Paralegal

Want to be a bswifter?

At bswift we’ve been transforming benefits administration since 1996, making it simpler, smarter, and more human. Our state-of-the-art, cloud-based technology and services empower employees to understand, manage, and love their benefits. From downtown Chicago, and remotely across the country, we serve thousands of companies and millions of people nationwide, reducing administrative burdens and freeing HR teams to focus on creating thriving, people-first workplaces.

We’re looking for motivated and goal-driven individuals who share our passion for delivering excellence and creating solutions that make a difference. The reward is a fun, flexible and creative environment with ample opportunity for professional and personal growth. If you love the bswift values of pursue excellence, embrace accountability, deliver superior service, and be a great place to work, we want to hear from you!

ABOUT US:

bswift is a leading benefits administration company that specializes in providing tailored solutions for our clients. Our mission is to simplify the complex world of employee benefits and deliver exceptional service to our clients. We are looking for a talented and experienced individual to join our team as the Corporate Paralegal.

WHAT YOU’LL DO (Job Summary)

Join bswift’s Legal Department as a Corporate Paralegal and play a hands-on role in shaping how we work. You’ll have real impact—streamlining operations, driving efficiency across our legal tech stack, and partnering with teams across the company from sales to engineering. Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer, you’ll gain broad exposure to corporate legal work at a fast-growing benefits administration technology company.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR (Essential Functions)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Legal Department Management / Operational

• Maintain and organize the centralized filing system and legal files in SharePoint and other databases
• Collect operational metrics and generate reports across the legal tech stack (GCAI, Ironclad, Salesforce, SharePoint)
• Assist in litigation management and coordinate with outside counsel as needed
• Maintain master IP (trademark and patent) files and coordinate with outside counsel on upcoming filings
• Conduct contract portfolio and basic legal research
• Support the Legal team with daily activities and administrative tasks
• Create and execute project plans for large-scope departmental requests
• Own legal administration of DocuSign, GCAI, Ironclad, Contracting SharePoint, including user access and permissions
• Own and track changes, updates, and upgrades to the Legal Cases Queue in Salesforce
• Cross-train to monitor and manage the Legal Cases Queue, assigning matters internally
• Assist in gathering evidence and reporting for SOC 1, SOC 2, and HITRUST audits
• Troubleshoot legal tech stack issues for stakeholders
• Coordinate legal tech stack training and develop supporting materials
• Co-own the Legal Operations Teams Channel with the Commercial Contracts Team

Contracts / Commercial

• Review redlines of standard contracts and determine when attorney review is required
• Assist in the vendor and client contracting process, including redlining basic agreements (e.g., NDAs)
• Ensure signed agreements are uploaded and organized in CLM and SharePoint
• Assist with formatting documents to maintain consistent bswift style
• Maintain, update, and configure workflows in Ironclad
• Perform large-scale contract review and analysis as needed
• Manage subcontractor update and consent processes with clients

Corporate Governance / Risk Management

• Maintain and update corporate entity books and records
• Draft corporate governance documents such as resolutions, consents, minutes, and correspondence
• Assist with Board of Directors matters
• Support formation and dissolution of U.S. and India legal entities with outside counsel
• Manage the CSC relationship and ensure state corporate filings are current
• Create and maintain corporate virtual data rooms, insider lists, and support M&A activities
• Maintain and update Litigation Dispute tracker, notes, and SharePoint folders
• Issue, track, and follow up on Litigation Holds

Other Duties as Assigned

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Required Education and Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience in a corporate legal department, preferably in technology or benefits administration
• Excellent organizational skills
• Highly proficient with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• Experience with Salesforce and contract lifecycle management tools
• Experience using AI interfaces (preferred)
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, positive attitude

NICE TO HAVE (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Experience with GCAI, Ironclad, and DocuSign administration
• Experience supporting audits (SOC 1, SOC 2, HITRUST)
• Prior experience working with IP portfolios or supporting M&A activities

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Why Join bswift?

At bswift, we empower our employees to make a meaningful impact, innovate, and grow. Joining our team means stepping into a collaborative and dynamic environment that values creativity, initiative, and a passion for client success. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and values each team member’s unique contributions.

Benefits of Working at bswift:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Access to health, dental, and vision plans to support your wellness and that of your family.
• Competitive Compensation: A compensation package that recognizes your skills, experience, and contributions, including performance-based incentives for most roles.
• Remote first, Office friendly environment! No time to commute? No problem!
• Retirement Savings Plans: Options to help you plan for a secure financial future with employer-sponsored retirement savings programs.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth, including training and access to resources to support your career progression.
• Supportive Culture: A work environment that encourages collaboration, open communication, and creative problem-solving, where your voice and ideas are valued.
• Employee Wellbeing Initiatives: Programs focused on mental health, financial planning, and wellness resources to help you thrive inside and outside of work.

Make an Impact: At bswift, your work directly contributes to transforming how organizations approach benefits administration and client engagement. Join us to be part of an organization that is making a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients and their employees.

Specific benefit offerings vary by position and may be subject to change.

Standard working hours are 8am-5pm Central Time, unless otherwise stated in the Job Description.

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position is $90,000-$105,000, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. If you are hired at bswift, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future & continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package!

At bswift, our mission is clear: Become the preeminent benefits administrator through exceptional people, innovative technology, and delighted customers. And our values are at the heart of everything we do to accomplish that mission. We Pursue Excellence, Embrace Accountability, Deliver Superior Service, and strive to Be A Great Place To Work. We take pride in having an engaged, collaborative team that goes the extra mile to get the job done right.

bswift has been regularly named one of Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®, as well as one of the Nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® year after year. We offer a fun, flexible, and creative environment where you can grow both professionally and personally.

If you have what it takes to join our award-winning culture, we’d love to hear from you!