Paralegal, Transactions & Contracts

Job Description

The Senior Transactions & Contracts Paralegal will work under the direction of the Global Transactions Legal team and will primarily be responsible for coordinating various legal documents both electronically and physically. This role involves engaging with cross-functional teams for contract management duties, providing general support to the legal team, and performing other required tasks. Additionally, the paralegal will handle all contract administration duties, managing the day-to-day contract lifecycle for all commercial contracts, including tracking, organizing, and maintaining contract databases. SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE... Assist with all aspects of contract management, including routing for signatures, distributing to internal teams and third parties, and maintaining contract management systems Review daily legal matters, including responding to requests regarding RFPs, NDAs, amendments to contracts and Statements of Works Track matter progression and maintain records of the contract review process Maintain a legal repository/records and keep an up-to-date and intuitive filing system Assist in building and improving contract review and approval workflows Maintain legal processes between the legal department and internal and external constituents Guide other business function/department members on the companys engagement and contracting process, as required Provide general support to the Legal Team in various business and legal matters, Identify problems and propose creative solutions Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail Prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting strict timelines Maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment Share knowledge and train others as needed Show flexibility and the ability to work independently as well as in a team/collaborative environment WHAT YOU LL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE... A Bachelor s degree and/or a paralegal certificate from an top tier university A minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a paralegal, with a focus on transactions and contracts, preferably in a technology company Strong knowledge of contract law and understanding of legal principles A thorough understanding of the contract management lifecycle, including contract review, approval, tracking, and close-out Proficiency in legal research tools and contract management software such as SalesForce. The ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong attention to detail and organizational skills A high level of professionalism and confidentiality Flexibility and a willingness to learn new procedures and skill sets Have flexibility to support multiple timezones as required Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in Word, Excel, and contract databases