What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technology Contracts Paralegal position at UST?
Role Description
Who we are:
Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.
UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000 practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.
With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.
Visit us at www.ust.com
You Are
A paralegal who will provide administrative support for Contract Services Team. You will assist and provide a range of legal support and administration to lawyers and other legal professionals that work at the Legal and Contract’s department.
The Opportunity
Role Location: Remote
Compensation Range: $75,000 – $95,000
Benefits
Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.
Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).
All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.
What We Believe
We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.
Humility
We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.
Humanity
Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.
Integrity
We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.
UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.
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Skills
Commercial Contracts,Vetting Contracts,Contract Management
Who we are:
Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.
UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000 practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.
With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.
Visit us at www.ust.com
You Are
A paralegal who will provide administrative support for Contract Services Team. You will assist and provide a range of legal support and administration to lawyers and other legal professionals that work at the Legal and Contract’s department.
The Opportunity
- Compare documents, draft, review, research, and organizational assistance to in-house attorneys in the negotiation of customer and vendor agreements and other commercial transaction documents.
- Manage the review and approval process of customer contracts to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures in accordance with SLAs.
- Perform administrative duties including creating, preparing, proofreading, verifying, and editing material for accuracy and clarity
- Organize and manage documents including the creation of spreadsheets and retrieval systems. Coordinate the collection review and production of various contractual documents. Administer Legal Matter Management tool and facilitate payments to outside counsel. Maintain and manage commercial agreements databases and CLM
- Perform research and support activities to assist attorneys. Must be proactive and able to identify issues legal risks and potential liabilities in order to report these to the corporate attorneys
- Support and maintain the Contract Legal Management tool Process documents for signature and maintain executed agreements in repository. Manage repository site including permissions folder creation and updates.
- Triage the Contract’s mailbox including routing and coordination in accordance with timeframes and SLA
- Conduct legal and factual research and statistical analyses as directed by reporting attorney
- Manage multiple priorities track extensive detail and deliver within tight deadlines
- Demonstrate ability to be a team player and self-starter with drive and initiative. High integrity and great judgment positive attitude and commitment to excellence
- Handles confidential information professionally and consistent with legal and ethical policies
- Collaborate across functional teams and foster collaborative environment
- Coordinate with various stakeholders in different departments to ensure compliance with company policy in all customer contracts
- Train internal customers on company contracting processes and procedures
- At least 8 years of experience in relevant corporate paralegal experience with an emphasis on contracting
- Advanced computer skills to prepare complex correspondence, reports, charts, tables, graphs, and forms.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, DocuSign, and Adobe Acrobat Professional Ability to adapt to new technology
- Superior writing and oral communication skills
- Excellent time management skills, attention to detail with ability to multi-task
- Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure
- Must have the ability to work as part of a team, as well as work independently. Ability to work with diverse groups and reach consensus
- People skills including good judgment and tact
- Experience working in international corporations and foreign business knowledge
- Associate degree or equivalent experience
- Paralegal certification preferred
Role Location: Remote
Compensation Range: $75,000 – $95,000
Benefits
Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.
Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).
All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.
What We Believe
We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.
Humility
We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.
Humanity
Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.
Integrity
We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.
UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.
#ust
#uststat
Skills
Commercial Contracts,Vetting Contracts,Contract Management
Salary : $75,000 - $95,000
