What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contracts Paralegal I (Contract To Hire) East Coast position at OpenSpace?
This is a 6 month contract position with the possibility of conversion to full time.
Brief summary of role:
The "Base Salary: range represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for this position across all US locations including but not limited to CA, CO, NY, WA, NV, MD, CT and RI. The determination of this anticipated Base Salary involves the consideration of many factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: location of candidate, unique skill sets, experience, training, performance, licensure and certifications, as well as other business and organizational needs. Our anticipated Base Salary determination is just one component of OpenSpace's competitive total rewards strategy that also includes equity awards, paid time off, 401(k) retirement account, flexible time off, and paid parental leave. as well as other region-specific health and wellness benefits.
If this role isn't what you're looking for, please consider other open positions.
OpenSpace welcomes employees from varied backgrounds and walks of life, and it's reflected in our diverse community. OpenSpace is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Brief summary of role:
- Review, draft, negotiate, and administer a wide variety of contracts with outside entities ( industry customers, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, etc.).
- Identify contractual risks to management and take necessary actions to mitigate.
- Effectively and tactfully communicate, negotiate, and coordinate with internal staff and external entities to meet overall contract and business objectives and ensure favorable terms and conditions are established.
- Document policies and procedures and lead projects related to Contracts Department functions.
- Prepares agreements and amendments for approval by the Director of Legal.
- Manages contract renewal process working with management and client-facing team.
- Tracks sales and cancellations and provides monthly reports for management and as requested.
- Maintains updated contract information in Ironclad CLM and provides regular reporting.
- 5 years of experience in a law firm's corporate legal department or an in-house legal team .
- Bachelor's degree required
- Paralegal, Legal Secretary, or prior experience working with contracts preferred
- Experience with contract systems or automated software
- Basic knowledge of contract law, types of contracts, terms and conditions, legal requirements and the negotiation process.
- Strong understanding of legal terminology and procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines autonomously with a sense of urgency.
- Knowledge of risk management, intellectual property, database management, and familiarity with ERP systems are a plus
- Critical thinking, including devising creative solutions to resolve new and unexpected issues/uncertain situations.
- Strong working knowledge and skills with Microsoft Word, Excel.
- Knowledge of IronClad is a significant advantage
The "Base Salary: range represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for this position across all US locations including but not limited to CA, CO, NY, WA, NV, MD, CT and RI. The determination of this anticipated Base Salary involves the consideration of many factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: location of candidate, unique skill sets, experience, training, performance, licensure and certifications, as well as other business and organizational needs. Our anticipated Base Salary determination is just one component of OpenSpace's competitive total rewards strategy that also includes equity awards, paid time off, 401(k) retirement account, flexible time off, and paid parental leave. as well as other region-specific health and wellness benefits.
If this role isn't what you're looking for, please consider other open positions.
OpenSpace welcomes employees from varied backgrounds and walks of life, and it's reflected in our diverse community. OpenSpace is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $81,000 - $110,000
