Legal Support and Contracts Specialist

Express Employment International Headquarters•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Express Employment International is seeking a Contracts Specialist to join its Legal team at the Oklahoma City corporate headquarters. The role supports commercial contracts and corporate transactional matters, including contract lifecycle management, drafting and reviewing agreements, negotiating key provisions, conducting legal research, reviewing leases, and responding to legal inquiries from the company and its franchisees. Work is performed under the direct supervision of an attorney where specified. The position follows a four-day in-office schedule and may be performed remotely one day each week, subject to business and department needs. The ideal candidate has at least three years of related experience in a law firm or corporate legal department, with in-house, paralegal, or college experience preferred. Express Employment International supports Express Employment Professionals franchises and related brands through its corporate team in Oklahoma City.

Requirements

High school education.
At least 3 years of related job experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
Professional, accountable, and adaptable in fast-changing environments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and document management systems.
Ability to edit and proofread correspondence and legal documents.
Strong collaboration skills and ability to build relationships within a team and across external departments.
Superior written and oral communication skills.
Negotiation, conflict-resolution, and problem-solving skills.
Strong organizational skills and good work ethic.
Ability to manage details with speed and accuracy.
Ability to exercise discretion in sensitive situations and maintain confidentiality.
Flexibility to undertake other duties as required.

Nice To Haves

In-house experience.
Paralegal experience.
College experience.

Responsibilities

Apply knowledge of contract lifecycle management to support and manage commercial contracts for company operations.
Draft, review, and edit commercial contracts and other legal documents, including correspondence and agreements for the company and its franchisees, under the direct supervision of an attorney.
Lead negotiations on indemnity, insurance, warranties, limitation of liability, and other risk-allocation provisions.
Draft, review, and edit staffing agreements in collaboration with internal subject matter experts.
Review lease agreements in detail, identify issues, and escalate complex or high-risk matters to supervising attorneys.
Conduct legal research.
Receive, triage, and respond to legal inquiries from the company and franchisees via phone, email, and other channels; answer routine questions, compile and analyze information for delegated recommendations, and escalate complex issues as appropriate.
Organize and maintain contract files, templates, and documentation systems.
Provide attorney support as required.
Perform other assigned tasks, including clerical, secretarial, and administrative projects.