Paralegal
About Us
Riskified is the AI platform powering the eCommerce revolution. We use cutting-edge technology, machine-learning algorithms, and behavioral analytics to identify legitimate customers and keep them moving toward checkout. Merchants use Riskified to increase revenue, prevent fraud, and eliminate customer friction. Riskified has reviewed hundreds of millions of transactions and approved billions of dollars of revenue for merchants across virtually all industries, including a number of Fortune 500 companies.
About the Role
Reporting to Riskfied’s Managing Counsel, the Paralegal is responsible for overseeing and administering a broad spectrum of specialized legal and compliance administrative responsibilities. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with others in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
What You'll Be Doing
- Responsible for providing day-to-day paralegal support to Riskified’s 4-person legal team, located in New York and Tel Aviv
- Ensure all records, documents, and department work are effectively organized
- Participate in, coordinate and/or manage legal projects
- Assist with global corporate governance matters, such as compliance, insurance requirements, regulatory filings, investor communications and board and shareholder actions
- Identify and implement improvements to current operations and workflows
- Mark up NDAs, Vendor Agreements and Customer Contracts using our playbook
- Perform research as needed
- Respond to general organizational questions from the sales/operations team
- Develop and maintain resources, memos, department playbooks, compliance guides, etc
- Manage awareness materials to help improve access to and awareness of regulatory requirements
Qualifications
- 3-5 years working as a legal assistant or paralegal or in compliance (in-house is an advantage)
- BA degree required
- Paralegal or comparable certification preferred, but not required
- Experience with legal technology such as contract management and cap table solutions a plus
- Experience with Salesforce a plus
- Strong computer skills, preferably with G-Suite and Microsoft Word
- Excellent organizational, writing and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively and meet deadlines, including the ability to effectively prioritize among multiple projects
- Solid judgement and analytical skills
- Familiarity with corporate law, legal procedures and protocols
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Life at Riskified
We are a fast-growing and dynamic startup with 350 team members between our offices in Tel Aviv and New York City. We value collaboration and innovative thinking. We’re looking for bright, driven, and passionate people to grow with us.
Some NYC Benefits & Perks:
- Fully-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance from your first day
- Stock options for all employees, 401(k) + matching, commuter benefits
- Catered lunch, team events, healthy snacks, yoga, pilates, soccer league, and more
In The News
Fortune Magazine: 25 Best Workplaces in New York
Great Place to Work: Riskified
Crain's: Best Places to Work in New York City
BuiltInNYC: How Riskified Has Carried its Brand Across Continents
TechCrunch: Riskified Prevents Fraud on Your Favorite eCommerce Site
Riskified is deeply committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all individuals. We make all employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.