Legal Staff Paralegal in Oak Brook, IL

In-House

Oak Brook, IL

Legal Staff Paralegal in Oak Brook, IL

Legal Staff

Min 7 yrs required

No

Job Title: Contracts Coordinator

Job Responsibilities:
The Contracts Coordinator is integral to the company's Office of General Counsel (OGC) and collaborates with attorneys and other internal stakeholders on commercial and transactional matters. The key responsibilities include:
- Managing a deadline-driven engagement contract-related ancillary document review process and workflow for client-facing agreements.
- Identifying content within client service agreements and ancillary documents that need internal stakeholder review, such as Codes of Conduct, ESG policies, Data Privacy, IT Security, and other client policies.
- Distributing agreement provisions and related documents to relevant internal stakeholders, coordinating their timely review, and consolidating comments for contract negotiation.
- Working independently and collaboratively with OGC attorneys and other professionals to facilitate the client contracting process, which aids in driving revenue growth and enhancing client service strategies.
- Developing an understanding of commercial transactional agreements and ancillary documents such as MSAs, Codes of Conduct, Data Protection/Privacy, Sustainability, Environmental & Social Governance (ESG), IT Security, and other corporate policies.
- Reviewing and analyzing deadline-driven client transactional agreements and identifying internal stakeholders for feedback.
- Communicating with internal stakeholders to distribute relevant provisions requiring their review, along with expected response due dates.
- Developing and implementing a process for seeking required content contributions within specified timelines.
- Reviewing and assisting with editing and integrating information from all stakeholder contributors into a cohesive response throughout the contracting lifecycle.
- Collaborating with OGC attorneys to optimize legal contract management processes and improve efficiency.
- Utilizing contract management lifecycle tools and company technology to manage the ancillary document review process effectively.
- Providing high-quality, accurate, and efficient service and work product.
- Performing other duties as required.

Education and Experience Information:
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED and seven or more years of experience in contract review and contract management or similar experience is required. Alternatively, a Bachelor’s Degree is required, preferably with a focus in Business Administration, Marketing, English, Communications, Journalism, or Technical Writing.

Experience:
- A minimum of five years of experience in contract review and contract management or similar experience is required.
- Project management experience is required.
- Experience with professional services firms or procurement is preferred.

Software:
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel, is required.
- Advanced proficiency with technologies such as SharePoint and contract management software is required.

License(s)/Certification(s):
- Paralegal or procurement certifications or equivalent are preferred.

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- A positive client service attitude.
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to work both collaboratively and independently to achieve desired results.
- Solid business or legal review and writing skills, with a focus on identifying and understanding key contract clauses and corporate policies.
- Strong business acumen and the ability to understand and communicate the company’s business, processes, and policies.

Salary Information:
Individual salaries offered to candidates are determined after considering various factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography. The salary ranges for different locations are as follows:
- California Range: $75,000 - $100,000
- Colorado Range: $75,000 - $100,000
- Illinois Range: $75,000 - $100,000
- Maryland Range: $75,000 - $100,000
- Minnesota Range: $75,000 - $100,000
- NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $75,000 - $100,000
- Washington Range: $75,000 - $100,000
- Washington DC Range: $75,000 - $100,000

About Us:
Join us at the company, where you will find more than just a career; you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.

At the company, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we focus on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, clients, and communities. We are proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first by sharing financially in our growth in value with our . team. Our professionals provide assurance, tax, and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the . and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

We are the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by the company through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.

We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives and helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge, experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:

- Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients.
- Empowering team members to explore their full potential.
- Our talented team, who brings varying skills, knowledge, and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities.
- Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs.
- Focusing on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities.
- Our Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.”

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.