Senior Paralegal/Senior Contracts Specialist

D-Wave (NYSE: QBTS), D-Wave is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. We are the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the only company building both annealing and gate-model quantum computers. Our mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum, today. Our quantum computers — the world’s largest — feature QPUs with sub-second response times and can be deployed on-premises or accessed through our quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations trust D-Wave with their toughest computational challenges. With over 200 million problems submitted to our quantum systems to date, our customers apply our technology to address use cases spanning optimization, artificial intelligence, research and more. Learn more about realizing the value of quantum computing today and how we’re shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow: www.dwavequantum.com.

You can read more about our company and our innovations in the pages of The Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, Fast Company, MIT Technology Review, Forbes, Inc. Magazine, Wired and across many whitepapers. 

At D-Wave, we’re helping customers realize the value of quantum computing today and are shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow.

About the role

D-Wave is seeking a Senior Paralegal or Senior Contract Specialist with broad-based corporate and commercial legal experience to join our Legal department. This role supports global commercial contracting and legal operations and reports to the Manager, Commercial Counsel. You will operate with a high degree of independence, judgment, and ownership, serving as a trusted partner to internal business teams. This role is fully remote; candidates must be located in Canada or the United States. 

What you'll do

• Provide senior-level commercial contracting and operational support to the Legal team; proactively partner with cross-functional stakeholders to meet business needs 

• Independently draft, review, negotiate, and finalize commercial agreements using approved templates (e.g., NDAs, SaaS, consulting, vendor and supplier agreements) 

• Review and negotiate third-party terms, identify legal and business risk areas, and propose practical, business-aligned solutions and fallback positions 

• Support execution of complex commercial transactions (e.g. collaboration, technology, consulting, and financing-related agreements), including managing workflows, coordinating internal and external stakeholders, and driving agreements through signature 

• Prepare and maintain documentation for corporate entity management and other general corporate matters 

• Manage and continuously improve contracting tools, processes, and controls, including contract lifecycle management systems and deadline tracking 

• Serve as a primary point of contact for routine commercial contracting inquiries; exercise judgement on when to escalate matters to Legal Counsel as appropriate 

• Identify, recommend and help implement opportunities to standardize, scale, and improve contracting templates, playbooks and processes in a growing global environment 

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in legal studies, business, or a related field with 6+ years of experience as a paralegal or contract specialist supporting commercial and corporate transactions, gained in a law firm and/or in-house environment; or relevant paralegal certification with 8+ of experience 

• Demonstrated ability to operate as a senior individual contributor with minimal supervision, exercising sound judgment on risk, priorities, and execution  

• Strong experience independently drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, and managing a high volume and complex workload 

• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, global, cross-functional environment while delivering high-quality, timely outcomes  

• Strong relationship-building skills with a practical, business-focused approach to problem solving and stakeholder support  

• Intellectual curiosity and commitment to staying informed on relevant laws, regulations, and industry guidance impacting commercial contracts and operations 

A D-Waver's DNA

• We look at the future and say “why not”; we see possibilities where others see problems or routines. We show the way ahead and are committed to achieving ambitious goals.
• We practice straight talk and listen generously to each other with empathy. We value different opinions and points of views. We ensure that we connect outside as well as inside to learn from others and inspire each other.
• We hold ourselves accountable for delivering results. We make decisions & take responsibility so that we can act & support each other.
• As leaders we motivate & engage our teams to undertake beyond what they originally thought possible, by developing our teams & creating the conditions for people to grow and empower themselves through enabling & coaching.

Our Compensation Philosophy is Simple but Powerful:

We believe providing D-Wavers with company ownership, competitive pay, and a range of meaningful benefits is the start of creating a culture where people want to give the best they’ve got — not because they’re simply making money, but because they’ve fallen in love with our vision, mission, values, and team. 

During the interview process, your Recruiter will review our total rewards (base, equity, bonus, perks, benefit, culture) . The final offer is determined by your proficiencies within this level.   

Inclusion: 

We celebrate diverse perspectives to drive innovation in our pursuit. Our employees range from distinguished domain experts with decades of experience in their respective fields, to bright and motivated graduates eager to make their mark. Our diverse and innovative team will make you feel appreciated, supported and empower your career growth at D-Wave.

The Fine Print: 

No 3rd party candidates will be accepted

It is D-Wave Systems Inc. policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, local law.