Corporate Paralegal

Crane Worldwide Logistics • Houston, TX

29d

About The Position

This role is responsible for leading and directing the administration of all contracts throughout their lifecycle, including tracking negotiation status and maintaining a contract database. The Corporate Paralegal will liaise with internal clients on the contract review process and assist in the preparation, review, drafting, and negotiation of various agreements such as customer contracts, vendor contracts, agent agreements, non-disclosures, and master service agreements. The position also involves organizing and maintaining legal documents, preparing pre-litigation support documentation, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in contract management.

Requirements

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of staff and management.
• Ability to take initiative and accountability.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Detail oriented, self-motivated, and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to prioritize significant workload and timely respond to requests in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment.
• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in contract management and administration.
• Understanding of contractual agreement types, contract verbiage and the underlying risks and obligations.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with contract management and administration software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads and directs the administration of all contracts through the contract life cycle, including tracking of status of contract negotiations and maintenance of contract database.
• Liaise with internal clients on contract transmittal and review process.
• Assists in preparation, review, drafting and negotiation of contracts and agreements between company and its customers whether standard or non-standard agreements, including vendor contracts, agent agreements, non-disclosures, and master service agreements.
• Organizes and maintains records and copies of executed agreements and other legal documents.
• Prepare demand letters and other pre-litigation support documentation as required.
• Assist in identifying continuous improvement opportunities, particularly in contract management and administration.

Benefits

• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level