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

Founded in 1995, Zema Global Data Corporation empowers organizations to simplify complexity, reduce risk, and make faster, more confident decisions that drive measurable results. Over the past two years, Zema Global has accelerated its growth through strategic investment and acquisition to strengthen our global leadership. Together we’re helping our customers gain a Decisioning Advantage – one bold idea at a time. With a presence across global energy, commodity, and financial markets, Zema Global empowers customers to simplify complexity, reduce risk, and make faster, more confident decisions that drive measurable results.

At Zema Global, we Think Big, Make It Happen, and Win as One. We thrive on collaboration, creativity, and respect, united by a shared drive to innovate and deliver meaningful impact for our customers and communities. If you’re inspired by solving complex challenges and contributing to a culture that values purpose and performance, we invite you to join us.

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.