Contract Admin Mgr & Paralegal- Sr

NEC Corporation•Irving, TX

5d•$111,000 - $139,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Paralegal and Contract Manager serves as a key member of the in-house Corporate Legal Department, responsible for the end-to-end management of the organization’s commercial contract portfolio and assistance of legal matters. This position conducts contract drafting, negotiation, administration, and compliance activities for a broad range of commercial agreements, with an emphasis on technology and SaaS contracts. The Paralegal and Contract Manager works directly with the general counsel on legal matters, develops and implements contracting best practices, manages escalations, and provides strategic guidance to business stakeholders on contractual matters.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Eight (8) or more years of progressive contract management experience in commercial, technology, or communications industries.
Paralegal experience required; demonstrated ability to apply paralegal skills in a corporate legal or contract management environment.
Software as a Service (SaaS) contract experience required.
Strong understanding of contractual terms, including the ability to independently interpret, revise, and negotiate complex agreements.
Proven experience developing, implementing, and training on contract playbooks, policies, and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to independently move projects forward by gaining support from others while working in a cross-functional role.
Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional groups (e.g., Finance, HR, IT, Procurement, Sales) to set objectives and produce results.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and successfully manage multiple deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft, interpret, and summarize complex legal documents clearly and concisely.
Basic mathematical skills; ability to understand financial terms, pricing models, and contract cost structures.
Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and summarize bids, proposals, contracts, and other legal documents efficiently and effectively to verify accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
Ability to evaluate options, assess risk, and arrive at solutions that support organizational objectives.
Must be able to prioritize, plan, analyze, and execute multiple complex contract-related activities simultaneously.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) software and legal technology solutions.
Strong experience in developing, implementing, and using legal department technology tools.
Must be a US Citizen or current Green Card Holder. No sponsorship available now or in the future. NO OPT or EAD.

Nice To Haves

Paralegal certificate or Juris Doctor (J.D.) preferred.
Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) or paralegal certification strongly preferred.
Contract management or procurement certifications (e.g., NCMA, IACCM/WorldCC) are a plus.

Responsibilities

Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing commercial contracts, including but not limited to software license agreements, non-disclosure agreements, statements of work, master service agreements, SaaS agreements, and sales contracts. Execute all aspects of contracts ensuring conformance with company policy while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction and responsiveness.
Providing cradle-to-grave legal assistance and contract administration. Facilitate effective implementation of contract responsibilities within organizational objectives and requirements; ensure proper monitoring of contract compliance across business units. Work with the General Counsel on legal matters under the direction of the General Counsel.
Working with internal legal counsel on non-standard contract terms, escalated issues, and matters requiring subject matter expertise. Serve as a focal point for communications with legal, finance, and business groups for resolution of significant contract issues and disputes.
Advising business teams on legal matters and contract interpretation, risk assessment, and dispute resolution. Anticipate problems, initiate actions, and participate in projects as necessary to ensure contracts are managed and processed efficiently.
Managing and maintaining contract templates, playbooks, and clause libraries. Draft and revise contract templates and other legal documents with a continuous improvement mindset. Maintain central department archive tools and support company-wide training on best contracting practices.
Supporting RFP/RFQ responses and proposal reviews. Provide guidance to ensure contractual requirements can be achieved; assist in developing alternate strategies to maintain compliant responses and proposals. Provide risk assessments and offer creative contracting approaches to mitigate risks.
Developing and implementing contract policies, procedures, and best practices. Partner with the General Counsel to establish and refine enterprise policies, methods, operating practices, and performance standards.
Identifying opportunities for process improvement and legal technology solutions. Employ best practices to increase the efficiency of the legal department and contract operations, including identifying and implementing automation opportunities.

Benefits

Health Insurance package with options that include multiple Medical and Dental coverage options
Pharmacy Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Salary Continuation and Voluntary Long-Term Disability Coverage
An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Adoption Assistance Program
401(k) with a 50% match up to 6% of employee contribution
15 PTO days
10 paid sick days
11 paid public holidays
Continuing Education and Tuition Reimbursement
2 paid Community Service Days
A Travel Assistance Program
Pre-Paid Legal plans