What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal Contract Administrator position at American Cruise Lines?
Paralegal Contract Administrator – Guilford, CT
American Cruise Lines is seeking a Paralegal Contract Administrator to join the team at our Guilford, CT Corporate Headquarters. Our rapid expansion has made us the largest overnight passenger vessel in the US domestic market. As our fleet continues to grow, so does the need to build our portfolio of port partnerships and long-term lease agreements across the country.
This role will be responsible for providing detailed administrative support for the company’s growing portfolio of long-term lease agreements at ports across the country.
The administrator will ensure that all contract terms are met including but not limited to; payment terms, expiration dates and extension options. This position will work closely with our port partners across the country. This role will report to the Director of Port Development and Construction.
Responsibilities:
- Review long-term lease and docking agreements to ensure all terms of the contracts are met including payment terms, extension options, expiration dates, insurance requirements and capital investment requirements.
- Work closely with Accounts Payable team to ensure financial terms of contract are met.
- Create a tracking mechanism for requirements of all current and future contracts.
- Develop Executive Summaries for all contracts.
- Review draft agreements / contracts as needed.
- Organize and chair monthly-quarterly meetings with Executive Leadership to provide status updates for all contracts.
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with port partners across the country.
- Provide administrative support to supervisor including scheduling meetings both internal and external.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Proven paralegal and contract negotiation experience. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- Strong Organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English).
Work Schedule:
- Ability to work in-person at our Guilford, CT home office.
