Contract Paralegal (approx 6-month contract)

The primary function of the Contract Paralegal is the administration and organization of LES’s existing contracts; the negotiation and revision of customer agreements and other contracts based on LES templates; Reviewing and commenting on RFP and RFQ proposals prior to bid submission; and general assistance to the members of the Leadership and other duties as assigned. The role will require working closely with numerous divisions of LES including EH&S, Sales, Operations, and Purchasing.

Compensation: $38 to 40/hr

Approximate 4-to-6-month contract length

Part time (20 to 30 hrs/week)

Flexible schedules possible!

Essential Functions

• Prepare various customer, sales, and purchasing contracts
• Negotiate contract terms with internal and external business partners
• Review and update existing contracts
• Explain terms and conditions to managers and interested parties
• Analyze potential risks involved with specific contract terms
• Maintain organized system of physical and digital records
• Create language standards for existing and new contracts
• Prepare contract change notices and the reporting and status of LES and customer deliverables.
• Prepare and disseminate information to appropriate employees regarding contract status and facilitate meetings when necessary.
• Analyze and mitigate risk.
• Ensure contract execution in accordance with company policy.
• Complete registrations and submissions for vendor credentialing such as ISNetworld and Avetta.
• Review and analyze private and public RFP’s and RFQ’s
• Performs other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

· Knowledge of standard contracting administration procedures, concepts, principles and methods.

· Excellent organizational and file management skills

· Effective negotiation and persuasive skills.

· Strong interpersonal skills over the phone and in person with the ability to effectively work with others to solicit and share information.

· Team player with a positive attitude and must be very comfortable with continuously changing tasks, opportunities, and priorities.

· Organized and analytic in thinking style and approach to work; extremely strong attention to detail is crucial

· Flexible and adaptable when requested to make change in work assignment

· Excellent oral and written communication skills.

· High energy and the ability to manage multiple assignments initiatives and work well under pressure and deadlines.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

· Exemplary business ethics, professionalism, and integrity

· Relies on solid experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of skills and experience.
• Paralegal experience or certification required
• 2-5 years of contract management (review, writing, redlining and negotiating) experience or other related experience with contracting in a corporate environment.

Working Environment:

· There are no special physical requirements for this position

· General office conditions

· Some light lifting and bending

· Periods of sitting

This job description in no way states of implies these are the only duties to be performed by the employee incumbent in the position. Employees will be required to follow any other legal or ethical job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Liquid Environmental Solutions has an “at will” relationship with team members.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $38.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you familiar with service contracts, vendor contract, supplier contracts, NDA’s? Please explain:

Experience:

• drafting, reviewing, and redlining of contracts: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Irving, TX 75063 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $38 - $40