Contract Administrator

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Who we are:

Welcoming, collaborative and having the opportunity to make an impact - is how our employees describe working here.  Galileo is a financial technology company that provides innovative and revolutionary software products and services that power some of the world's largest Fintechs. We are the only payments innovator that applies tech and engineering capabilities to empower Fintechs and financial institutions to unleash their full creativity to achieve their most inspired goals. Galileo leads its industry with superior fraud detection, security, decision-making analytics and regulatory compliance functionality combined with customized, responsive and flexible programs to accelerate the success of all payments companies and solve tomorrow's payments challenges today. We hire energetic and creative employees while providing them the opportunity to excel in their careers and make a difference for our clients. Learn more about us and why we work here at https://www.galileo-ft.com/working-at-galileo.

The role:

Galileo is seeking a full-time Contract Administrator to join its growing legal team. This role will play a key part in supporting the company's commercial contracting function, with a primary focus on reviewing and drafting NDAs, vendor agreements, and contract amendments, as well as managing due diligence requests and assisting with broader legal operations. The Contract Administrator will also support contract lifecycle management, help drive process improvements, and coordinate with cross-functional teams such as privacy, information security, and finance. We're looking for a motivated, detail-oriented, and collaborative professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is eager to grow, and takes pride in delivering high-quality, timely work.

What you’ll do: 

• Coordinate with other departments, such as privacy, information security, and finance to obtain due diligence documents; ensure delivery of important documents and notices
• Review and prepare legal drafts
• Perform administrative legal responsibilities
• Create and update process documents and SOPs
• Organize and facilitate meetings as necessary (e.g., creating agendas, taking notes and action items, drafting correspondence, and following up to see action items through to completion)
• Handle confidential/sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism at all times
• Work closely with Galileo’s attorneys on Galileo-related meetings, initiatives, and projects

What you’ll need: 

• 4–6 years of experience handling commercial legal and business matters in a contracts administrator, paralegal, or similar role—preferably within an in-house legal department.
• Accountability – You take full ownership of your responsibilities and deliver results through to completion. You hold yourself accountable for follow-through and outcomes.
• Trustworthiness – You consistently demonstrate reliability to your colleagues and stakeholders. You do what you say you’re going to do, and others can depend on you.
• Effective Communication – You communicate clearly, concisely, and consistently in all directions—upward, across teams, and externally—ensuring alignment and transparency; including the ability to draft, edit, and proofread legal and business documents with precision.
• High-Quality, Timely Work Product – Your work is accurate, well-organized, and delivered on time. You proactively communicate when tasks are completed and follow up to ensure closure.
• Growth Mindset – You are eager to learn, open to feedback, and willing to stretch beyond your comfort zone. You seek opportunities to develop professionally and take initiative to expand your knowledge and skills.
• Superior attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all aspects of work, from document preparation to tracking deadlines.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a practical and proactive approach to issue resolution.
• Proven ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and remain calm and productive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Office, Google Workspace (G-Suite), Airtable, Venminder, IronClad, and Confluence.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and professional demeanor when working across legal, business, and operational teams.
• Track record of successfully coordinating and driving legal projects to completion with minimal supervision.

Nice to have:

• Experience working for a financial services or fintech company.
• Working knowledge of legal requirements and best practices related to contracts and commercial transactions.
• Experience creating and editing PowerPoint presentations, including formatting, layout, and messaging for legal or business audiences.
• Proficiency with Legal Tracker and LexisNexis

Why you’ll love working here: 

• Competitive salary packages and bonuses
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits
• Generous vacation and holidays
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees
• 401(k) and education on retirement planning
• Tuition reimbursement on approved programs
• Monthly contribution up to $200 to help you pay off your student loans
• Great health & well-being benefits including: telehealth parental support, subsidized gym program

Galileo Financial Technologies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and conditions related to breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), physical or medical disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military and/or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state or federal law.

The Company hires the best qualified candidate for the job, without regard to protected characteristics.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

New York applicants: Notice of Employee Rights

Galileo is committed to embracing diversity. As part of this commitment, Galileo offers reasonable accommodations to candidates with physical or mental disabilities. If you need accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email accommodations@sofi.com.

Due to insurance coverage issues, we are unable to accommodate remote work from Hawaii or Alaska at this time.