Contracts & Legal Operations Specialist

Packaging Corporation of America; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) in Lake Forest, IL, seeks a Contracts Administrator to support the Commercial Legal Department by reviewing, coordinating, and administering commercial contracts and related legal documentation. The role acts as a liaison between Legal and internal business partners, ensuring efficient processing in line with company policy.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in legal operations or contract administration, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to handle

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in legal operations, contract administration, or legal department support.
• Experience reviewing, processing, and coordinating commercial agreements and contract-related documentation.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Review, draft and revise commercial agreements using approved templates and guidelines.
• Coordinate contract review and approval with internal stakeholders and supervising attorneys.
• Track and manage contract status, deadlines, and renewals; maintain contract records.
• Provide administrative support to the Commercial Legal Team and coordinate meetings and travel.
• Assist with maintenance and standardization of contract templates and legal forms.

Skills

MS Office

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Contract management software

Document management system

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) in Lake Forest, IL, seeks a Contracts Administrator to support the Commercial Legal Department by reviewing, coordinating, and administering commercial contracts and related legal documentation. The role acts as a liaison between Legal and internal business partners, ensuring efficient processing in line with company policy.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in legal operations or contract administration, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to handle