Senior Legal Assistant - Contract Law

Graybar•Clayton, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Legal Assistant, you will provide support, perform legal and business research, and assist attorneys in the Legal Department. The candidate will be an articulate, proactive, and reliable person with excellent communication skills. Exceptional grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills are a must. Interaction with others and the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines is critical. A successful candidate will be a team player who enjoys taking on additional tasks and projects.

Requirements

Minimum two-year degree and paralegal certificate
Minimum 1 year of experience: contract law support
Knowledge of legal concepts, corporate and employment law
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and use of technology
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Interpersonal skills
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with diverse internal and external customers
Detail-oriented and able to organize and prioritize work independently
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately

Nice To Haves

Four-year degree: Business, English, or Pre-Law preferred
5+ years’ experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide corporate legal support to resolve complex contract and transactional matters by organizing, reviewing, and preparing documents and maintaining relevant files.
Review, draft, negotiate, and revise various contracts, which may include commercial sales, licensing, confidentiality, supply chain, professional services, and amendments, ensuring accuracy, compliance with legal and company standards, and flagging potential risks.
Research and summarize contractual terms and conditions, statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, executive orders, and legal codes.
Identify and discuss risks and advise company personnel on actions to address and mitigate such.
Schedule and coordinate meetings.
Handle and organize confidential and/or sensitive company information.
Interact with internal and external customers to resolve routine legal issues.

Benefits

Multiple plan options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug benefits.
Life Insurance coverage for you and options for your family.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Disability Benefits at no cost to you.
Profit Sharing Plans.
401(k) Savings Plan with company match.
Paid Vacation & Sick Days.
Paid Holidays.
Paid Wellness Day.
Community Time Off.
Employee Recognition Program.
Educational Reimbursement and Career Development Programs.