Legal Lead

Position Overview TZLA is searching for a remote-based Legal Lead, reporting to the Legal Manager, to support our legal operations across governance, contracts, compliance, and records management. This is a builder role: you will create and maintain documentation systems from the ground up (templates, naming conventions, versioning, and clean archives). You will keep our legal work organized, auditable, and easy for leadership to act on, without slowing execution. The Legal Lead will participate in a variety of projects, both internal (for example, agreements between the PMA and members) and external (for example, contracts with suppliers). TZLA operates through private membership associations and faith and ministry aligned governance. This role supports private trust administration and records, so comfort working inside a private-association framework and an uncompromising standard for confidentiality are essential. Key Responsibilities 1. Contracts and Document Support Draft, format, and version-control common legal documents (MOUs, service agreements, contractor agreements, NDAs, policy acknowledgements) using approved templates Maintain a clean, searchable contract archive including executed versions, working drafts, redlines, and key obligations Create short, accurate summaries of agreements for internal alignment 2. Governance and Entity Records Maintain organized governance records (bylaws, membership agreements, resolutions, meeting notes, signoff records) Support preparation for governance events by drafting packets and assembling exhibits Keep entity documentation current and easy to retrieve 3. Compliance and Risk Hygiene (Operational) Maintain a living checklist of recurring legal admin and compliance tasks Flag gaps early and propose the fastest correction path Support adoption of tax-exempt compliance language standards where applicable Escalate any request that could violate legal or ethical standards immediately 4. Evidence, Research, and Case Support Conduct focused legal and regulatory research with clear citations and summaries Assemble evidence packets for disputes or escalations Maintain confidentiality and access hygiene for sensitive files at all times 5. Systems, Templates, and SOP Discipline Maintain and improve reusable templates and checklists for the legal workflow Own the legal work intake and triage pipeline Set and enforce operating standards for legal documentation Write or update SOPs for recurring legal operations Keep Notion pages clean and correctly labeled Required Skills and Experience 3+ years of paralegal experience (or equivalent legal operations experience) in a fast-moving environment Excellent written English with strong command of grammar, formatting, and precision Comfort with strict confidentiality and sensitive information handling Strong organizational discipline and attention to detail Able to handle multiple concurrent requests with clear prioritization Comfortable working with lawyers and non-lawyers Preferred Skills Experience supporting nonprofit, membership-based, or mission-driven organizations Familiarity with US entity governance and contract administration Experience with Mexico workflows is a plus Spanish fluency is a plus (written and spoken) Comfort working within private membership association and ministry or trust-based governance models Tools and Tech Stack Notion: Document management, SOPs, decision logs, and request tracking Google Workspace: Docs, Sheets, Drive organization Communications: Telegram, email E-sign and PDFs: Preparing signature packets and clean PDF exports KPIs You Will Own Turnaround time for document support requests Contract archive completeness and version control accuracy Reduction in time spent searching for legal records On-time completion of recurring legal admin tasks About TZLA At TZLA Club, our members become superhuman. TZLA is the first self-directed health science club, revolutionizing the concept of healing. We provide our members with a unique science kit that harnesses the power of plasma, and support them to experiment with its miraculous properties. Our team consists of brilliant, disciplined, and positive individuals who are pushing the boundaries of technology beyond conventional limits. Why Join TZLA? Foundational Impact: You will build this function from the ground up. Your work will not be a footnote; it will be the blueprint. A Culture of Excellence: Work with a disciplined, brilliant team in a high-end environment that rewards initiative and outcomes. Live the Mission: Receive a substantial discount on a TZLA Club membership and experience our technology firsthand. Global Gatherings: Participate in regular, fully-paid team retreats in exciting destinations. Next Steps As a test of attention to detail, please include "VOLUNTARYISMROCKS" in your application's "Briefly describe why you are applying for this position" section. This helps us identify candidates who take the time to read and understand our requirements. Our goal is to approach each hiring decision methodically, ensuring we identify the right fit for our team. Our process is built on mutual discovery and respect, allowing both sides to assess alignment thoughtfully. Application Review: We meticulously review your materials. Strategic Assessment: Qualified candidates will complete a brief, real-world scenario questionnaire to demonstrate their strategic and technical approach. Screening Interview (60 mins): A deep dive into your experience and a clear look into TZLA's vision and culture. C-Level Interview: A conversation with founders to discuss your unique capabilities, past achievements, and how you elevate team performance. We will cover compensation, vision, and onboarding.