Contract Paralegal

Liquid Brand•Irving, TX

17h

About The Position

The primary function of the Contract Paralegal is the administration and organization of LES’s existing contracts; the negotiation and revision of customer agreements and other contracts based on LES templates; Reviewing and commenting on RFP and RFQ proposals prior to bid submission; and general assistance to the members of the Leadership and other duties as assigned. The role will require working closely with numerous divisions of LES including EH&S, Sales, Operations, and Purchasing.

Requirements

Knowledge of standard contracting administration procedures, concepts, principles and methods.
Excellent organizational and file management skills
Effective negotiation and persuasive skills.
Strong interpersonal skills over the phone and in person with the ability to effectively work with others to solicit and share information.
Team player with a positive attitude and must be very comfortable with continuously changing tasks, opportunities, and priorities.
Organized and analytic in thinking style and approach to work; extremely strong attention to detail is crucial
Flexible and adaptable when requested to make change in work assignment
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
High energy and the ability to manage multiple assignments initiatives and work well under pressure and deadlines.
Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Exemplary business ethics, professionalism, and integrity
Relies on solid experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of skills and experience.
Paralegal experience or certification required
2-5 years of contract management (review, writing, redlining and negotiating) experience or other related experience with contracting in a corporate environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare various customer, sales, and purchasing contracts
Negotiate contract terms with internal and external business partners
Review and update existing contracts
Explain terms and conditions to managers and interested parties
Analyze potential risks involved with specific contract terms
Maintain organized system of physical and digital records
Create language standards for existing and new contracts
Prepare contract change notices and the reporting and status of LES and customer deliverables.
Prepare and disseminate information to appropriate employees regarding contract status and facilitate meetings when necessary.
Analyze and mitigate risk.
Ensure contract execution in accordance with company policy.
Complete registrations and submissions for vendor credentialing such as ISNetworld and Avetta.
Review and analyze private and public RFP’s and RFQ’s
Performs other duties or responsibilities as assigned.