Senior Paralegal

About Oath Oath is a leading microbial sciences company that utilizes natural soil biology to offer innovative solutions to some of the most critical challenges facing our planet - the climate crisis and the shift to sustainable agriculture. We imagine a world where these crises are not just alleviated, but reversed, replenishing Earth's microbiomes. Our solution has moved beyond the lab and into real-world deployment, focused on improving farmer livelihoods with teams in Rwanda, Europe, the United States, and expanding. When you join Oath, you become part of a collaborative network that prioritizes high quality scientific work. You will be working alongside trained scientists, talented commercial teams, and a broad network of partners—an ecosystem designed to help you do your best work and grow your capabilities. Position Summary Oath, Inc. is seeking an experienced, contracts-focused Senior Paralegal to partner with our General Counsel in managing day-to-day contract drafting, redlining, and document administration. This role is perfect for a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and requires high autonomy: knowing how to keep deals moving independently while escalating only critical legal risks. You will play a pivotal role in helping our business scale quickly and confidently. Key Responsibilities Conduct first-pass redlines on incoming contracts and agreements Manage contract administration, including tracking, filing, and organizing executed agreements Support general legal document administration and recordkeeping Maintain and update contract templates and playbooks as needed Track key contract dates, obligations, and renewals Flag substantive legal issues or risks to the General Counsel in a timely manner Manage day-to-day legal department workflows with minimal oversight Liaise with internal stakeholders (business, finance, sales) to keep contracts moving efficiently Assist with ad hoc legal projects as they arise Qualifications Required Significant experience as a contracts-focused paralegal (transactional, not litigation) Demonstrated ability to draft and redline commercial contracts independently Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment Sound judgment in distinguishing substantive legal issues from routine matters Preferred Prior in-house experience, ideally at a startup Experience building or maintaining contract templates/playbooks Familiarity with Google Suite, Excel, Slack, and similar tools is a plus Job Type: Full-time, non-exempt position in the United States. At this time, Oath, Inc. is not able to provide visa sponsorship or work authorization support. Location: Remote with some travel to in person meetings out of our office in the Presidio in San Francisco Compensation: $145,000 - $180,000