Job Description
General Summary Of Position The Corporate Paralegal is an integral part of the Legal & Regulatory Team where practicality, communication and collegiality are necessary components.
The Corporate Paralegal will assist the Legal & Regulatory Team in supporting the needs of a rapidly growing and fast-paced company, while at the same time driving departmental initiatives. Responsibilities include contract development, contract review and contract negotiation. The position requires a highly organized team player with strong written and verbal communication and relationship building skills.
Duties And Responsibilities - Participate in negotiations of contract language, terms and conditions, cost/price, deliverables, and schedule requirements
- Facilitate and provide contractual guidance to internal management including sales and finance
- Work with internal stakeholders to assure compliance with contractual requirements during contract execution and communicate contractual obligations to account teams managing the installation and maintenance of contracted telecommunications services
- Coordinate with finance and business teams for resolution of contract issues and disputes
- Review solicitations and contractual instruments, identify terms and requirements significant to Granite’s operations and compliance obligations
- Assist in identification, development and implementation of new contract/subcontract policies and processes
- Provide administrative support as necessary, including drafting correspondence, online research, and file organization to the Legal & Regulatory Team
Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree or higher
- Minimum 2-4 years professional experience, with some paralegal experience preferable
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently, multitask and coordinate activities across a range of functional areas
- Must be able to thrive in a high pressure, fast-paced work environment with strict deadlines
- Excellent writing skills and ability to draft contractual instruments
- Strong analytical and verbal communication skills. Must interface effectively with internal management and customer representatives
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Strong presentation, cross-functional leadership, and team-building skills
- Commitment to continued professional development
- Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance
- US citizenship required
- Ability to identify problems or inefficiencies and independently offer/implement practical solutions
- Proficient in all MS Office applications, immediate to advanced Excel knowledge a plus
- Ability to work with confidential information and exercise judgement and discretion
Preferred Qualifications - Prior experience in the telecommunications industry
- Paralegal certificate or paralegal studies or law classes, preferably from an ABA certified program
- Background or familiarity with bankruptcy-related matters
Job Tags
Contract work, Immediate start,