Corporate Paralegal

Socket.dev; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to join the legal team in Springfield, IL. You will support the Deputy Chief Counsel and Compliance Officer with contract review, administration, and governance-related tasks.

You will oversee a team of contract coordinators, ensure contracts are drafted, negotiated, executed, and maintained, and provide essential legal and administrative support in a fast-paced, physician-driven environment.

Prior leadership experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• 5+ years in-house or law firm experience preferred.
• Proven experience in contract management.
• Prior leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the drafting, reviewing, editing, processing, executing, and maintaining of contracts in accordance with Springfield Clinic policies and standards.
• Implement best practices for contract management.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure contracts meet business requirements.
• Oversee team of contract coordinators.
• Act as a point of contact for contract-related inquiries and facilitate communication between parties involved.
• Assist in the negotiation and amendment of contracts as needed, addressing terms, conditions, and discrepancies.
• Identify and communicate potential risks or issues associated with contracts to relevant parties and propose solutions.
• Assess various types of business proposals and determine appropriate legal contract template to be prepared and utilized.
• Obtain legal review of proposed contracts as required and communicate results.
• Support contract dispute resolution and provide documentation as necessary.
• Monitor contract timelines, deliverables, and milestones to ensure compliance and timely execution.
• Maintain organized contract records and databases, ensuring information is up-to-date, accurate, and easily accessible.
• Communicate contract changes/updates to appropriate departments.
• Provide periodic reports on contract status, metrics, and performance to Administration.
• Organize, review, and analyze due diligence documents and information in connection with transactions.
• Assist in maintaining corporate records, preparing material for administrative, committee, and board meetings, and drafting and filing corporate governance documents.
• Provide general administrative support.
• Conduct legal research on various topics.
• Follow Clinic policies and procedures.
• Follow safety practices in performance of all job duties.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, legal requirements, and trends related to contract management.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Contract management

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Contract management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Corporate Paralegal is a key member of the legal team, providing comprehensive support for the Deputy Chief Counsel and Compliance Officer, with a focus on contract review and administration and transaction and corporate governance support. In addition, this role oversees a team of contract coordinators to ensure that contracts are properly drafted, negotiated, executed, and maintained.

Reports to Deputy Chief Counsel and Compliance Officer

Principal Responsibilities

• Coordinate the drafting, reviewing, editing, processing, executing, and maintaining of contracts in accordance with Springfield Clinic policies and standards.
• Implement best practices for contract management.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure contracts meet business requirements.
• Oversee team of contract coordinators.
• Act as a point of contact for contract-related inquiries and facilitate communication between parties involved.
• Assist in the negotiation and amendment of contracts as needed, addressing terms, conditions, and discrepancies.
• Identify and communicate potential risks or issues associated with contracts to relevant parties and propose solutions.
• Assess various types of business proposals and determine appropriate legal contract template to be prepared and utilized.
• Obtain legal review of proposed contracts as required and communicate results.
• Support contract dispute resolution and provide documentation as necessary.
• Monitor contract timelines, deliverables, and milestones to ensure compliance and timely execution.
• Maintain organized contract records and databases, ensuring information is up-to-date, accurate, and easily accessible.
• Communicate contract changes/updates to appropriate departments.
• Provide periodic reports on contract status, metrics, and performance to Administration.
• Organize, review, and analyze due diligence documents and information in connection with transactions.
• Assist in maintaining corporate records, preparing material for administrative, committee, and board meetings, and drafting and filing corporate governance documents.
• Provide general administrative support.
• Conduct legal research on various topics.
• Follow Clinic policies and procedures.
• Follow safety practices in performance of all job duties.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, legal requirements, and trends related to contract management.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• 5+ years in-house or law firm experience preferred.
• Proven experience in contract management.
• Prior leadership experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong ethical and professional conduct in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Proficiency in using contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced, physician-driven environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with various stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Positive attitude.

Working Environment

• Office environment.

PHI/Privacy Level

HIPAA3