Paralegal, Commercial

Kontoor Brands, Inc. • Bolo, IL

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Commercial Paralegal supports the legal team at Kontoor Brands by managing the full lifecycle of commercial agreements. This role blends contract drafting, review, negotiation support, and administrative support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and able to collaborate across departments. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide support to the Deputy General Counsel; Senior Counsel, Commercial; and Senior Counsel, Privacy & Technology with drafting, negotiating, and tracking a wide variety of commercial contracts, data protection agreements, and other related matters. Kontoor Brands is a global lifestyle apparel company with a portfolio of three of the world’s most iconic lifestyle, outdoor and workwear brands: Wrangler®, Lee® and Helly Hansen®. Kontoor Brands is a purpose-led organization focused on leveraging its global platform, strategic sourcing model and best-in-class supply chain to drive brand growth and deliver long-term value for its stakeholders. The company's global community of more than 13,000 employees fosters a culture of collaboration, performance, and entrepreneurial spirit.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience supporting commercial contracting or corporate legal functions
• Strong understanding of contract structure, legal terminology, and common commercial terms
• Strong verbal & written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills & attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• High work capacity with a focus on efficiency and agility
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with little oversight
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and DocuSign

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal certificate preferred
• Experience working in the legal department of a publicly traded company preferred
• Experience with data protection agreements and/or familiarity with data privacy requirements (e.g., CCPA) a plus
• Experience with Cobblestone CLM (or other contract management software) a plus

Responsibilities

• Review, edit, and prepare a wide range of commercial agreements, including non-disclosure agreements, service agreements, transportation agreements, data protection agreements, real estate leases, scopes of work, and other vendor agreements
• Support attorneys during contract negotiations by identifying key terms, risks, and deviations from standard templates
• Draft legal documents and correspondence for review and approval by attorneys
• Manage the contract lifecycle from intake to execution, including tracking, version control, and ensuring timely approvals
• Maintain and update contract templates, clause libraries, playbooks, and contract repositories
• Conduct legal research, as needed
• Assist with due diligence, audits, and internal reporting related to contracts and vendor relationships
• Collaborate and coordinate with other members of the legal team, internal business stakeholders and outside counsel, as needed
• Prepare materials for and assist with conducting employee trainings on contract policies and processes and other commercial topics
• Assist with special projects as needed and perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle
• competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family’s needs
• resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing
• discounts on our apparel
• four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents
• Flexible Fridays
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees