Corporate Paralegal

Essential Job Functions

Legal General

• Leads and directs the administration of all contracts through the contract life cycle, including tracking of status of contract negotiations and maintenance of contract database.
• Liaises with internal clients on contract transmittal and review process
• Assists in preparation, review, drafting and negotiation of contracts and agreements between company and its customers whether standard or non-standard agreements, including vendor contracts, agent agreements, non-disclosures, and master service agreements.
• Assists corporate counsel in managing relationships with outside counsel.
• Organizes and maintains records and copies of executed agreements and other legal documents.
• Assists in Labor and Employment matters as required.
• Prepares demand letters and other litigation support documentation as required.
• Writes policy and/or procedure documents as assigned.
• Assists in identifying continuous improvement opportunities, particularly in contract management and administration

Real Estate

• Reviews and negotiates leases, subleases, and amendments for real-estate related documents.
• Engages with brokers, landlords and outside counsel on real estate matters.

Insurance

• Actively engages with insurance brokers and underwriters on renewal negotiations and claims management.

Corporate Governance

• Assists in corporate governance matters as assigned.
• Assists and manages all state and country registrations.
• Works with local counsel in the setting up of new entities in new countries.
• Other duties as assigned

Other Skills & Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of staff and management.
• Ability to take initiative and accountability.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Detail oriented, self-motivated, and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to prioritize significant workload and timely respond to requests in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment.
• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with contract management and administration software preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Position may require extended periods of sitting, computer use, standing and walking.

• Some light lifting may be required in some instances

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in contract management and administration.

• Understanding of contractual agreement types, contract verbiage and the underlying risks and obligations.

Certification & Licenses

• Professional certification may be required in some areas

MUST COMPLETE PI ASSESSMENT IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION:

https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/28w/Candidate_Link

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR CRANE?

At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.

We offer:

• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify Check.

More Information: http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify

Company benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.

Education

• Bachelors or better in Paralegal Studies or related field
• High School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)