Senior Corporate Paralegal

Acosta Group; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta Group is seeking a Senior Corporate Paralegal in Jacksonville to draft, negotiate, and execute contracts with a focus on redlining. The role reports to the Chief Operations Counsel and collaborates with finance and business leaders across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have extensive contract administration experience, knowledge of legal requirements for drafting and reviewing contracts, and the ability to manage commercial and contract management activities for Acosta Group.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft and negotiate commercial contracts including NDAs and MSAs.
• Redline and finalize contracts to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Explain contract best practices to internal stakeholders and manage contract approvals.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Redlining

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Contract management software

Job description

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DescriptionThe Senior Corporate Paralegal role will be responsible for drafting, negotiating and executing contracts with a heavy focus on document redlining and negotiation. This role will report to the Chief Operations Counsel and work closely with multiple departments at Acosta Group, e.g. finance, business leaders, etc.

Our ideal candidate has previous experience with contract administration, is experienced with legal requirements for contract drafting and contract reviews, ensures all contracts conform to company standards and requirements, and can manage the contract and commercial management aspects for the various responsibilities, skills, and experiences outlined below.

Responsibilities

• A highly motivated, flexible individual that thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining confidentiality.
• Review, redline/draft, negotiate and close commercial contracts, including mutual non-disclosure agreements, master service agreements, statements of work, broker agreements, amendments, and supporting documents.
• Apply best practices to identify the most efficient path to document a business deal. Serve as a liaison to explain such best practice to internal stakeholders.
• Follow contract management process controls to verify contract documents are fully approved and vetted internally before presenting to the business or client.
• Support and become an expert in Acosta Group’s contract management system that tracks all contracts, approvals, and storage of fully executed contracts.
• Revise documents for adherence to company policy/position statements, and advise on contractual rights and obligations, and provide interpretation of terms and conditions.
• Monitor and recommend adjustments to commercial strategies and contractual terms based on audits, market conditions, and changes in law.
• Regularly identify avenues to more efficiently process Acosta Group deals. For example, utilizing Microsoft CoPilot and other secure artificial intelligence tools offered by Acosta Group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in a law firm and/or corporate legal department.
• Experience efficiently negotiating and closing commercial contracts.

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About Us

Acosta Group is a collective uniting the most trusted retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies—Acosta, ActionLink, CORE Foodservice, CROSSMARK, Mosaic, Premium Retail Services, and Product Connections. Together, we connect consumers with the brands they love through omnichannel selling, merchandising, brand advocacy, and integrated marketing.

We recognize our associates are the foundation of our success. That’s why we prioritize your growth, development, and well-being to help you reach your full potential. With programs designed to support a fulfilling work-life balance, we offer opportunities that fit your lifestyle and ambitions—whether you’re looking for part-time flexibility or full-time career advancement.

Ready for a career path that’s as unique as you? Discover your path at Acosta Group!

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Job Category: Administration

Position Type: Full time

Business Unit: Corporate

Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

Company: Acosta Services, Inc

Req ID: 35281

Employer Description: USACOSTAGRPEMPDESC