Job Title: Paralegal
Job Responsibilities:
The paralegal will be responsible for coordinating with the sales, operations, technology, and legal teams, as well as customers, to draft, negotiate terms, and manage company commercial contracts. The position requires the ability to work independently and as an effective and engaged team member in a fast-paced environment. Strong initiative and follow-through are essential. Maintaining confidentiality and operating with the highest ethical standards and professionalism are mandatory. The paralegal will apply a bias for action whether working independently or as part of a team across various projects and assignments related to contract management.
The role involves working collaboratively within the company and its teams to ensure that relevant projects and objectives are executed and completed to expectations. The paralegal is responsible for modeling company values and promoting the company culture. Key responsibilities include:
- Working with the executive leadership team to understand services, products offered, and the company’s strategic objectives to ensure contracts effectively represent the company's goals and support desired outcomes of projects and partnerships.
- Collaborating with legal firms to draft, maintain, and update contract templates, implement best practices, support filings, and compliance to support business evolution.
- Enabling sales and other internal teams to win contracts by providing contract management services, addressing legal and business questions, and providing guidance and practical solutions.
- Designing, implementing, and following department processes to maintain transparency of legal review/negotiation for internal clients and tracking the status of current contracts.
- Supporting the company and its affiliates in filings for permits, certifications, and compliance needs.
- Identifying risks and efficiently communicating those risks to appropriate internal decision-makers for discussion and resolution.
Education and Experience Information:
- A BS or BA degree is required, with a JD-related degree preferred.
- Paralegal certification is required.
- Preferred three years of relevant experience as a paralegal, including in-house experience in supply chain and logistics or a related industry.
- Strong abilities and experience with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Effective time management and organization skills.
- Ability to collaborate and work independently while balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a high level of professionalism.
- Excellent customer service orientation, a high degree of professionalism, and the ability to work with limited direction.
- Self-motivated, with initiative and the ability to take ownership of and follow through with specific tasks.
- Skilled in developing collaborative internal and external relationships.
- Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of agreements.
- Must reside in the Westlake Village/Southern California area.
Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for the paralegal position.
Company is a leading provider of e-commerce supply chain and logistics consulting services and solutions, enabling clients to transform their operations for speed, service, and cost of fulfillment and delivery of goods and services. The company is committed to an inclusive workplace that does not discriminate based on race, nationality, religion, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity. The company is an EEOC employer and encourages any qualified individual to apply.
