Contract Specialist/ Corporate Paralegal (Denver, CO,US)

Location: Denver, CO (please kindly note, we are not accepting candidates outside this region)
Company: Zema Global
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid (in-office 8 days per month)

About us

At Zema Global, we’re not just the global leader in enterprise data management - we’re a team driven by passion, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence. Our success is powered by the incredible people who make up our diverse workforce. Every day, we work together to deliver outstanding results, putting customer service and performance at the heart of everything we do. With backgrounds as unique as our ideas, we foster a culture where creativity, collaboration, and mutual respect are the foundation. Here, we don’t just work together - we thrive together. Our shared values unite us, allowing us to confidently say, “We are Zema Global”.

JOIN A LEADING GLOBAL GROUP DRIVEN BY AMBITIOUS PEOPLE WHERE INNOVATION, GROWTH AND EXCELLENCE CONTINUE TO SHAPE OUR FUTURE 🌍

CEO Message: An Exciting New Chapter at Zema Global

About the Role

Zema Global, a leader in energy and data services, is seeking a Contract Specialist to join our US team. You’ll be a critical part of our legal and operations functions, managing the full contract lifecycle and ensuring that agreements across the business are compliant, organized and strategically sound. This role offers exposure to both US and international business operations, giving you the chance to make an immediate impact across departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Management: Draft, review, negotiate and manage customer agreements, vendor contracts, and employee agreements.
• Compliance & Risk Mitigation: Ensure contracts meet legal and company standards. Partner with HR, Sales, Finance and Legal teams to identify and address risks.
• Process Improvement: Implement and maintain a streamlined contract management process, including document organization, version control, and centralized storage.
• International & Government: Handle international contracts and support state and government registrations, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with various departments to keep contracts current and aligned with company policies and risk frameworks.

Requirements

Must-Have
• This is an in-house role.
• Experience: 5–8 years in a contract-focused role, including international contracts.
• Scope: Full contract lifecycle, customer, vendor, and employee agreements, plus international work and government/state filings. Contract management or senior paralegal experience (not just legal admin).
• Contract Expertise: Skilled in reviewing and redlining agreements.
• Collaboration: Evidence of cross-functional collaboration with HR, Legal, Sales and Finance teams.
• Organizational Skills: Proven ability to design and implement contract management processes.
• Environment: High-growth SaaS/data services company – doubling headcount and building out the legal function.

Nice-to-Have / Bonus Indicators
• Paralegal certification or law degree.
• Industry experience in ENERGY, ATA SERVICES, SaaS, tech, IT services, Financial services or consultancy.
• Experience building or implementing a contract management system or process.

Why Zema Global?

• Be part of a rapidly growing company revolutionizing energy analytics, shaping how data drives decision-making across the energy and commodities markets.
• Work with cutting-edge technology alongside a team of industry experts who are redefining market intelligence.
• Significant opportunity to make a measurable impact on product strategy, revenue growth and customer success, with clear paths for career advancement.
• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
  
• Join a company culture that values innovation, collaboration and customer-centric thinking, giving you the autonomy to drive meaningful change.

How to Apply?
If you're excited about this opportunity, send us your application highlighting your qualifications and experience relevant to the role and we'll get back to you as soon as possible (we only accept CVs in English).

We appreciate all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further consideration. Thank you for your interest. And strictly no agency calls or agency CV submissions.

We’re looking forward to seeing how you can make an impact with us!

*** No visa sponsorship is available for this position ***

Equality and Diversity: Zema Global is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate based on race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status.