Legal Analyst

Swisslog; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics solutions provider is seeking a Legal Support Specialist in Newport News, VA. This role involves managing incoming legal requests, administering insurance certificates, and supporting internal customers with contract management tasks. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree and experience in drafting and reviewing contracts. Strong communication and time management skills are essential, making this a vital position within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience drafting and reviewing contracts.
• Industrial experience in construction and engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail in contract management.
• Ability to manage multiple requests and work with management levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming legal requests using Microsoft Teams.
• Administer and manage insurance certificates and renewals.
• Support internal customers with contract management tasks.
• Draft corporate policies and other legal documents.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management.

Skills

Contract drafting

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Microsoft Office skills

Stakeholder management

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet reporting tools

Job description

Location: Newport News, VA or Atlanta, GA

Basic Functions: Provides contract and legal support to the Legal and internal Swisslog teams. Support includes, but is not limited to: liens, lien releases, construction licenses, insurance, contracts, annual reports, bonds, guarantees, and comfort letters. Tasks may include administration, contract review, providing comments, drafting and negotiating, legal research and writing, report preparation, presentation preparation, sales training, minute-taking, general administrative support (calendaring, proofreading, correspondence, etc.) This is an essential and key position within the legal department with high visibility to all facets of the organization.

Principal Accountabilities

• Management of incoming legal requests using Microsoft Teams and Planner.
• Manage and administer insurance certificates outbound and inbound as well as insurance renewals, insurance requirements negotiations in contracts.
• Direct communication with subcontractors in relation to contracts and insurance compliance.
• Support internal customers daily with requests on contract review, drafting, negotiations and general contract management and administration. Review contracts and understand contractual agreement terms. Assess appropriate risk level while reviewing and provide comments, drafting and negotiating each contract.
• Work closely with internal teams to validate new terms and seek approvals as needed.
• Prepare, review and evaluate renewal agreements.
• Respond to information requests from internal and external customers.
• Perform other related duties as required: may draft corporate policies, letter and other legal documents under the oversight of legal counsel.
• Maintains a clean and professional appearance at all times and promotes a positive image of the Swisslog Organization.
• Assists with legal compliance duties, including company policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of staff and management, and, as needed with client leadership and personnel. Understand and anticipate departmental needs and corporate matters; delivers high quality service and results.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Minimum

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience drafting, reviewing and contracts
• Industrial experience in Construction, Manufacturing, Automation, Material handling and Engineering.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office software skills with an emphasis on Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to utilize proprietary Internet based reporting functions
• Excellent time management and general organizational skills
• Experience supporting multiple levels of management
• Strong attention to detail, ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to work in an unsupervised environment
• Highly motivated self-starter

Desirable but not Essential

• Paralegal certification
• Contract Management certification
• Microsoft Office Certification or comparable expert skills
• Corporate governance and reporting experience, intellectual property experience.
• Experience working in a corporate legal department, as a contract specialist, or similar function