Remote Senior Contract Management Paralegal

Summary

Join Agile Legal, a rapidly growing company, as a Senior-Level Contract Specialist or Paralegal! This 1099 remote, project-based position offers the opportunity to provide contract management services to diverse clients. You will leverage your expertise in SaaS review and commercial agreements, drafting, and redlining contracts. The ideal candidate possesses at least ten years of specialized experience and advanced computer skills. This role demands collaboration, dedication, attention to detail, and strong communication skills. Apply now to contribute to our team's success!

Requirements

• Minimum of ten years specialized experience as a contract specialist or paralegal
• Experience with one or more software platforms including but not limited to platforms for virtual interactions (i.e., Teams and/or Zoom), contract repositories, CRMs, and timekeeping systems
• Training and/or certifications as a contract specialist or paralegal
• Advanced computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office suite v.10 or above
• Competent with Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Proven work experience as a contract specialist, paralegal, or similar role
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• In-depth knowledge of procurement regulations, contract documents and legal specifications

Responsibilities

• Abstract contracts, build playbooks, review and redline contracts using track changes in MS Word v10 or higher
• Draft, review and redline Nondisclosure Agreements, Consultant Agreements, Master Service Agreements, Purchase Orders, Statements of Work, Amendments, Assignments and Terminations
• Communicate regularly with Practice Area Director/Manager to discuss challenges, and successes and share client activity
• Continually develop subject matter expertise
• Maintain performance standards by ensuring availability as necessary to fulfill client-requested needs; ensuring excellent work quality and efficiency; and fulfilling expectations on all essential duties and responsibilities
• Continue to pursue all self-study reading, exercises, and activities on a regular basis; engage in one-on-one training with the Practice Area Director/Manager when requested; receive feedback and implement suggestions
• Prepare contractual agreements using current research methods and gain knowledge of a client's needs and have the ability to fulfill its requirements
• Collaborate with a legal team consisting of lawyers, paralegals, executives, and office staff
• Ensure that the terms of contractual agreements are written in language that is legally binding and in accordance with the desires of the client
• Assist clients in interpreting contracts as business needs arise to fulfill the terms of or to terminate contracts on mutually amicable terms
• Review contract terms and conditions to verify that they follow client policies and all applicable federal and state regulations
• Clearly explain contract terminology to clients and other interested parties in simple, everyday language
• Self-monitor progress according to the schedule of completion to submit drafts and documents in a timely manner
• Proofread, edit, and fact-check legal documents for accuracy and consistency, according to a style guide if provided by the client
• Research regulations to ensure contracts are updated and in compliance with laws

Preferred Qualifications

• Multi-state experience
• SaaS review experience among other commercial agreement experience
• Experience drafting and redlining contract agreements