Logistics Contract Paralegal

BTI Solutions • Plano, TX

2d

About The Position

Logistics Contract Paralegal Key Responsibilities: · Contract Management o Review contract request forms and collect information necessary for contracts o Draft, review, edit and analyze various types of contracts, including NDAs, logistics services agreements, transportation agreements, warehouse management agreements and the like o Provide guidance and support to colleagues regarding contract-related matters o Handle amendments and/or supplemental agreements of existing contracts as needed to accommodate changes in business requirements o Coordinate with various departments to ensure contracts are in compliance with legal and regulatory standards, and company policies · Contract Negotiation o Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, procurement, finance, pricing, sales, and operations to ensure alignment on contract terms and conditions o Act as the point of contact for contract-related discussions, and serve as key liaison between corporate counsel and other stakeholders o Strive to achieve favorable terms and conditions while maintaining strong client relationships · Administrative Support o Provide administrative support of the day-to-day activities of SL Legal & Compliance o Process budget requests and invoices, expenses and reimbursements and the like o Maintain and update logistics-related licenses and insurance policies o Organize and prepare for meetings, events, presentations and reports · Documentation and Record-Keeping o Route contracts for signature, collect and save fully executed contracts in designated shared folders o Manage the contract lifecycle through Cello, including amendments, renewals, and termination processes o Maintain accurate and organized contract records in team’s shared folders and files o Create and maintain a contract database, contract-related information and other references · Legal Research and Compliance o Conduct legal research on laws and regulations specific to the logistics and transportation industry o Assist in ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations in the logistics industry · Litigation Support and Others o Assist in other legal matters such as litigation, claims, and other disputes o Develop and provide contract/legal training to internal clients in a clear and understandable manner o Perform other duties as assigned or required

Requirements

• College degree or equivalent work experience
• Paralegal certificate or Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree or Minimum of 1 years of experience as a contract manager, preferably in the logistics or transportation industry
• High energy, fast learner, flexible and able to execute in a fast-paced, very diverse environment
• Ability to prioritize numerous projects under deadline pressure, and work extended hours as required
• Well-organized and detail oriented with an outstanding work ethic and customer-oriented attitude
• Familiarity with a wide variety of corporate and commercial agreements
• Strong administrative, interpersonal skills, and excellent verbal and written communication
• Excellent research, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and as a good team player
• Work across time zones and cultures with a cross functional group of stakeholders
• Proficient with software including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); and ability to conduct internet research and learn to use internal contract management tools such as Cello, our integrated logistics platform
• English , Korean Bi-Lingual

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of logistics and supply chains industry a plus

Responsibilities

• Contract Management
• Review contract request forms and collect information necessary for contracts
• Draft, review, edit and analyze various types of contracts, including NDAs, logistics services agreements, transportation agreements, warehouse management agreements and the like
• Provide guidance and support to colleagues regarding contract-related matters
• Handle amendments and/or supplemental agreements of existing contracts as needed to accommodate changes in business requirements
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure contracts are in compliance with legal and regulatory standards, and company policies
• Contract Negotiation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, procurement, finance, pricing, sales, and operations to ensure alignment on contract terms and conditions
• Act as the point of contact for contract-related discussions, and serve as key liaison between corporate counsel and other stakeholders
• Strive to achieve favorable terms and conditions while maintaining strong client relationships
• Administrative Support
• Provide administrative support of the day-to-day activities of SL Legal & Compliance
• Process budget requests and invoices, expenses and reimbursements and the like
• Maintain and update logistics-related licenses and insurance policies
• Organize and prepare for meetings, events, presentations and reports
• Documentation and Record-Keeping
• Route contracts for signature, collect and save fully executed contracts in designated shared folders
• Manage the contract lifecycle through Cello, including amendments, renewals, and termination processes
• Maintain accurate and organized contract records in team’s shared folders and files
• Create and maintain a contract database, contract-related information and other references
• Legal Research and Compliance
• Conduct legal research on laws and regulations specific to the logistics and transportation industry
• Assist in ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations in the logistics industry
• Litigation Support and Others
• Assist in other legal matters such as litigation, claims, and other disputes
• Develop and provide contract/legal training to internal clients in a clear and understandable manner
• Perform other duties as assigned or required

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level