Contracts Specialist

Kemira•Atlanta, GA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose, better every day. At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference. Learn more about Kemira at www.kemira.com/careers. Kemira Legal ensures the high-quality execution of legal matters and internal auditing in a cost-efficient manner, while promoting a culture of compliance within the company. We are now seeking a Contracts Specialist, North America for our Legal Department, whose primary responsibility will be to support Kemira in-house counsel on corporate governance, transactional work and contract management. This position will report to the Assistant General Counsel, North America and is located in our Atlanta, GA office. The position is eligible for hybrid work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required. Juris Doctor, paralegal certificate with emphasis on transactional work, or certificate in contract management desired.
At least 5 to 7 years of experience in contract management and corporate transactional legal work.
Experience with corporate governance matters and managing minute books.
Experience with drafting, interpreting, revising various agreements, including non-disclosure agreements, other commercial agreements and amendments.
Excellent writing and proofreading ability and strong interpersonal communication skills.
Motivated to expand skills and knowledge and take on new issues and responsibilities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex contractual issues and propose practical solutions.
Working knowledge of legal terminology and legal writing.
Proficient with document management systems for document modification, tracking, version control and storage.
Ability to work efficiently in team environment, collaborate with colleagues and all levels of commercial and business functions and work in a multicultural environment.
Ability to work well independently without direction and identify opportunities to create and improve processes.
Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented and resourceful with excellent follow-through skills.
Excellent time management skills and habits.
Capability to demonstrate principled leadership and sound business ethics.
Ability to work well under pressure and capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and quickly adjust to changing priorities and deadlines.
Strong computer skills – Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Power Point, Word, Excel, Teams), online research tools, practice technology tools such as contract management system, legal intranet and other databases.
Current Georgia notary commission preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare Written Consents of the Board and Shareholders of Kemira entities for various corporate actions, including Written Consents in Lieu of an Annual Meeting, removal and appointment of officers, and approval of signature authorities.
Manage Annual Report filings for all North American corporate legal entities.
Ensure compliance with Kemira’s Group Subsidiary Governance Policy.
Maintain corporate minute books.
Assist with foreign qualifications and requirements for Kemira entities to do business in new jurisdictions as well as maintenance of state registrations for tradenames.
Obtain certificates of good standing and certificates of existence as needed.
Draft and prepare officer’s certificate certifying signature authority, officers, etc.
Review and approve legal invoices and submit for payment.
Manage the entire lifecycle of contracts, from initial request through negotiation and preparing the execution version.
Draft, review and revise under the supervision of Kemira’s in-house counsel various contracts, including non-disclosure agreements, customer sales contracts and vendor supply contracts and amendments thereto.
Work closely with in-house counsel to identify potential risks and liabilities associated with contractual agreements and develop strategies to mitigate such risks.
Provide support during contract negotiations, including redlining, preparing issues list and contract analysis.
Assist in-house counsel in revising contract forms and templates and developing new templates based on legal compliance and business needs.
Collaborate with sourcing and sales teams and other functions (HR, EHSQ, tax, supply chain, etc.) to ensure efficient resolution of outstanding contract issues and to ensure contracts comply with internal policies and procedures.
Manage online web based legal trainings.
Perform all work in a safe and environmentally conscious manner by following all EHSQ policies/procedures/programs.
Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.