Paralegal

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Description

• Draft and negotiate simple client contracts, non-disclosure and other agreements, in collaboration with Corporate Counsel, using internal templates. • Manage/facilitate the end-to-end vendor contracting process in collaboration with the procurement process and security operations requirements. • Coordinate, update and standardize document templates (e.g., NDA, MSAs, SOWs, Consulting Agreements) identifying and distinguishing key differences. • Develop and maintain an organized contract intake process, ensuring all necessary information for contract review is obtained from business stakeholders. • Organize and manage a central contract repository, enhancing accessibility, efficiency and effectiveness. • Serve as custodian of all pending and executed contracts, policies, and other legal documents maintaining high standards of organization and accessibility. • Evaluate contract requests and provide support in the development, documentation and implementation of new contracting strategies and procedures. • Assist in gathering and analyzing legal information across a wide variety of area including statutes, regulations, case law, and other legal resources in a variety of subject areas including labor and employment, and data privacy laws. • Handle various assignments, projects, and administrative duties including expansion of services internationally, data privacy law, litigation, subpoenas and other legal matters. • Prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously, with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and needs of the business.

Requirements

• A paralegal degree or certificate, or advanced degree in law. • Prior in-house legal department experience • Good working knowledge of common commercial agreements, clauses and contracting practices. • Computer and technical knowledge as well as strong analytical and organizational skills. • Excellent communication and time management skills. • Excellent writing and proofreading abilities. • Must be detail-oriented and proactive. • Experience with office software/tools (e.g., Microsoft Office apps, Adobe Pro, Docu-Sign SharePoint; Microsoft Teams, Excel). • Experience with contract management systems including ContractWorks • Professional ethics and discretion, including ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. • Strong understanding of best contracting practices and the ability to monitor new developments in contracting practices and processes. • Ability to work in a fast paced, cross-functional team atmosphere.