Paralegals or junior attorneys - CLM
About The Position
Required: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school. Active membership and good standing with at least one state bar. 1-5 years of legal experience (post-bar admission) with demonstrable experience or coursework in contract drafting, review, or management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong emphasis on precision and clarity. Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail. Preferred: Management of paralegals or junior attorneys Experience with a Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software platform (e.g., Salesforce, Coupa, or dedicated legal CLM tool). Prior experience in an in-house legal department or supporting a corporate environment. A strong understanding of common commercial terms and conditions. Key Responsibilities: Contract Review and Analysis: Conduct initial review and analysis of a variety of commercial agreements, including NDAs, vendor agreements, service contracts, and standard form contracts. Deviation Identification: Identify and flag non-standard terms, risks, or deviations from company playbooks and established policies. Approval Process Management: Oversee the internal contract approval workflow, ensuring all necessary stakeholders (e.g., finance, procurement, senior legal counsel) review and sign off on documentation in a timely manner. Documentation and Maintenance: Ensure accurate filing and maintenance of executed contracts and relevant documentation within the contract management system. Create and review reports to monitor workflow, volume and service levels Legal Support: Serve as a primary legal escalation point for guidance from paralegal staff regarding contracts. Regards, Mohammed ilyas, PH - 229-264-4024 or text - 229-469-1455 or you can share the updated resume at Mohammed@vtekis. com Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active membership and good standing with at least one state bar.
- 1-5 years of legal experience (post-bar admission) with demonstrable experience or coursework in contract drafting, review, or management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong emphasis on precision and clarity.
- Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- Management of paralegals or junior attorneys
- Experience with a Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software platform (e.g., Salesforce, Coupa, or dedicated legal CLM tool).
- Prior experience in an in-house legal department or supporting a corporate environment.
- A strong understanding of common commercial terms and conditions.
Responsibilities
- Contract Review and Analysis: Conduct initial review and analysis of a variety of commercial agreements, including NDAs, vendor agreements, service contracts, and standard form contracts.
- Deviation Identification: Identify and flag non-standard terms, risks, or deviations from company playbooks and established policies.
- Approval Process Management: Oversee the internal contract approval workflow, ensuring all necessary stakeholders (e.g., finance, procurement, senior legal counsel) review and sign off on documentation in a timely manner.
- Documentation and Maintenance: Ensure accurate filing and maintenance of executed contracts and relevant documentation within the contract management system. Create and review reports to monitor workflow, volume and service levels
- Legal Support: Serve as a primary legal escalation point for guidance from paralegal staff regarding contracts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
