Position Overview :
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Paralegal to support our commercial counsel. This role will have primary responsibility for organizing and maintaining contract databases and legal files, as well as creating, implementing, and enforcing legal policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will also possess the knowledge and skills to review and modify, with the assistance of AI software, legal documents such as confidentiality agreements, contracts, and corporate resolutions. A willingness to learn and take on new tasks and knowledge is a must for this position.
Key Responsibilities :
- Under the guidance of the commercial counsel, and utilizing AI software, assist with the drafting, review, and negotiating a high volume of confidentiality, customer, vendor & service contracts to ensure contracts align with company risk / compliance objectives and business guidelines.
- Coordinate with internal teams to monitor compliance with corporate and legal standards and processes, including review and approval of documents before signature by management and filing of all signed documents
- Assist with the creation of the contract database and legal file structure; update and maintain legal files
- Monitor shared legal mailboxes, responding to, routing, and escalating messages as appropriate
- Work directly with sales and financial teams on customer insurance requests and financial security requirements
- Draft, review, and file corporate consents, resolutions, and related legal documents
- Organize and maintain litigation and claim files, including electronic and physical documents; initiate litigation holds, maintain internal litigation calendar and status report, and coordinate with outside counsel on legal matters.
- Support and coordinate gathering of internal information and generating responses to formal and informal claims and discovery requests
- Stay up to date with relevant laws, regulations, and legal procedures as appropriate.
- Other tasks / functions and special projects as required.
Key Requirements :
This position reports to and provides broad-based support to the sole commercial counsel, who has overall responsibility for legal / commercial / risk management, with a heavy focus on contract drafting and review. The successful candidate will be able to work with a high level of autonomy and integrity, effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously.Strong communication skills, ability to effectively work with a diverse group of internal and external contacts, and the confidence to enforce corporate policies and procedures when requiredBroad knowledge of corporate and legal matters or demonstrated desire and ability to learn.Solid calendaring, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.Excellent MS Office Suite and Adobe skills; strong general research and internet skills.Creative problem-solving and analytical skills, being very detail-oriented while understanding big picture / downstream decision impactAbility to handle confidential information with discretion.Experience and Education
BS / BA degree and Paralegal Certificate preferred.3 years of prior experience independently reviewing / negotiating / redlining contracts required5 years of prior experience, paralegal / equivalent experienceWork Environment :
Office settingCollaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth.Job Posted by ApplicantPro