Paralegal - Contracts

Veit•Rogers, MN

6d•$75,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Contract Specialist is a crucial member of the Contracts team within Veit’s Legal Department. This position is responsible for the comprehensive review and negotiation of commercial construction contracts and is critical in managing and facilitating contracts between Veit and its clients, subcontractors, and suppliers. Success in this role requires a solid understanding of contract terms and conditions, and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risk, while fostering internal and external client relationships. A Day in the Life Review and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts including but not limited to client agreements, subcontracts, purchase orders, and confidentiality agreements, to ensure compliance with established company financial, operational and risk tolerance guidelines. Conduct negotiations directly with the client, supplier or subcontractor submitting the contract for review with changes. Exercise sole discretion to make contract changes within the parameters of risk based on company guidelines. Analyze and interpret contract terms, draft alternate language, and propose redline changes exercising discretion to make changes within the parameters of risk based on company guidelines. Recognize and understand contract relationships to ensure all documents incorporated by reference are “in house”. Inform internal departments of specific contract provisions to ensure compliance (EEO, prevailing wage, use of certain unions, etc.). Provide support and guidance for Project Managers/Coordinators during the formation and execution of contracts. Establish rapport and maintain good collaborative working relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors with respect to the administration of contracts. Keep manager and General Counsel up to date on any significant contract matters. Escalate legal issues for further review and approval when appropriate. Other projects or duties assigned by management. What You'll Need Degree or certification in Paralegal Studies and strong legal contracts experience or any equivalent combination of education, experience, or training Minimum of 5+ years of prior relevant experience Experience with Microsoft Windows, spreadsheets, word processing and email applications (preferably Microsoft Office applications). Strong communication skills, both oral and written when working with all levels of management, employees, clients, suppliers, vendors and other business associates. Ability to clearly communicate directions and information; have strong negotiation skills; and solid understanding of contractual language and the contracting process. Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret various contracts in a fast paced, time sensitive environment. Must be a self-starter with strong time management skills. Proficient in reading and comprehending instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Competent in presenting information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Adept at effectively and efficiently resolving issues. Quickly and objectively interpret specifications, contract documents, along with having a working knowledge of project scheduling. Ability to function in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude Other Paralegal certificate Comfortable working in a legal setting Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form Experience working in the construction industry Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to use a computer/laptop/iPad in an office environment with natural and/or florescent lighting, navigate between office building floors, and on occasion, attend off-site meetings. Seldom lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds. Often required to sit, stand, walk, bend knees, stretch arms, talk and hear. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions on the job. Employee is exposed to minimal noise level. Most often in a typical office environment. Requires 8-hour workdays, Monday through Friday; additional hours may be required as dictated by business needs, depending on workload, and as approved by supervisor. Additional Job Description: Base Compensation: $75,000 - $95,000 The base salary range may vary depending on geographic location, applicant skills, and prior relevant experience. We offer our full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans with matching contributions, and generous paid time off. Additionally, we provide profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program. Who Are We? Veit is one of the country’s leading specialty contractors, with nearly a century of experience and the best people in the industry. We specialize in foundations, earthwork, utilities, marine services, industrial cleaning, cured‑in-place pipelining, and waste disposal. We pride ourselves on our relentless pursuit to push the construction industry forward and deliver for our customers. Our modern fleet of iron, diverse expertise, and unmatched determination allow us to successfully tackle some of the largest and most complex projects across every sector while also living out our values every day. Our company culture is one where everyone pitches in to get the job done, regardless of job title or seniority. We do everything we can to maintain an atmosphere where family comes first. We want every one of our employees to look forward to each day at work and make it home safe and happy at the end of the day. Never settle, dig deeper Our Core Values Deliberately Safe We believe all safety incidents are avoidable when everyone operates with a deliberate mindset. We are deliberately proactive and thorough in training and job planning. We are deliberately safe in our everyday operations and decision-making. Build with Intention We build with intention. Whether in the office or the field, we work with grit and determination toward a better future for everyone involved. We leave things better than we found them, and never leave a job until we’re proud to put the Veit name on it. Leaders Dig First Egos have no place at Veit. We expect everyone on our team to dig in with a leadership mentality. That means being willing to jump in, take ownership, and get mud on our boots — especially when times get challenging. Real Relationships Like our work, we approach relationships authentically, with a long-term mindset. Whether you’re a client partner, vendor, or team member, we make an effort to build a more meaningful connection with you by communicating with respect and honesty. Integrity in Everything As part of the Veit family, everything we do and say reflects on this entire company. We act with integrity, which means treating others just as we want to be treated, doing the right thing, and holding ourselves accountable. VEIT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, INCLUDING VET/DISABILITY Veit is one of the country’s leading specialty contractors, with nearly a century of experience and the best people in the industry. We specialize in foundations, earthwork, utilities, marine services, industrial cleaning, cured‑in-place pipelining, and waste disposal. We pride ourselves on our relentless pursuit to push the construction industry forward and deliver for our customers. Our modern fleet of iron, diverse expertise, and unmatched determination allow us to successfully tackle some of the largest and most complex projects across every sector while also living out our values every day. Our company culture is one where everyone pitches in to get the job done, regardless of job title or seniority. We do everything we can to maintain an atmosphere where family comes first. We want every one of our employees to look forward to each day at work and make it home safe and happy at the end of the day. Veit is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Veit will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Veit is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Veit prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation. To view the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster, please choose your language: English -- Spanish -- Arabic -- Chinese To view the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, please click the link: English Veit participates in E-Verify. 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Requirements

Degree or certification in Paralegal Studies and strong legal contracts experience or any equivalent combination of education, experience, or training
Minimum of 5+ years of prior relevant experience
Experience with Microsoft Windows, spreadsheets, word processing and email applications (preferably Microsoft Office applications).
Strong communication skills, both oral and written when working with all levels of management, employees, clients, suppliers, vendors and other business associates.
Ability to clearly communicate directions and information; have strong negotiation skills; and solid understanding of contractual language and the contracting process.
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret various contracts in a fast paced, time sensitive environment.
Must be a self-starter with strong time management skills.
Proficient in reading and comprehending instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Competent in presenting information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Adept at effectively and efficiently resolving issues.
Quickly and objectively interpret specifications, contract documents, along with having a working knowledge of project scheduling.
Ability to function in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude
Paralegal certificate
Comfortable working in a legal setting
Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Experience working in the construction industry

Responsibilities

Review and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts including but not limited to client agreements, subcontracts, purchase orders, and confidentiality agreements, to ensure compliance with established company financial, operational and risk tolerance guidelines.
Conduct negotiations directly with the client, supplier or subcontractor submitting the contract for review with changes.
Exercise sole discretion to make contract changes within the parameters of risk based on company guidelines.
Analyze and interpret contract terms, draft alternate language, and propose redline changes exercising discretion to make changes within the parameters of risk based on company guidelines.
Recognize and understand contract relationships to ensure all documents incorporated by reference are “in house”.
Inform internal departments of specific contract provisions to ensure compliance (EEO, prevailing wage, use of certain unions, etc.).
Provide support and guidance for Project Managers/Coordinators during the formation and execution of contracts.
Establish rapport and maintain good collaborative working relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors with respect to the administration of contracts.
Keep manager and General Counsel up to date on any significant contract matters.
Escalate legal issues for further review and approval when appropriate.
Other projects or duties assigned by management.