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