Paralegal Supply Chain Analyst I-IV

FirstEnergy • Akron, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an open position within FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. The reporting location for this onsite position may be based at either FirstEnergy’s Akron, OH; Greensburg, PA; or Reading, PA location. The Supply Chain Analyst is part of the Contract Review Team (CRT) in Supply Chain Support Services. The role reviews, approves, and negotiates contract terms and conditions with FirstEnergy Corp. vendors to support Supply Chain processes and Business Unit deadlines. The position works closely with Supply Chain Buyers, Business Units, Legal, Management, and other internal stakeholders. This position reports to the Supervisor, Supply Chain Supplier Development and Contracts. The Contract Review Team plays a critical role in supporting FirstEnergy’s procurement and business operations. Analysts gain exposure to a wide variety of commercial agreements, business functions, and strategic initiatives while building expertise in contract management, legal processes, procurement, risk management, and contract lifecycle administration. Position level and compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate’s education, relevant experience, demonstrated skills, and overall qualifications.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies; ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate; or Equivalent combination of education and relevant contract, legal, procurement, or business experience.
• Relevant work experience in contract review or negotiation.
• Strong attention to detail, proofreading skills, and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interpret and evaluate contractual language, identify material issues, and recommend practical solutions within established guidelines.
• Ability to identify matters requiring escalation and coordinate timely review by Legal, Management, or other stakeholders.
• Exceptional organization, project coordination, deadline management, and document control skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and contract workflows in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Legal, Supply Chain, Business Units, Risk, Audit, Tax, and external suppliers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to learn and effectively use contract management, document repository, and business systems.
• Ability to deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines.
• Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Pre-Law, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Experience supporting contract review, contract administration, procurement, supply chain, legal operations, or corporate legal functions.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and tracking contracts, amendments, exhibits, redlines, and related legal or commercial documentation.
• Knowledge of contract terminology, legal documentation, negotiation principles, and contract lifecycle processes.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management systems, document repositories, SharePoint, SAP, Coupa CLM, or similar business applications.
• Experience supporting utilities, energy, infrastructure, regulated industries, or complex commercial procurement activities.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Master's degree in a related field.
• Advanced experience in contract negotiation, contract administration, procurement, legal operations, or corporate law.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex contract negotiations and analyzing non-standard provisions to develop risk-mitigation recommendations.
• Professional certifications related to contract management, procurement, legal studies, or supply chain management, such as CPCM, CPSM, NIGP certification, or Certified Paralegal credentials.

Responsibilities

• Independently review terms and conditions, analyze legal and business risks, and recommend acceptance of or proposed changes to contract language within established guidelines, including escalation to FirstEnergy Legal or Management when appropriate.
• Independently review and recommend the use of previously approved non-standard terms and conditions and internal precedent for proposed procurements.
• Assist Supply Chain Buyers in selecting the appropriate FirstEnergy standard terms and conditions templates, contract forms, exhibits, and related documents for proposed procurements.
• Work with Supply Chain Buyers, Business Units, Legal, Risk, Audit, Tax, vendors, and other stakeholders to negotiate terms and conditions for materials and services in a timely manner.
• Manage agreements through the contract lifecycle, including intake, review, routing, negotiation, approval, signature, execution, storage, amendment, renewal, and closeout activities.
• Track contract status, key dates, milestones, renewals, amendments, expiration dates, notices, obligations, approvals, and open issues; follow up with stakeholders to support timely completion.
• Review supplier-proposed terms, redlines, and non-standard provisions; summarize key issues and coordinate recommendations with Legal and business stakeholders.
• Identify and document legal, commercial, operational, and financial risks in contract terms, including confidentiality, indemnity, limitation of liability, insurance, compliance, payment, term and termination, and other material provisions.
• Prepare contract summaries, issue lists, status reports, trackers, correspondence, and metrics related to contract requests, turnaround times, execution status, renewals, and workflow performance.
• Maintain organized contract files, version control, approved language, amendments, correspondence, and supporting documentation to ensure accurate storage and retrieval.
• Conduct research on internal precedents, previously approved contract language, standard terms, procurement requirements, and related contracting issues; compile findings and recommendations for review.
• Conduct periodic audits of Supply Chain Buyer adherence to Supply Chain procedures and support document collection or issue resolution for audit, dispute, regulatory, or legal requests.
• Monitor and report contract metrics and identify opportunities to improve contract workflows, consistency, compliance, and turnaround times.
• Draft internal communications and correspondence related to contract status, contract issues, approvals, signature packages, and supplier follow-up items.
• Perform other contract reviews, contract administration, and Supply Chain support duties as assigned.

Benefits

• competitive pay plus incentive compensation
• company-sponsored pension plan
• 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution
• a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs
• skills development training with tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree