Commercial Contracts Paralegal

Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together. At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength , we’re not just building equipment—we’re shaping the future of fitness and inspiring healthier lives around the world. As pioneers in fitness innovation, we design and deliver high-performance, durable, and reliable solutions that power workouts across the globe. The Commercial Contracts Paralegal supports the Life Fitness / Hammer Strength Legal Department by managing and facilitating commercial contracting activities across the business. This role partners closely with Sales, Commercial, and other cross-functional leadership teams to support efficient deal execution while ensuring agreements align with company standards and risk guidelines. The Commercial Contracts Paralegal plays an important role in enabling the business to move quickly while maintaining appropriate legal safeguards. The role requires strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to translate legal requirements into practical guidance for business stakeholders. This is a hybrid position primarily based out of our Global Support Hub in Rosemont, IL. Monday and Friday are remote, with Tuesday through Thursday designated as in-office collaboration days. #LI-Hybrid As a Commercial Contracts Paralegal, you will: Partner with Sales, Commercial, and cross-functional leadership teams to support deal execution from contract intake through signature. Review and support negotiation of commercial agreements including MSAs, order forms, SOWs, amendments, and NDAs. Identify contractual risks, propose practical solutions, and escalate issues when legal review is required. Manage a high volume of contracts, prioritizing requests based on urgency and business impact. Maintain contract templates, playbooks, and contract lifecycle management (CLM) workflows. Partner with Sales Operations, Finance, Pricing, and Procurement to align on contract terms and approvals. Track contract status and cycle times, providing insights to Legal and Commercial leadership. Support compliance with key contractual provisions including confidentiality, data protection, and indemnification. Assist with contract interpretation, legal research, and other support for the Law Department. Identify opportunities to improve contracting processes and increase deal efficiency. What Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is looking for in our Commercial Contracts Paralegal: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience. 5+ years of experience as a paralegal supporting commercial contracts. Experience working in a corporate legal or in-house environment preferred. Strong understanding of commercial contracts and common legal provisions. Ability to balance legal risk with business priorities. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders. High attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to work independently. Experience with contract lifecycle management systems preferred. At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we think customer first , play as one team , and raise the bar on fitness innovation —in the gym and in every corner of our facilities. We persevere and get it done , with a clear purpose to inspire each other to live healthier lives . If you’re ready to bring out the best in people while powering the future of fitness manufacturing, we invite you to apply. Want to take the next step in your career? Life Fitness / Hammer Strength takes pride in our talented employees and believes in providing opportunities for further growth and advancement. We encourage you to test your strengths, push your limits, and unleash your potential. If you feel the position is right for you, we invite you to apply. We’ll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we’ll hop on a call to get to know you and your experience and discuss the position in more detail. If it’s not the right opportunity this time, we’ll always let you know. At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we believe in taking care of our team with a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive pay and a range of valuable benefits. The salary range for this position, intended for U.S. applicants, is $81,000 - $117,400 annually.The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities. The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Rosemont, IL and the actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.This position is eligible to participate in Life Fitness / Hammer Strength’s annual Manager Incentive Plan to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of bonus varies based on company and individual performance goals and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time team members, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match; medical, dental and vision insurance, parental, medical and military leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 13 days annually, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, company paid short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance, hospital indemnity; identity protection, legal services, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, employee discounts, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding employment , recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. There continues to be a significant increase in phishing attempts across all industries where fraudsters are impersonating real employees and sending fictitious job offers to applicants in a scheme to obtain sensitive information. Please note that Life Fitness/Hammer Strength will never ask for your financial information at any part of the interview process, including the post-offer stage, and will only correspond through “@lifefitness.com” or "@indoorcycling.com" domain email addresses or “ [email protected] ” for U.S. opportunities. Life Fitness/Hammer Strength does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.