Paralegal - Contracts & Operations

Overview

This position assists attorneys under general supervision in supporting legal risk management and contract operations. Responsibilities include helping ensure contracts, policies, and business practices align with corporate policies and applicable laws to help protect the organization from legal action and mitigate risk impacts. The role participates in reviewing and analyzing commercial contracts and legal agreements, supports risk identification activities, and assists legal and business stakeholders throughout the contract lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Assist in-house counsel with drafting, review, redlining, interpretation, and deployment of contracts, supporting multiple attorneys and projects across North and South America.
• Support contracts from initial request through execution, including managing contract databases and templates, managing deadlines, and coordinating with attorneys on contract-related matters.
• Draft, review, redline, compare, and combine a variety of legal documents (e.g., commercial contracts, confidentiality agreements, amendments, templates, and other legal agreements) while identifying potential legal and business risks.
• Liaise and collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather information needed for contract review, negotiation, and development.
• Assist attorneys in negotiating contract terms with third parties to support favorable terms and adherence to internal policies and risk mitigation standards.
• Organize and prioritize multiple projects and tasks effectively and on time, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Establish and maintain contract files and related legal documentation in accordance with organizational procedures.
• Conduct legal research on a variety of topics, including contract law.
• Monitor changes in law and assist with implementation needs.
• Handle sensitive, confidential, and proprietary matters routinely with discretion and professionalism.
• Plan and organize work assignments while adhering to organizational policies and procedures.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support collaboration and client satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum five (5) years of paralegal experience supporting attorneys in a corporate legal department, law firm, or similar environment.
• Experience supporting review, drafting, redlining, interpretation, and administration of commercial contracts and other legal agreements.
• Excellent research, drafting, and document management skills.
• Strong understanding of contractual provisions, legal documentation, and risk identification principles.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across departments.
• Discretion, integrity, and professionalism when handling confidential information.
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences including, but not limited to, management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting in-house counsel.
• Knowledge of contract structures, contract risk allocation, and risk management processes.
• Experience supporting contract negotiations and contract administration activities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $53,500.00 - $99,500.00
• Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
• Benefits Package: Medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.

Location

Not specified.

Additional Information

• Equal opportunity employer.
• Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.
• Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.