Senior Paralegal & Contracts Specialist

VetJobs; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 155,000; Part time

Job summary

Bechtel in Reston, Virginia seeks a part-time telework legal support professional to assist counsel with contract reviews, due diligence responses, and first drafts of legal documents. You will review outside counsel invoices and help manage budgets, emphasizing precision and collaboration with the legal team.

This role requires strong drafting, excellent communication, and the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels. Office presence is required three days per week under our policy.

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.
• Minimum five years’ work experience with in-house legal team.

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 internal protocols and procedures.
• Handle information requests from business unit personnel.
• Complete special projects as requested.
• Maintain confidential information appropriately.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Organization

Drafting

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Technology skills

Education

High School/GED

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Bechtel in Reston, Virginia seeks a part-time telework legal support professional to assist counsel with contract reviews, due diligence responses, and first drafts of legal documents. You will review outside counsel invoices and help manage budgets, emphasizing precision and collaboration with the legal team.

This role requires strong drafting, excellent communication, and the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels. Office presence is required three days per week under our policy.