Legal Staff Paralegal in Austin, TX

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Contracts Administrator The candidate will be responsible for the preparing, negotiating, and reviewing various company contracts, including purchases, sales, and business partnerships. Prepare sales and purchase contracts. Negotiate contract terms with internal and external business partners. Review and update existing contracts. Explain terms and conditions to managers and interested parties. Ensure that employees understand and comply with company contracts. Analyze potential risks involved with specific contract terms. Stay up-to date with legislative changes and coordinate with the legal department as needed. Ensure all deadlines and conditions described on contracts are met (e.g. payments and shipping). Maintain organized system of physical and digital records. Create language standards for existing and new contracts. Maintain an audit file for each contract which will include original contract, all correspondence, changes/deviations, amendments, clarifications, payment schedules.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have a 4-year college degree. Paralegal background preferred. 3 to 5 years of working experience required. Must possess work authorization in the US that does not require sponsorship for a visa now or in the future.
Must demonstrate a strong attention to detail along with the ability to discover potential risks for the company. Able to analyze contracts with an eye toward reducing costs and increasing profits, while ensuring compliance with applicable law. Must have previous experience managing contracts and is familiar with legal requirements and terms of use.

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