Paralegal - Contracts

Description

• Establish rapport and maintain good collaborative working relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors with respect to the administration of contracts.
• Inform internal departments of specific contract provisions to ensure compliance (EEO, prevailing wage, use of certain unions, etc.).
• Conduct negotiations directly with the client, supplier or subcontractor submitting the contract for review with changes.
• Keep manager and General Counsel up to date on any significant contract matters.
• Analyze and interpret contract terms, draft alternate language, and propose redline changes exercising discretion to make changes within the parameters of risk based on company guidelines.
• Escalate legal issues for further review and approval when appropriate.
• Exercise sole discretion to make contract changes within the parameters of risk based on company guidelines.
• Recognize and understand contract relationships to ensure all documents incorporated by reference are “in house”.
• Review and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts including but not limited to client agreements, subcontracts, purchase orders, and confidentiality agreements, to ensure compliance with established company financial, operational and risk tolerance guidelines.
• Provide support and guidance for Project Managers/Coordinators during the formation and execution of contracts.

Requirements

• Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Experience with Microsoft Windows, spreadsheets, word processing and email applications (preferably Microsoft Office applications).
• Proficient in reading and comprehending instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Adept at effectively and efficiently resolving issues.
• Minimum of 5+ years of prior relevant experience
• Competent in presenting information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Comfortable working in a legal setting
• Paralegal certificate
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret various contracts in a fast paced, time sensitive environment.
• Ability to clearly communicate directions and information; have strong negotiation skills; and solid understanding of contractual language and the contracting process.
• Quickly and objectively interpret specifications, contract documents, along with having a working knowledge of project scheduling.
• Experience working in the construction industry
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written when working with all levels of management, employees, clients, suppliers, vendors and other business associates.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Must be a self-starter with strong time management skills.
• Degree or certification in Paralegal Studies and strong legal contracts experience or any equivalent combination of education, experience, or training
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance