Job Description
Job Title: Paralegal, Legal Operations
Job Level: IC3
Location: Remote, within approved U.S. states (see below)
Awesome is the parent company behind SmugMug, Flickr, and Awesome Events, and this is the first dedicated paralegal role on the team. You’ll work directly with the Legal Team across three distinct brands, managing contracts, supporting IP and compliance efforts, coordinating with outside counsel, and helping build the operational systems that keep a lean legal department running efficiently.
The work is varied: you might be processing a vendor agreement for SmugMug in the morning, coordinating a trademark renewal for Flickr in the afternoon, and routing a sponsorship contract for Awesome Events before the end of day. The team is small enough that your contributions are visible immediately, and you’ll have room to grow into the legal ops side of the role by helping select and implement a CLM platform and shaping how legal intake and workflows function across the company.
Compensation: Awesome is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $87,000-$125,100. This position is fully remote, and, as such, compensation will ultimately be in line with the location where the position is filled. Various factors, such as defined competency leveling and geographic location, will determine the final compensation for this role.
Benefits: Health, dental, vision insurance with 100% premium coverage for you and dependents • Health Savings Account contributions covering 90%+ of annual deductible • 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting • Professional development and learning opportunities • Remote work support (internet, fitness, coworking space reimbursements) • Company-sponsored therapy and coaching sessions
Your Opportunity:
The Paralegal, Legal Operations role supports Awesome’s Legal Department across its portfolio of brands, including SmugMug, Flickr, and Awesome Events (MODE). Contract Management & Legal Operations
- Manage contract intake, routing, execution, and filing across SmugMug, Flickr, and Awesome Events (MODE Festival)MODE Festival
- Process routine agreements using pre-approved templates; flag deviations and escalate as needed; help streamline processes
- Research and help onboard a contract lifecycle management (CLM) system, including data migration and data mapping
- Track and coordinate legal projects, timelines, and cross-functional follow-ups
- Manage outside counsel billing and legal vendor administration
Intellectual Property & Compliance Support
- Help maintain the company’s trademark portfolio, including renewal tracking and coordination with outside IP counsel
- Support DMCA/copyright processes in partnership with the Trust & Safety team
- Monitor regulatory developments in privacy, content moderation, consumer protection, and digital services
- Assist with compliance projects, privacy initiatives, policy updates, and event-specific regulatory needs
Cross-Functional Partnership
- Serve as a primary Legal point of contact for cross-functional partners on standard matters and general legal questions
- Maintain organized legal files, policies, and governance documentation
- Partner with teams across the business to help operationalize legal and regulatory requirements
- Support the legal team’s use of Asana for intake workflows and project tracking
You Have:
- Paralegal experience and/or paralegal certification with a focus on contracts and legal operations — you own the work and run with minimal supervision
- Strong organizational instincts — you manage competing priorities, anticipate problems, and keep complex workloads on track
- Clear, confident communicator with cross-functional partners outside of Legal
- A process improvement mindset — you develop better approaches, not just execute existing ones
Beyond the skills:
- This role reports to: Smrithi Mohan - General Counsel, Awes.me
- The systems we use include: Google Suite, Slack, Asana, DocuSign, Vendr, Zendesk
What We Offer You:
**Comprehensive Benefits**
- Health, dental, vision insurance - 100% premium coverage for employee and dependents
- HSA contributions covering 90%+ of annual deductible
- 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
- An experimental 4-day work week
- Unlimited PTO (and we mean it!)
- Learning & development opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Remote work stipends (internet, fitness, coworking space)
- Company-sponsored therapy and coaching sessions
- Flexible spending accounts available
- Company-sponsored phone plan
- A fully remote work environment (+ a coworking space reimbursement if you prefer)
***Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis up until 5/15/26***
A Little About Us:
Our purpose is simple: building a better world through the power of photography. For over two decades, we have led the photography industry and thrived as a private, mission-focused, values-led company. We are a Certified Evergreen brand. We are also a Certified Great Place to Work, Climate Neutral Certified, and members of the Conservation Alliance.
We’re building iconic brands that connect people through photography and unleash the value of the stories they tell. We make products that thrill photographers of all types, crafting experiences that empower them to preserve their precious memories, share their art, and run their businesses.
A career at Awesome is much more than a job. Our people come first, and we invest in their growth and prioritize their well-being. Your work will contribute to our mission while leaving a positive, lasting impact on our community and our world.
Our expanding family of brands includes SmugMug and Flickr.
Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Location: This is a remote position, and candidates must be physically located in one of the following states: California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington.
All employees must perform work duties from a Company-approved location. Any change to your remote work location, whether temporary or permanent, requires prior approval from your manager and the People Team.
EEOC Statement:
Awesome seeks to thrill customers around the world, and building a diverse team is essential to our success. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We encourage diverse candidates to apply and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace for all. We’re committed to providing equal opportunities and cultivating an inclusive culture. We believe that embracing diversity is integral to innovation and progress.
ADA Requirements:
At Awesome, we strive to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities to facilitate their participation in the recruitment, selection, and assessment processes. Should you require an accommodation, please contact our People Operations Team by email at [email protected], and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
AI Use Restrictions:
While we may encourage people to use AI systems during their role to help them work faster and more effectively, please do not use AI assistants during the application and during the interview processes. We want to understand your personal interest in Awesome without mediation through an AI system, and we also want to evaluate your non-AI-assisted skills.*
*This requirement does not apply to those who require the use of AI for necessary accommodations.
