development, or other technical environments. - Experience independently leading projects and/or cross-functional initiatives. - Experience negotiating terms from a playbook. - Experience responding to RFIs and RFPs. - Familiarity with data privacy regulations, including GDPR and CCPA. UK Benefits & Perks - 25 days holiday in addition to bank holidays - Enhanced Parental Leave: 6 months full pay for birth parent, 4 weeks non-birth parent at full pay after one year employment - 5 extra 'Partnerize Parental Days' each year - Private Medical Insurance - Enhanced pension contributions - Cycle to Work scheme - Eye Care Vouchers - Life Assurance - Enhanced Wellness Program including access to EAP, Wellness Coaching & Wellness programs - Regular company events and activities Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We are committed to attracting, developing, and advancing our outstanding team members, regardless of race, ethnic identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, gender identity, physical abilities, or any other dimension of diversity. We strive to foster an environment where people can be their authentic selves, raise concerns and innovate, all without fear; where they are treated fairly and respectfully, have equal access to opportunities and resources and can contribute fully to the organization’s success. Every individual in our business is expected to live this commitment without exception. Privacy and data protection. The data collected as part of this application will be used for the recruitment process and any subsequent employment. You can find further information in Partnerize privacy policy here: https://partnerize.com/privacy-policy/ Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: To protect the interests of all parties, Partnerize will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate or an approved vendor that has a written and signed agreement in place with Partnerize. Please do not contact or forward resumes to our company employees or locations. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered Partnerize property. Partnerize is not responsible for any charges or fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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