Contract Administrator/Paralegal

Job Description: Position involves overseeing the lifecycle of legal contracts, including

drafting and reviewing of customer and vendor agreements. Position also involves

ensuring compliance with legal regulations and contractual obligations, as well as

maintaining records related to these activities. Applicant will use paralegal skills to

support the legal and business teams in contract administration activities. Work will be

performed under the supervision of a licensed attorney.

Key responsibilities may include:

Contract drafting and review: Preparing initial drafts of contracts, reviewing proposed
contracts from vendors and clients, identifying potential legal issues, and suggesting revisions to ensure alignment with company policies and legal requirements.
Contract negotiation: Assisting with contract negotiations by providing legal research,
summarizing key terms, and highlighting areas for potential compromise.
Compliance checks: Ensuring that contracts adhere to relevant laws, regulations, and internal company policies.
Contract management system upkeep: Utilize company’s contract lifecycle
management (CLM) system for creating, analyzing, organizing and tracking contracts,
Legal research: Conducting legal research on specific contract clauses or issues as needed to support contract negotiations.

Communication with stakeholders: Communicating with internal departments and

external parties regarding contract terms and execution.

Contract execution: Preparing and distributing final contracts for signature, tracking

the execution process, and notifying relevant parties upon completion.

Contract termination: Assisting with the legal process of terminating contracts when

necessary, including notifying parties and documenting termination details.

Required skills and qualifications:

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of contract administration experience.

Paralegal certification: Completion of a recognized paralegal program and relevant

certification.

Strong legal knowledge: Thorough understanding of contract law, including key legal

terms and concepts.

Excellent writing and communication skills:

Ability to draft clear, concise, and legally sound contracts and effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

Attention to detail: High level of accuracy in reviewing contracts and ensuring all

necessary details are included.

Organizational skills: Efficiently managing a large volume of contracts and maintaining

a well-organized system.

Proficiency with technology: Familiarity with legal software (preferably CLM systems)

and other electronic document management systems.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $78,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Schedule:

Work Location: Remote

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