Corporate Paralegal

General Summary Of Position

The Corporate Paralegal is an integral part of the Legal & Regulatory Team where practicality, communication and collegiality are necessary components.

The Corporate Paralegal will assist the Legal & Regulatory Team in supporting the needs of a rapidly growing and fast-paced company, while at the same time driving departmental initiatives. Responsibilities include contract development, contract review and contract negotiation. The position requires a highly organized team player with strong written and verbal communication and relationship building skills.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Participate in negotiations of contract language, terms and conditions, cost/price, deliverables, and schedule requirements
• Facilitate and provide contractual guidance to internal management including sales and finance
• Work with internal stakeholders to assure compliance with contractual requirements during contract execution and communicate contractual obligations to account teams managing the installation and maintenance of contracted telecommunications services
• Coordinate with finance and business teams for resolution of contract issues and disputes
• Review solicitations and contractual instruments, identify terms and requirements significant to Granite’s operations and compliance obligations
• Assist in identification, development and implementation of new contract/subcontract policies and processes
• Provide administrative support as necessary, including drafting correspondence, online research, and file organization to the Legal & Regulatory Team
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Minimum 2-4 years professional experience, with some paralegal experience preferable
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, multitask and coordinate activities across a range of functional areas
• Must be able to thrive in a high pressure, fast-paced work environment with strict deadlines
• Excellent writing skills and ability to draft contractual instruments
• Strong analytical and verbal communication skills. Must interface effectively with internal management and customer representatives
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Strong presentation, cross-functional leadership, and team-building skills
• Commitment to continued professional development
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance
• US citizenship required
• Ability to identify problems or inefficiencies and independently offer/implement practical solutions
• Proficient in all MS Office applications, immediate to advanced Excel knowledge a plus
• Ability to work with confidential information and exercise judgement and discretion
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in the telecommunications industry
• Paralegal certificate or paralegal studies or law classes, preferably from an ABA certified program
• Background or familiarity with bankruptcy-related matters