Senior Legal Assistant - Contract Law

Make a difference as a Senior Legal Assistant by providing support, performing legal and business research, and assisting attorneys in the Legal Department. The ideal candidate is articulate, proactive, reliable, and possesses excellent communication skills, with exceptional grammar, spelling, and proofreading abilities. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, the ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide corporate legal support to resolve complex contract and transactional matters by organizing, reviewing, and preparing documents and maintaining relevant files.
• Review, draft, negotiate, and revise various contracts, including commercial sales, licensing, confidentiality, supply chain, professional services, and amendments, ensuring accuracy, compliance with legal and company standards, and flagging potential risks.
• Research and summarize contractual terms and conditions, statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, executive orders, and legal codes.
• Identify and discuss risks and advise company personnel on actions to address and mitigate such risks.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings.
• Handle and organize confidential and/or sensitive company information.
• Interact with internal and external customers to resolve routine legal issues.

Requirements

• Minimum two-year degree and paralegal certificate.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in contract law support.
• Four-year degree in Business, English, or Pre-Law preferred.
• 5+ years of experience preferred.
• Knowledge of legal concepts, corporate, and employment law.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and use of technology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively and professionally with diverse internal and external customers.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to organize and prioritize work independently.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, standard business hours, in office.

Pay

The expected base salary for this position starts at $61,000 annually, depending on experience. This position is also bonus eligible based on specific and relevant business metrics.

Benefits

• Multiple plan options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug benefits.
• Life Insurance coverage for you and options for your family.
• Flexible Spending Accounts to save on expenses.
• Disability Benefits at no cost to you.
• Profit Sharing Plans to share in our success.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match to help secure your future.
• Paid Vacation & Sick Days.
• Paid Holidays throughout the year.
• Paid Wellness Day to focus on preventive care and prioritize your health.
• Community Time Off to volunteer.
• Predictable Work Schedules: no weekends or nights for most roles.
• Employee Recognition Program to celebrate achievements.
• Educational Reimbursement and Career Development Programs.

Benefit eligibility may vary across locations and roles.