Paralegal

Wheels, Inc; Illinois; Híbrido; USD 79.000 - 111.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Wheels, Inc. seeks a Paralegal II to provide advanced legal support in the corporate department. The role emphasizes contracts, governance, compliance, and regulatory matters, with the ability to work independently and balance priorities across departments.

You will assist attorneys with drafting and reviewing contracts, manage contract workflows, and support entity management while mentoring junior paralegals and driving process improvements. Hybrid role in IL/GA.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in legal studies, business, or related field preferred.
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program required.
• 8+ years of paralegal experience with corporate in-house teams.
• Experience with contract management, governance, or compliance.

Responsabilidades

• Draft, review and negotiate routine contracts under attorney supervision.
• Maintain contract management systems and track key terms.
• Assist in improving contract workflows and playbooks.
• Support entity management and corporate governance activities.
• Assist with compliance and regulatory monitoring across functions.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and outside counsel as needed.
• Support litigation and risk management processes and document management.

Conocimientos

Contract management

Legal research

Legal writing

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication

Educación

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree in legal studies / related field

Herramientas

CLM tools

Document management systems

Descripción del empleo

Paralegal# Careers at Wheels## ParalegalApply: Hybrid: Schaumburg, IL: Alpharetta, GA: Full time: Posted 7 Days Ago: R5551## ## ## **Job Description:****JOB OVERVIEW**The Paralegal II provides advanced legal and administrative support to the corporate legal department, with a strong focus on **contracts, corporate governance, compliance, litigation management and regulatory matters**. This role requires the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate with business stakeholders across departments. The Paralegal II will assist attorneys with contract drafting and review, compliance programs, entity management, litigation management and other corporate legal functions, while mentoring junior paralegals and contributing to process improvements within the legal team.**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*** **Contracts & Transactional Support** + Draft, review, and negotiate routine contracts (e.g., NDAs, vendor agreements, service agreements) under attorney supervision. + Maintain contract management systems, track key terms, and ensure compliance with contract obligations. + Assist in implementing and improving contract workflows and playbooks. + **Corporate Governance** - Support entity management, including preparation and filing of corporate documents. - Maintain certain corporate records. - Assist with board and committee meeting preparation, including maintaining records. + **Compliance & Regulatory Support** - Assist with compliance monitoring programs, including data privacy and industry-specific regulations. - Research and track new laws and regulations that impact the business. - Prepare compliance training materials. + **Cross-Functional Collaboration** - Serve as a liaison between the legal team and internal departments such as Procurement, HR, Finance, Operations, Marketing and IT. - Provide clear and timely guidance to business partners on legal processes and requirements. - Coordinate with outside counsel as needed. + **Litigation & Risk Management** - Support management of claims and litigation matters, including vicarious liability claims, fact gathering, discovery, and document management. - Coordinate with insurers and assist with incident reporting and compliance documentation.**LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES*** This position has no leadership responsibilities.**COMPETENCIES - SKILLS*** Business-oriented mindset with the ability to balance legal risk and operational needs.* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.* Collaborative and approachable team player.* High degree of professionalism, integrity, and discretion with sensitive information.* Proficiency with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools and document management systems.* Strong legal research and writing skills.* Excellent organizational, project management, and communication abilities.* Ability to manage multiple projects independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE*** Bachelor’s degree in legal studies, business, or related field preferred.* Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program required.* **8+ years of paralegal experience**, with at least 3 years supporting a corporate in-house legal team.* Demonstrated experience with contract management, corporate governance, or compliance.**CORE VALUES**At Wheels, we believe in fostering a culture that is built on our Core Values and Guiding Principles. We cultivate a culture of excellence and innovation by upholding these values, driving our collective success and growth.* **Integrity** – Always act with integrity and honesty.* **One Team** – Treat others with dignity and respect; act as a cohesive, inclusive and accountable team that is making a difference.* **Innovation** – Drive continuous improvement, spark creativity and embrace next generation thinking.* **Customer Success** – Ensure that customer and driver success is at the heart of everything we do.**CULTURAL ATTRIBUTES**At Wheels, our culture guides us how we work every day, and we look for team members who show these behaviors:* **Discipline Drives Quality** – Plan the Trip: Think proactively, hold a high bar, follow through by leveraging experience and systems. To produce quality outcomes, we must be intentional and deliberate in everything we do, from big bets to daily execution.* **Intellectually Curious** – Fuel Your Minds: Be bold, challenge assumptions, think differently, look outside the box. Strive to unlock your own thinking and create new possibilities.* **Commit and Deliver** – Own It: Take responsibility for your work, from start to finish, and be accountable for the results. Think and act like an owner of the business.* **Relationships Matter** – Share the Ride: Trust is central, both with key internal and external stakeholders. Relationships are not a side effect of work but a driver of success.**JOB SPECIFICATIONS, PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT** **Work Environment:** This hybrid position is in Georgia or Illinois and operates in a professional office environment. **Position Type/Standard Schedule:** This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday. **Travel:** Occasional travel (less than 10%) is expected for this position to visit with client. **Physical Demands:** While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly talk and hear, and use hands and fingers to operate call center tools. **DISCLAIMER**Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.### Our BenefitsWheels recognizes benefits are a significant part of your employee experience, and we've created a robust benefits package that is market-leading, competitive offerings so you and your family can receive outstanding care. Please click here for an overview of the benefits available to you and your family.Pay Range:$79,100-$110,800The base salary range for this position is listed above. This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan which is based on company performance and individual performance. Compensation ranges are based on several factors including job function, level, and geographic location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience, education, certifications, skill level and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed here.