Contract Paralegal

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Contracts Paralegal to join our Atlanta Legal Department for an approximately six-month engagement. You will review supplier contracts, draft and revise agreements, and help manage contracts and records with autonomy.

The role requires 4+ years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a continuous-improvement mindset. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally to drive efficient contracting processes and leverage technology.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant legal or commercial contracts experience.
• Experience drafting and revising contracts in various settings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Excellent organization and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to identify and manage contractual and business risks.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to facilitate execution and drive work to completion.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office; quickly learn new systems and technologies.
• Continuous-improvement mindset and experience using processes/tech to gain efficiencies.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage

Responsibilities

• Review supplier contracts and related documentation.
• Draft, review, and revise supplier contracts, amendments, and addenda.
• Prepare contract extensions, renewals, and terminations.
• Conduct contract research, validation, and related analysis.
• Provide day-to-day contract support to the Legal Department.
• Support contract management activities and help maintain accurate contract records.
• Identify opportunities to improve legal and contracting processes, systems, and workflows.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to facilitate contract execution and implement solutions.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Help identify opportunities to leverage technology and process improvements to increase efficiency.

Skills

Contract drafting

Commercial contracts

Attention to detail

Project management

MS Office proficiency

Independent with cross-functional

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Paralegal to join our Legal Department in Atlanta for an approximately six-month engagement. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional with strong commercial contracts experience who enjoys working collaboratively, managing multiple priorities, and finding ways to improve processes and technology. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience supporting commercial contracts, whether gained in a law firm, corporate legal department, or business environment. You should be comfortable drafting and revising agreements with a degree of autonomy and have the judgment to identify and help manage contractual and business risks.

What You'll Do

• Review supplier contracts and related documentation.
• Draft, review, and revise supplier contracts, amendments, and addenda.
• Prepare contract extensions, renewals, and terminations.
• Conduct contract research, validation, and related analysis.
• Provide day-to-day contract support to the Legal Department.
• Support contract management activities and help maintain accurate contract records.
• Identify opportunities to improve legal and contracting processes, systems, and workflows.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to facilitate contract execution and implement solutions.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Help identify opportunities to leverage technology and process improvements to increase efficiency.

Required:

• 4+ years of relevant legal and/or commercial contracts experience.
• Experience drafting and revising contracts in a law firm, corporate legal department, or business setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to identify, assess, and manage contractual and business risks.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to facilitate execution of solutions and drive work through completion.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to quickly learn new systems and technologies.
• A continuous-improvement mindset and enthusiasm for using processes and technology to create efficiencies.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

If you bring commercial contracts experience, strong legal judgment, and a passion for improving the way legal teams work, we'd love to hear from you

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