Contracts Counsel / Senior Paralegal (Independent Contractor) 

Remote: Contracts Counsel / Senior Paralegal

Commercial Agreements & Leases | Flexible, Per-Task Work | Hawaii-Based

Independent Contractor (Non-Employee) | Fully Remote

About Us

Pan Pacific International Holdings is multinational retailer with stores in Japan, Guam, Southeast Asia and the United States, including the State of Hawaii. We are looking for a legal professional to support our commercial contracting needs in Hawaii on a flexible, per-task basis.

What You Will Do

•Contracts: Draft and review / comment on commercial agreements customary to large retail operations, including real property leases (with landlords and with tenants), vendor and supplier agreements, services, licensing and technology; Provide high-level summary of material issues for lengthier agreements; Recommend practical solutions

•Contract management: Organize and maintain executed contracts, including relevant communications; Track key dates, obligations, and renewals.

•Administrative support: General (e.g., internal reports, data management)

What We Are Looking For

• •Experience: 3–5 years’ experience as an attorney, or 5–7 years’ experience as a paralegal, with substantive experience in commercial transactions and agreements in Hawaii
• •Hawaii practice: Must be actively engaged in commercial agreements and residing in Honolulu. Attorney applicants must be licensed (active status) in the State of Hawaii.
• •Traits: Detail-oriented, organized, practical and takes pride in their work quality; Writes with clarity and brevity; Responsive, responsible and reliable. Business and financial acumen and confidence to recommend practical solutions are valued.
• •Integrity: Trust is essential. You must be free of conflicts with any counterparty to an assigned matter (you will be asked to confirm this for each task).
• •Tools: Proficient in MS Word and basic Excel functions. Familiarity with SharePoint is helpful. Proven skills in agentic AI are valued
• Ideal for: Professionals who welcome additional income and want to work when and where they want.

How It Works

• •Workload: Approximately 5–10 hours per week, with larger projects requiring more time. You manage your own schedule.
• •Turnaround: Contract reviews are generally due within 3–5 days; other matters are generally within 7 calendar days.
• •Location: Fully remote (work from anywhere and at any time). Occasional calls or meetings at a time agreed with you.
• •Status: Independent contractor position, not employment. Role may lead to permanent employment.

Compensation

Fixed fee per task, typically ranging from $100 to $5,000 depending on complexity of task/issues, your organization/clarity, and quality of your work product. Higher work quality and higher value-add will lead to higher compensation.

Confidentiality

Documents and confidential information shared with you are prohibited from any disclosure. Any uploading or inputting of any data on the Internet, including AI, is strictly prohibited.

How to Apply

Please submit

• •Your resume; and
• •Two credible references (name, relationship, and contact details).
• Send to: [email protected]
• All applications are reviewed in strict confidence. We will not contact your references without your prior consent, and not until later in the hiring process. All applications will be carefully considered and replied to.
• We look forward to hearing from you.