Paralegal - Chandler, AZ

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Chandler (AZ)

Hybrid

USD 107,000 - 155,000

Part time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Bechtel Chandler, AZ is seeking a part-time telework-enabled legal professional to support counsel with contract reviews, due diligence inquiries, and drafting of legal documents. This role involves outside counsel budget management, invoice review, and maintaining confidential information.

Hybrid work requires at least three days of in-person presence weekly at the office or project. The position emphasizes precise drafting, risk assessment, and coordinating internal protocols, with

Qualifications

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.
Minimum three years’ work experience in a large international law firm or corporation.
Strong in-house legal team experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Support business unit attorneys in drafting legal documentation and performing legal and factual research.
Review, negotiate (with legal direction), and track non-disclosure agreements.
Identify relevant jurisdictions where potential work is to be performed and cross-check licenses.
Maintain contract templates and ensure proper forms of agreement are used.
Manage key business documentation including executed contracts.
Support development of and compliance with internal protocols and procedures.
Handle requests for information or documentation from business unit personnel.
Complete special projects and other assignments as requested.
Maintain and properly handle confidential information.
Prepare written reports as requested.
Coordinate department level operational matters, such as monthly newsletter and knowledge base.
Perform due diligence on potential business partners or subcontractors.
Prepare PowerPoint presentations and trainings.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Drafting skills

Team player / collaborator

Travel readiness

In-house legal experience

Education

Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent)

High School / GED

Job description

Job Description

Salary Range for Reston, VA ONLY: $106,900 - $154,700 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

Extraordinary Teams Building Inspiring Projects

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Project Overview

Bechtel Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) is an exciting and growing business that serves the increasing demand of EPC services for customers in the semiconductor (manufacturing facilities and supply chain); data center, electric vehicle (batteries, charging infrastructure, and production); and life sciences markets.

M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T will solve the industries toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future.

Headquartered in the U.S. with employees in various states, M&T also has colleagues in the United Kingdom, India, and other locations while we actively pursue exciting opportunities in other parts of the world. We are looking for talented people to join our team that are passionate about making a difference and contributing to historical projects that will have a lasting impact on society.

Job Summary

In this role, you will support counsel with the review of contracts, prepare responses to due diligence inquiries, prepare first drafts of legal documents, and lead drafting and review of certain legal documents. You will review outside counsel invoices and assist in outside counsel budget management. Your attention to detail and communication will contribute to efficiency of legal department activities.

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.

Major Responsibilities

Support business unit attorneys in drafting legal documentation and performing legal and factual research.
Review, negotiate (with legal direction), and track non-disclosure agreements.
Identify relevant jurisdictions where potential work is to be performed and cross-check and validate that appropriate licenses are in place.
Maintain contract templates, ensuring appropriate forms of agreement are used.
Manage key business documentation including executed contracts.
Support development of and compliance with internal protocols and procedures.
Support the legal team by handling requests for information or documentation from business unit personnel.
Complete special projects and other assignments as requested.
Maintain and properly handle confidential information.
Prepare written reports as requested.
Coordinate department level operational matters, such as monthly newsletter, knowledge management database, etc.
Perform due diligence on potential business partners or subcontractors.
Prepare Power Point presentations and trainings