Paralegal, Contract Administration - Charlotte, NC

Dentsply Sirona, Inc•Charlotte, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a commercially minded and operationally strong Paralegal, Contract Administration to join our Legal team supporting the North American commercial organization. This individual will support the Legal Department by managing the lifecycle of commercial agreements, administering contract management systems, and ensuring compliance with company policies. The role partners cross-functionally to enable efficient, compliant contracting processes and supports the development of scalable tools, templates, and workflows.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or paralegal certificate required (ABA-approved program preferred); bachelor’s degree preferred.
5+ years of experience in a corporate legal department or law firm, with significant experience in contract administration or contract lifecycle management
Experience supporting commercial, procurement, or technology transactions in a regulated industry is strongly preferred
Strong understanding of contract law fundamentals and commercial agreement structures (NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, distribution agreements), as well as familiarity with commercial pricing structures, promotional terms, or customer agreement frameworks
Demonstrated ability to draft, review, and redline routine commercial contracts using approved templates and playbooks
Business acumen with the ability to understand commercial objectives, anticipate downstream contract implications, and communicate legal concepts in practical terms to non-legal stakeholders; experience in a commercial or sales-adjacent environment a plus
Experience with contract lifecycle management systems and legal operations tools; ability to support reporting, dashboards, and data integrity
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills with high attention to detail
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and proactively resolve issues as they arise
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interfacing with stakeholders across multiple levels and functions
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and e-signature tools
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment

Responsibilities

Manages the full contract lifecycle for commercial agreements, from intake, drafting, review, negotiation support, and execution through archiving
Maintains and continuously improves the contract management system, including data integrity, template libraries, workflow configuration, and documentation in compliance with internal policies, audit requirements, and applicable regulatory standards
Designs, implements, and administers a centralized Request for Quote (RFQ) management process for the North American commercial organization, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and compliance across all submissions
Develops and maintains contract reporting, dashboards, and metrics to support Legal Operations and senior leadership decision-making
Leads contract administration special projects as assigned by the Associate General Counsel or General Counsel
Assists in the integration of contract administration activities into broader Legal Operations processes and systems
Collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to gather, coordinate, and validate RFQ responses, ensuring timely, accurate submissions while proactively identifying and escalating non-standard terms, contractual risks, and compliance concerns
Serves as the primary point of contact for contract-related inquiries, providing legal and contractual support to the North American commercial organization on routine contracting and RFQ matters
Supports pricing programs, customer agreements, and promotional terms by ensuring alignment between commercial objectives and contractual documentation
Supports the development and rollout of contract templates, playbooks, and standardized clause libraries
Ensures contracts comply with the applicable laws, regulations, and company policies
Identifies potential contractual risks and escalates issues appropriately
Supports compliance initiatives, audits, and regulatory reviews
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.