Legal Specialist II - Bankruptcy and Credit

Cencora; Alabama; On-site; USD 72,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare logistics company is seeking a Legal Specialist II focused on Bankruptcy and Credit in Alabama. The role involves handling bankruptcy-related matters, managing commercial contracts, and supporting various business units. Ideal candidates should have over five years of experience in credit and commercial contracting, alongside strong problem-solving and communication skills. A competitive salary and growth opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision care

Paid parental and caregiver leave

Professional development resources

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in credit and bankruptcy matters.
• Experience with general commercial contracting is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review and file proofs of claim related to bankruptcy dockets.
• Prepare demand letters and oversee collections matters.
• Assist attorneys with complex contracting issues.

Skills

Credit and bankruptcy expertise

Contract drafting skills

Strong problem-solving ability

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

5+ years of related experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

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Job Details

The Legal Department at Cencora is growing! We are looking for a paralegal with strong aptitude and ability in credit, collection and bankruptcy matters as well as a capability and interest in commercial contracting. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of bankruptcy law, secured transactions, and loan documentation. The ideal candidate should also have several years of experience with general commercial contracting. Candidates must possess business savvy, be able to manage multiple projects, and work in a collaborative manner.

The position title is Legal Specialist II and reports to a designated managing attorney. In this role, the Legal Specialist II will provide credit and contracting support to various distribution business units of Cencora.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for reviewing bankruptcy dockets and the preparation and filing of proofs of claim
• Analyze and prepare defenses to preference and avoidance actions
• Review and negotiate amendments to credit agreements and subordination agreements
• Prepare demand letters and oversee collections matters
• Reviews, prepares, and evaluates agreements to ensure accuracy and interpret business unit commitments, with the goal of minimizing exposure to risk.
• Works closely with subject matter experts to validate content of contracts to resolve inconsistencies in a timely manner
• Assesses and identifies the need for legal review and engages attorneys as needed, by setting and managing continuously changing priorities as well as customer expectations
• Assists attorneys with complex contracting issues
• Provides project management assistance in connection with commercial contracting process
• Prepares standard contract revisions
• Supports inquiries from commercial teams regarding contracting policies, procedures, and contract status
• Responsible for the creation and management of contract templates
• Performs related duties as assigned
  
  

Experience And Educational Requirements

Requires expertise in credit and bankruptcy matters, commercial transactions, contract drafting as well as good writing, communication, and computer skills; normally requires a minimum of five (5) years of directly related experience with progressive levels of responsibility and other directly related experience. Experience in a financial institution, law firm or the legal department of a public or large company is desirable.

Minimum Skills, Knowledge And Ability Requirements

• Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Ability to analyze, identify, and draft contractual and legal language
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing
• Ability to evaluate and prioritize tasks
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to offer and implement ideas to improve efficiency and effectiveness of both self and team
• Strong business acumen
• Working knowledge of computers and software programs necessary to operate effectively with company systems and programs, especially MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
• Experience with contract management systems preferred but not required
  
  

What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora

Full time

Salary Range*

$72,200 - 103,290

• This Salary Range reflects a National Average for this job. The actual range may vary based on your locale. Ranges in Colorado/California/Washington/New York/Hawaii/Vermont/Minnesota/Massachusetts/Illinois State-specific locations may be up to 10% lower than the minimum salary range, and 12% higher than the maximum salary range.
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies: AmerisourceBergen Services Corporation

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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