Summary / Primary Role:
Provides paralegal support to the Chief Legal Officer and Associate General Counsel with regard to (i) all legal
drafting, review, approval, execution, and ongoing maintenance of company agreements and other corporate
documents, (ii) the drafting and review of corporate policies, (iii) the drafting, review, and maintenance of
corporate forms and contract templates, (iv) the drafting and review of statements of work and services
schedules, and (v) research and analysis of applicable industry laws and regulations and other corporate
compliance matters.
Paralegal will assist with the implementation and administration of a contract database and provide support for
the various stages of the contracting process (e.g., preparation, review, negotiation, execution) for all company
contracts in support of the company’s business strategy and activities.
Paralegal will provide support with respect to all Law Department affairs, including corporate governance,
contracts, employee matters, research, drafting, commercial matters, mergers and acquisitions, labor law and
employment, licensing and regulatory compliance, litigation, real estate, taxes, and intellectual property.
This position is performed with considerable independence, applying independent judgment and proficient
knowledge of legal terminology, documents, and procedures.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
(Management may amend or assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time)
Prepare written materials, including templates, correspondence, e-mail, reports, contract tracking
spreadsheets, and other documents
Organize a high volume of documents including contract database input and maintenance
Organize and maintain electronic files
Coordinate with Law Department staff and other departments in support of business operations
Draft and review correspondence, contracts, and other documents
Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., Finance, Human Resources, Tax, Marketing) to ensure
efficient workflow and handling of requests
Assist where needed with other Law Department matters
Assist in the management of the contract negotiation process, including performing initial review of
client comments to identify areas of concern and recommend solutions; obtain input from company
management and subcontractors, prepare client response and coordinate/participate in negotiation
calls and meetings
Be the initial reviewer for 3 rd party vendor agreements
Support the company in all aspects of the contract life-cycle
Participate in implementation of new technical solutions to better improve workflow and efficiency
of the Law Department
Interact with internal business partners and serve as a subject matter expert for contracts
administration-related issues
Communicate with internal business partners regarding the risks presented by contract terms and
possible strategies to mitigate such risk
Use initiative and discretion in accomplishing routine assignments with minimal supervision
Research legal issues and engage in fact gathering and checking to provide support on all assigned
legal matters
Other job duties as assigned
Qualifications and Key Skills:
(The following are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills or ability required for this
position)
Team player; in-office position. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and provide legal analysis
for executive management and business operations leaders
4-year bachelor’s degree in legal studies or post-graduate paralegal training
Experience in the transportation and logistics industries preferred; but not required
Excellent communication skills—verbal and written
Minimum of 7 years of corporate paralegal contracting experience; two years public or private sector firm
experience desired
Experience using a CRM or related tool to manage contracts
Thorough understanding of contract language and its impact to an organization
Time management skills; ability to handle high volume requests
Superior organizational skills to maintain order of files and prioritize work
Ability to work well with all levels of management and staff, as well as outside clients and partners
High level of proficiency in using office equipment and in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office
products: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Flexible, self-starter and quick learner
High degree of initiative
Committed work ethic with ability to work independently, multi-task, and manage time effectively
Service and detail oriented
Extremely professional with a high level of maturity, discretion and adherence to confidentiality
Proficiency with research and various research software (e.g., Thomson-Reuters)